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... This report will provide airport operators with an updated guideline for wayfinding and signing for airport terminals and landside. By adopting these guidelines, the travelling public will 1 C H A P T E R 1 Introduction
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... 2 Wayfinding and Signing Guidelines for Airport Terminals and Landside
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... The purpose of the guideline is to facilitate the safe and efficient movement of passengers within each airport and from one airport to another through the uniform application of wayfinding best practices and common design criteria. The guideline addresses the following areas: • On-airport roadways/off-airport access roads; • Parking; • Curbside/ground transportation; and • Terminal, including concourses/gates, ticketing/check-in, security checkpoints, federal inspection services, baggage claim.
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  • baggage claim
  • airport terminals
  • signing guidelines
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  • wayfinding strategy
  • ground transportation
  • airport roadway


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