The September 2001 terrorist actions reemphasize the need to address security in the planning, design, and operation of landside facilities at airports. Security has always been an important consideration in airport planning and design. However, in response to the terrorist attacks and government mandates, programs and improvements to improve security are now receiving higher priority than ever before. Airport operators are emphasizing security over measures that improve customer service, enhance capacity, or improve operational efficiency. This paper summarizes security-related measures that have been implemented at airports in the United States for access and curbside roadways and parking, rental car, and transit facilities. An overview is provided of the Federal Aviation Administration's security requirements and the measures imposed by the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA), enacted in November 2001. In addition, the paper describes (a) security considerations that must be addressed during the planning and design of airport landside facilities, including those related to parking, curbside, roadways, and ground transportation, (b) the resulting changes to airport parking revenues and requirements, (c) the experience of airport operators in implementing a range of curbside roadway enforcement policies, and (d) planning and design considerations, including those related to the sitting of public parking and vehicle inspection facilities. The need to provide flexibility to accommodate unforeseeable events is emphasized.
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