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Airport Planning in the New England Region
Southern New England APA–Annual Conference
October 18, 2013
Presenters
Carol LurieIntroduction to Airport Planning
Brenda EnosClimate Adaptation Planning/Resiliency
Stewart DalzellWorcester Regional Airport
Susan NicholsT.F. Green Airport Improvement Program
Alyssa SandovalBoston-Logan Environmental Status Report
New England Airport System
Boston-Logan International hub/primary commercial service
Secondary airports Other regional airports General aviation (GA)
airports
Aviation Industry Trends Larger planes Higher load factors Airline consolidation Legacy/Low cost carriers Focus on efficiency Quieter planes
Aviation Industry Trends Larger planes Higher load factors Airline consolidation Legacy/Low cost carriers Focus on efficiency Quieter planes
Aviation Industry Trends Larger planes Higher load factors Airline consolidation Legacy/Low cost carriers Focus on efficiency Quieter planes
Aviation Industry Trends Larger planes Higher load factors Airline consolidation Legacy/Low cost carriers Focus on efficiency Quieter planes
Aviation Industry Trends
Larger planes Higher load factors Airline consolidation Legacy/Low cost carriers Focus on efficiency Quieter planes
Aviation Development Trends Efficient and flexible facilities Focus on intermodal access Sustainable facilities – energy,
waste management Climate adaptation
planning/infrastructure resiliency Enhanced community engagement Non-aeronautical revenue Land use compatibility
Aviation Development Trends Efficient and flexible facilities Focus on intermodal access Sustainable facilities – energy,
waste management Climate adaptation
planning/infrastructure resiliency Enhanced community engagement Non-aeronautical revenue Land use compatibility
Aviation Development Trends Efficient and flexible facilities Focus on intermodal access Sustainable facilities – energy,
waste management Climate adaptation
planning/infrastructure resiliency Enhanced community engagement Non-aeronautical revenue Land use compatibility
Aviation Development Trends Efficient and flexible facilities Focus on intermodal access Sustainable facilities – energy,
waste management Climate adaptation
planning/infrastructure resiliency Enhanced community engagement Non-aeronautical revenue Land use compatibility
Aviation Development Trends Efficient and flexible facilities Focus on intermodal access Sustainable facilities – energy,
waste management Climate adaptation
planning/infrastructure resiliency Enhanced community engagement Non-aeronautical revenue Land use compatibility
Airport Development Trends
Efficient and flexible facilities Focus on intermodal access Sustainable facilities – energy,
waste management Climate adaptation
planning/infrastructure resiliency
Enhanced community engagement
Non-aeronautical revenue Land use compatibility
What’s Going on in this Region
Logan Rental Car Center (RCC)
Worcester—JetBlue service T.F. Green Improvement
Program Terminal redevelopment
at Bradley GA airports—RSA
enhancements
What’s Going on in this Region
Logan Rental Car Center (RCC)
Worcester—JetBlue service T.F. Green Improvement
Program Terminal redevelopment
at Bradley GA airports—RSA
enhancements
What’s Going on in this Region
Logan Rental Car Center (RCC)
Worcester—JetBlue service T.F. Green Improvement
Program Terminal redevelopment
at Bradley GA airports—RSA
enhancements
What’s Going on in this Region
Logan Rental Car Center (RCC)
Worcester—JetBlue service T.F. Green Improvement
Program Terminal redevelopment
at Bradley GA airports—RSA
enhancements
What’s Going on in this Region
Logan Rental Car Center (RCC)
Worcester—JetBlue service T.F. Green Improvement
Program Terminal redevelopment
at Bradley GA airports—RSA
enhancements
© Matti Paavonen
Alyssa SandovalBoston-Logan International Airport
Logan Airport: The Facts In 2010, Logan supported over
94,000 jobs in Massachusetts1
Estimated total economic impact is $8.9 billion per year1
Uses Land Efficiently– Surrounded on 3 sides by Boston
Harbor with no room to grow Very accessible
– 20 minutes by public transit from Downtown Boston
1. Aeronautics Division of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Statewide Airport Economic Impact Study. December 20, 2011.
