http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/ ACRP - Public Safety (Policy/Fire/Security) http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/183123.aspx c7490dc5-113f-4eb2-a951-ff33b5607eea Tue, 14 Nov 2023 19:00:41 GMT Obstructions from trees around airports can hinder aircraft operations, requiring the airport to manage tree growth, both on and even off airport property. ACRP Research Report 259: Methods to Manage Tree Growth Near Airports , from TRB's Airport Cooperative Research Program, identifies the mitigation strategies to address immediate needs, and longterm planning. http://www.trb.org/Resource.ashx?sn=cover_acrp_rpt_259 http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/183072.aspx ee05176e-97d1-41f1-83d8-799c76cd5f85 Wed, 30 Aug 2023 19:00:29 GMT Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, airport operators had to develop strategies that maintained operations while ensuring employee safety and public health. Though not all airport-related tasks can be performed from remote worksites, many airports identified tasks that could be performed remotely. ACRP Synthesis 126: Impacts of COVID-19 on Airport Work Models and Strategies , from TRB's Airport Cooperative Research Program, provides information on those airports that experimented in remote work, provides optio... http://www.trb.org/Resource.ashx?sn=cover_acrp_syn_126 http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/183046.aspx bd0200ef-7171-4f51-bbe6-3aa81e6356cc Thu, 13 Jul 2023 18:00:36 GMT Airports face increasing regulatory and technical challenges for addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) found on or near their facilities. Sources of PFAS may be attributable to activities such as the use of aqueous film forming foam during aircraft rescue and firefighting activities or from airport neighbors who use products that contain PFAS. ACRP Research Report 255: PFAS Source Differentiation Guide for Airports , from TRB's Airport Cooperative Research Program, provides recommended pr... http://www.trb.org/Resource.ashx?sn=cover_acrp_rpt_255a http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/182989.aspx 867fdf4f-733b-48cc-8850-d14f2cd0c33d Fri, 19 May 2023 14:00:31 GMT The threat of wildlife strikes with aircraft is increasing due to larger bird populations and quieter aircraft. The challenge of managing this risk has prompted the development of Wildlife Hazard Management Plans (WHMPs) by airport operators, which are required to be reviewed regularly. However, there is little guidance available to assess the effectiveness of these plans over time. ACRP Research Report 250: Program Evaluation Report Card Tool for Wildlife Hazard Management Plans: User Guide , from TRB's... http://www.trb.org/Resource.ashx?sn=cover_acrp_rpt_250 http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/182990.aspx 7a6135c4-53cf-46f8-aa4d-8d2b3fec6dff Wed, 17 May 2023 14:00:29 GMT Investments in baggage handling systems are crucial to airport operations and customer satisfaction, yet decisions are often made solely based on initial capital investment without considering the total cost of ownership (TCO). A TCO analysis could lead to cost savings and opportunities for innovation, energy efficiency, and automation. ACRP Research Report 252: Airport Baggage Handling System Decision-Making Based on Total Cost of Ownership , from TRB's Airport Cooperative Research Program, is designed ... http://www.trb.org/Resource.ashx?sn=cover_acrp_rpt_252 http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/182805.aspx 318ec7cc-d557-4b88-8636-f76471b88242 Thu, 20 Apr 2023 14:00:59 GMT The travel experience can vary greatly for people embarking on the same journey. In particular, travelers with disabilities and older adults usually experience more challenges journeying through the airport. The TRB Airport Cooperative Research Program's ACRP Research Report 239: Assessing Airport Programs for Travelers with Disabilities and Older Adults provides the industry with resources and tools to enhance existing programs and services and develop new ones. The report also provides effective assess... http://www.trb.org/Resource.ashx?sn=cover_acrp_rpt_239 http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/182953.aspx 4e81487e-6562-424d-b22e-d31c061074d0 Wed, 05 Apr 2023 14:04:07 GMT The collapse in U.S. air traffic during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic illustrates the speed with which a severe public health emergency can devastate the air travel industry. It further illustrates how quickly an airport operator may have to react to a public health crisis. The TRB Airport Cooperative Research Program's ACRP Legal Research Digest 44: Airports Responding to Public Health Emergencies: Legal Considerations is designed to help airport sponsors and other stakeholders in the airport indus... http://www.trb.org/Resource.ashx?sn=cover_acrp_lrd_044 http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/182929.aspx 80be0c4b-9513-4867-b661-d9433b8ee52d Wed, 22 Feb 2023 19:00:10 GMT Human trafficking has emerged as a critical public concern, with tens of millions of global victims who are moved across international borders and between states using various forms of transportation, including buses, trains, and airplanes, among others. Traffickers may be transporting victims through airports, or victims may be traveling of their own accord, unaware that the job opportunity at the end of their journey is not legitimate. The TRB Airport Cooperative Research Program's ACRP Research Report... http://www.trb.org/Resource.ashx?sn=cover_acrp_rpt_249 http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/182932.aspx 1a63ed2f-ff02-4913-9cba-1dabb1345c82 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 19:00:01 GMT An airport’s insurance program is just one component of its overall risk management program. An insurance program can be quite complex, addressing types of coverage, limits, retention amounts, and legal and contractual issues, among other factors. The TRB Airport Cooperative Research Program's ACRP Research Report 248: Airport Insurance Requirements provides best practices for airports developing an insurance program, including requirements for contracts with third parties doing business at the airport. ... http://www.trb.org/Resource.ashx?sn=cover_acrp_rpt_248 http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/182927.aspx e09e5828-354d-4a09-b672-686a548e0e59 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 15:00:27 GMT Urban Air Mobility (UAM), or its generalized version, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), is an emerging aerial transportation approach that involves the operation of highly automated aircraft for a safe and efficient system to transport passengers or cargo at lower altitudes of airspace within urban, suburban, and exurban areas. UAM initiatives are advancing in many communities and will likely bring many societal changes. The TRB Airport Cooperative Research Program's ACRP Research Report 243: Urban Air Mobili... http://www.trb.org/Resource.ashx?sn=cover_acrp_rpt_243