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Curb Allocation for Vehicles. (Specifically where to place Taxis and Limousines) H.J. McCarter Jr. 4/8/08. Introduction to DAJA International, LLC. President – Jackie Besser Experience - Transportation / Parking / Customer Service Program Management / Event Transportation Management
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Curb Allocation for Vehicles (Specifically where to place Taxis and Limousines) H.J. McCarter Jr. 4/8/08
Introduction to DAJA International, LLC. • President – Jackie Besser • Experience - Transportation / Parking / Customer Service Program Management / Event Transportation Management • Founded in 1995 • Projects – Valet Systems Mgmt / Self Park Mgmt / SFO / UC Berkeley / Moscone Center / Performing Arts Garage / SFSU
Objective of Ground Transportation at Major Airports • The establishment of a GT system that is designed to enable the traveler to experience a “seamless” and “uneventful” transition from air carrier to various modes of GT provider. • Typically landside transportation will have at least 2 primary elements which require defined space allocations and space management/ coordination. a) Passenger Arrivals b) Passenger Departures
Allocations • The physical lay-out of each airport dictates GT configuration, allocation and positioning of Taxis/ Limousines • Utilization formula sometimes used determines allocation and positioning. This is influenced by: a) Political Dynamics b) Environment
Curb Allocations • Traffic Engineers - Plan space allocation/ linear square footage required to effectively provide service. • System must have the following components. • Balance • Standardization • Allocation • Management
Curbside Management • Provides the ability to manage space • Provides customer service by impartial second/third party. • Provides an option for the airport • Incorporate the use of technology • Ability to manage impact of customer service programs