Annual Passengers per Acre
12,005 8,420 6,4333,257
1,538
Logan AirportChicago O’Hare Detroit
Dallas/Fort Worth
Denver
Source: FAA 2013, BTS 2013
Logan EDR/ESPR Environmental data report
(EDR) – completed annually: environmental snapshot
Environmental Status & Planning Reports (ESPR) – approx. every 5 years: provides big picture of past, present, and future
How is the EDR used? To publicly disclose the
environmental impacts of the Airport to the broader community
For use as a planning document for Massport planners
To provide an environmental baseline for the evaluation of potential projects
No other airport in the country does this
Traffic?Air Quality?Noise?Community?Water Quality?[
What does EDR Cover? Flights/passengers/activity levels Current and future planning projects Regional transportation trends Ground transportation Noise abatement Air quality/emissions reduction Water quality/environmental
management Annual project mitigation tracking
2011 ESPR Activity Levels Highlights
More passengers are flying Each flight is carrying more
passengers per operation.– Fewer noise and air quality
impacts from airplanes More efficient – larger planes
with higher capacity
Year AirPassengers
AircraftOperations
AveragePassenger/Operation
2000 27,726,833 487,966 56.8
2011 28,907,933 368,987 78.3
2030 39,831,471 474,734 84.0
Load factors are projected to continue improving
2011 ESPR Planning Highlights
Reports on current and future transportation, airfield, and building projects at Logan
New Car Rental Facility (completed this Fall)
– Consolidated car rental facilities into one central location
– Minimizes traffic flow around airport– Positive air quality benefits– LEED-Certified
Network of landscape buffers– Provides passive recreational
opportunities and shields neighbors
Telling the Story of Noise at the Airport
Noise comes from planes flying in and out of Logan
DNL 65 dB is FAA standard metric for noise
Measures to reduce noise:– Minimize flights of noisier aircraft at
night– Flight paths over Boston Harbor
Massport’s noise insulation program highly successful– Over 11,000 homes have received
sound insulation
Telling the Story of Noise at the Airport
Noise levels from airplanes has decreased since 1980 (Orange Line)– Quieter planes– Flight paths
Lowest noise levels in 2010
Slight increase predicted in 2030 due to increase in number of flights
19802010
19902000
2030
Ground Transportation: How do people get to the Airport?
Car (park or drop-off) Limousine Taxi Silver Line and Blue Line Water transportation Logan Express (employees and
passengers)
Ground Transportation Highlights
One of highest HOV mode shares of all US airports
HOV is up - 30% HOV mode share in 2011 (27.8% in 2010)
Pilot program since 2012— Free Silver Line servicefrom Airport
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 20110
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
700,000
800,000
900,000
1,000,000
254,608
642,177677,212
709,905
789,324
831,323
900,359
Silver Line Riders
HOV up, up, and UP! Silver Line use up by 8% (2010 to 2011)
Current and Emerging Issues at Logan
Climate change Sustainability Changing aircraft fleet mix Planning for flexibility
and efficiency
Brenda L. Enos, CHMM, REM
SNEAPAOctober 18, 2013
Massachusetts Port AuthorityDisaster and Infrastructure Resiliency Planning Study
Goals of Study
Understand Massport’s vulnerability to climate impacts
Develop short-term and long-term resiliency strategies
Importance of Air Transportation Facilities
In any disaster, airports are the first to receive methods of relief efforts
Airport has to remain open Obligation is to make sure national aid
can be received
Importance of Maritime Facilities
Maritime facilities essential for cargo import and export
Cruise ship terminal (Black Falcon) only one for Boston
Airport Study Boundaries
Logan Airport Maritime Facilities
Methodology: 3 Step Approach
Step 1Hazard Analysis Climate projections Scenario development
Step 2Vulnerability and Risk Assessment
Step 3Adaptation Action Plan
Step 1: Choosing the Storm Events
Tropical Cat 1 Cat 2 Cat 30
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90Recurrence Interval of Tropical Storms and Hurricanes
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(9) (5)(32) (2)
Step 2: Vulnerability and Risk AssessmentCritical Infrastructure
Step 3: Adaptation Action Plan
The plan will outline three options: Eliminating the hazard or vulnerability Minimizing the vulnerability (resiliency) Development of redundancy to minimize
the impacts
Two time horizons: Short-term (immediate) Long-term (2033)
What’s New at the Worcester Regional Airport?Emerging Issues in Airport Planning in the New England Region
PRESENTED BY
Stewart DalzellDeputy Director, Environmental Planning & Permitting
Southern New England APA Conference Friday, October 18, 2013
Massachusetts Port Authority
State authority created in 1956 Board appointed by Governor
– Thomas Glynn, CEO Self-financing Line departments & facilities
– Aviation Department Boston-Logan International Airport (BOS) Hanscom Field (BED) Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)
– Maritime Department Port of Boston terminals Commercial waterfront development
– Real Estate Assets South Boston, East Boston, Charlestown
Massport’s Mission
Operate an integrated world-class transportation network.
