Surface Transportation Analysis for Proposed Terminal Development

Throughout the terminal area master planning process and into the implementation of the new six gate terminal in northern Michigan, JDA Project Manager Matt Johnson led the development of a Surface Transportation Analysis to support the Environment Assessment for the terminal development. Mr. Johnson helped articulate the impacts to the surrounding roadways and present the information in a clear and concise manner. His efforts and success in doing so assisted in the success of the project and the approval of the Environmental Assessment.

The Proposed Terminal Development to be re-located on the south side of Cherry Capital Airport necessitated a traffic study to determine the impact of the project on the local public roadway system. The objectives of this analysis were threefold:

• To demonstrate how the local roadways will operate in the future comparing "No Action" and "Proposed Action" alternatives
• To determine the level of impact related specifically to Airport generated traffic
• To determine if the existing roadway infrastructure can accommodate anticipated demand for the Proposed Terminal Development project The success of these efforts is demonstrated in the new terminal facility that will open in late 2004.

Terminal Planning and Development

Throughout the terminal area master planning process and into the implementation of the new six gate terminal in northern Michigan, JDA managing partner Brad Jacobsen helped develop and articulate a clear, concise rationale for the project. His efforts and success during the initial Terminal Area Master Plan resulted in his continued involvement through implementation of the project. Bridging the gap between technical requirements and common-sense, Mr. Jacobsen was able to help generate consensus for the project among the various stakeholders.

During the initial Terminal Area Master Plan, Mr. Jacobsen's efforts included demand forecasting and review, environmental review and approval, and financial feasibility of the project. More importantly, he helped translate the technical requirements of these efforts into an accurate, meaningful basis for the project. This basis enabled airport management to garner support for the project locally and within the region. After the activity projections were realized, and enough critical momentum was achieved through the civic and political leaders, the project moved into the implementation phase.

During the implementation phase, Mr. Jacobsen was called upon again to help assess the financial viability of the conceptual design, value engineer the project to meet the financial goals of the airport for the project, and help lobby for federal funds. The success of these efforts is demonstrated in the $10M federal grant that was issued in 2001 and the new terminal facility that is under construction and scheduled for opening in 2003.