Lawrence J. Fabian

There is intensifying need to rationalize the growth and operation of expanding airports and the "airport city" around them. The provision of people mover systems at airports has grown into a mature and increasingly competitive industry. These automated train systems have revolutionized the way major airports are planned. Terminal, parking, and auxiliary facilities can be spread out to provide maneuvering room for aircraft and ground equipment, with walking distances overcome by efficient, reliable people mover service. This paper argues that the success at handling airport circulation should be extended outside the airport fence to serve parking intercepts, regional transit, and many of the facilities which increasingly cluster around airports.