Promote economic growth and opportunity
Enhance the quality of life of New England residents
Protect the freedom to travel safely, securely, efficiently and cost-effectively
Respect customers and colleagues Embrace diversity Minimize environmental impact
on neighbors
Massport owns, operates and manages ORH
Commercial airport with corporate/GA activity
Area: ±1,300 acre Two Runways
– RW 11/29 = 7,000 FT – RW 15/33 = 5,000 FT
Passenger Terminal: 68,000 SF– 4 Jet Bridge capable gates– 2 additional gates
Worcester Regional Airport Overview
Recent Aviation Activity
2011 Corporate/General Aviation Operations: 45,000 operations 1,222 business jet operations
2011 Commercial Service Aviation Operations: 831 operations 107,400 passengers
Demonstrated success of air service to leisure destination markets (Punta Gorda, Myrtle Beach, Sanford, West Palm Beach) 2011: 107,400 PAX (up 51%) 2010: 71,100 PAX (up 55%) 2011: Average PAX load factor was 80%
Worcester Regional Airport What’s Happening Now
Commercial operations resuming November 2013
– JetBlue flights to Orlando and Fort Lauderdale
New fixed base operator (FBO) facilities/fuel farm
– Rectrix Aviation broke ground August 2013
All-weather reliability study underway to evaluate:
– Upgraded ILS (Instrument Landing System)– Partial parallel taxiway
Upgraded wayfinding signage– New/larger signs on all major routes
Vegetation Management Plan– Maintain clear approach/ departure zones
ORH CAT III/TW Project Environmental Permitting Challenges
Significantly different weather than other comparable NE airports
– 1 of highest airports east of the Mississippi– 6x more CAT I & above conditions
New Project Designed to improve all-weather reliability
– Upgraded Instrument Landing System (ILS)– Taxiway upgrades– Complicated permitting process
Combined State and federal review Wetlands, endangered species, construction and
mitigation challenges
Source: Jacobs/VHB Team
ORH CAT III/TW Project Environmental Constraints
Key Environmental Considerations• Wetlands• Rare Species Habitat• Stormwater Management• Public Water Supply
Watershed• Construction Impacts
• Significant resources identified• Evaluate alternatives to avoid & minimize
impacts
ORH CAT III/TW Project Environmental Permitting Issues
Define key project “purpose & need” Purpose & need sets context for design
and mitigation planning Look at steps to:
– Avoid key environmental impacts– Minimize unavoidable adverse impact– Mitigate what’s unavoidable
Mitigation constraints– FAA wildlife hazards guidance– Options for offsite mitigation
Source: Jacobs/VHB Team
ORH CAT III/TW Project Outreach
Community and agency outreach is key part of permitting process
Early involvement with environmental agency stakeholders– MA DEP– MA NHESP– US Army Corps– Local conservation commissions– MEPA– NEPA/FAA
Source: Jacobs/VHB Team
ORH CAT III/TW Project Outreach
On behalf of Massport and ORHThank you!
Susan NicholsT.F. Green Airport Improvement Program
T.F. Green Airport Improvement Program
T. F. Green Airport
Providence
Warwick
Greenwich Bay
Airport Improvement Program Purpose
The T.F. Green Airport improvement program will:
Enhance airport safety Enhance efficiency of the airport
and the New England Regional airport system to more fully meet the current and anticipated demand for aviation services
Airport Improvement Program Purpose
Safety Projects Improve runway 16-34 Runway
Safety Areas (RSAs) Relocate Taxiway C Demolish Hangar No. 1
Efficiency Projects Extend Runway 5-23 Construct new integrated
cargo facility Expand passenger terminal Construct new ground support
equipment facility Construct new belly cargo facility Construct new fuel farm Expand automobile parking facilities Reconfigure terminal access
roadways
Warwick Pond
Runw
ay 5
-23
Runway 16-34
Intermodal Facility
Inter
state
95
Agency Coordination and Public Outreach
Agency coordination– Inter-agency/tribal agreement– Consensus points
Peer advisors Public outreach
– Large public information meetings– Small group meetings– Technical meetings– Public hearing
The Alternative Process
Comprehensive six-level screening process
Prepared conceptual design and analyzed nine improvement programs (all projects)
Narrowed final alternatives to no-action alternative and two build alternatives
Environmental Impact Assessment
NEPA requires evaluation of:
Community Resources Noise Compatible land use Social/Socioeconomic Surface transportation Air quality Historic, architectural,
archaeological, & cultural resources
Recreational resourcesSection 4 (f)
Natural Resources Community resources Wetlands & waterways Water quality Fish, wildlife, & plants Federal threatened &
Endangered species Floodplains Coastal resources Wild and Scenic Rivers
Other Resources Environmental justice,
Children’s health, & Safety
Farmlands Hazardous materials,
pollution prevention, & solid waste
Light emissions & visual Energy supply, natural
resources, & sustainable design
Construction
Significant Impacts
According to NEPA thresholds Noise Compatible land use Historic resources Section 4(f) resources
(historic/recreation) Wetlands Floodplains
Mitigation
Voluntary land acquisition Sound insulation Documentation and display for
the proposed historic district and Hangar
Winslow Park relocation Incorporate bicycle and
pedestrian accommodations into roadway projects
Mitigation
Replace functions and values of impacted wetlands
Provide compensatory flood storage
Stream restoration Replace off-airport culvert
Mid-Flight Corrections
Reduced forecast activity levels– In 2009, FAA revised
national future forecasts for aircraft activity
New noise and air quality models
Revised economic impacts
Planning and Development in WarwickInterLink and Warwick Station District
For more information, please contact: Brenda Enos | [email protected] Stewart Dalzell | [email protected] Carol Lurie | [email protected] Susan Nichols | [email protected] Alyssa Sandoval | [email protected]
Photo Credits:MassportVisitingDC.com VHB
