The proposed Trans-Texas Corridor (TTC) will allow for faster and safer movement of people and goods throughout Texas, relieve congestion on existing roadways, divert hazardous materials away from urban areas, and stimulate economic growth and development along its path. However, to become fully integrated with the Texas transportation network, the TTC must also consider connections with the states extensive airport system. While the TTC could produce significant opportunities for commercial services and general aviation airports, many of its planners and engineers are not familiar with the special land-use and connectivity needs of airports. While the TTC offers prospects for producing significant opportunities to commercial service and general aviation airports, it also has the potential to limit their safety, operation, and expansion if planned poorly. Possible airport benefits include increased usage because of improved airport user access and indirectly because of economic development along its path. Potential challenges include infringement on approaches and approach procedures, restriction of airport growth, limited accessibility or connectivity to the TTC, and competition with land-based modes for passenger and freight movement. Integrating Texas airports into the overall multimodal TTC design will leverage intermodal transportation for intercity travel and freight movement throughout Texas.
Trans-Texas Corridor and the Texas Airport System: Opportunities and Challenges
2006
110 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Road Transportation , Air Transportation , Transportation , Airports , Texas , Challenges , Opportunities , Accessibility , Guidelines , Recommendations , Air cargo , Literature review , Trans-Texas Corridor , Air cargo movement , Operations standards , Drawbacks , Aviation system , Airport layout requirements , Connectivity , Plan evaluation
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