Centerlines - September 2008 - (Page 53) SECURIT Y doesn’t see the traveler, but is located in a closed office adjacent to the security site, in contact with a TSA officer at the machine by wireless handset. When told no threat item is concealed, the officer lets the passenger move on to collect baggage and personal items. A “recompose area” with benches allows passengers to put shoes back on. At the end, another light box, again with changing shades of blue and purple, tells passengers, “Safe travels.” The BWI prototype has four lanes with the auto-bin, Advanced X-Ray systems made by Smiths Detection, and two Millimeter Wave machines, produced by L-3 Communications. The agency also is buying advanced X-ray machines from Rapiscan Systems. prototype at another airport, but many elements of it are being installed around the country. The Millimeter Wave machines are being rolled out systematically and already are in use at Albuquerque, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York JFK, Phoenix and Washington National, and soon Las Vegas and Miami. Technology of the $170,000-machines is proven, TSA officials say; they are now evaluating operational suitability and passenger acceptance. Early impressions from airport officials and passengers generally are favorable. TSA has deployed the Advanced Technology X-ray baggage equipment for screening carry-on bags at 11 airports so far and will be deploying more throughout the year. It expects to have in place 580 Advanced Technology units, which range in price from $50,000 to $150,000 depending on the manufacturer, at airports by the end of the year. The new uniforms were debuted at BWI and made their next appearance at Ronald Reagan National Airport. Another new security element designed to make the process more efficient and customerfriendly, in use at 26 airports but not BWI, involves “Black Diamond” self-select lanes to direct business travelers, casual travelers and families to the appropriate lane based on their travel needs and knowledge. No more business travelers tapping the floor behind families trying to gather all their children-necessary belongings together. ■ WEBLINK For a vision of how Checkpoint Evolution works, visit: www.tsa.gov/ evolution/innovation.shtm Partial Installations Planned Nationwide TSA has no immediate plans to deploy the full Checkpoint Evolution moving you around the world Lea+Elliott is the leading expert in airport transit systems, having designed and/or implemented most of the airport people mover systems currently in operation. Our principal activities involve transportation system planning, analysis, design, procurement, implementation, and overhaul. www.leaelliott.com www.aci-na.org | CENTERLINES 5/9/08 8:44:46 373706_Lea.indd 1 AM 53 http://www.tsa.gov/evolution/innovation.shtm http://www.tsa.gov/evolution/innovation.shtm http://www.leaelliott.com http://www.aci-na.org
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