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Chapter 3 - Ground Transportation Alternatives and Findings at General Aviation Airports
Pages 11-17

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... Courtesy Vehicles A wide variety of vehicles are utilized across the nation's general aviation airports serving as courtesy vehicles. Geographically challenged areas may require specific types of vehicles, such as all-wheel-drive capability for winter conditions.
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... Private Business Providers There are several instances of a private business or individual providing the transportation service or providing a courtesy vehicle for the airport customer's use. Private individuals or pilot groups have procured and provided vehicles for such purposes.
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... This process may involve both internal and external community Figure 5. Borrow-A-Bike Program developed by Idaho Aviation Association.
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... Typically, at smaller airports, the agencies do not maintain 24/7 staffing availability, creating a challenge when customers arrive at the airport after normal business hours or on weekends. Some airport sponsors or FBOs will develop a relationship with the local rental agency and enter into an agreement to assist providing rental vehicle services on behalf of the agency.
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... When limited ground transportation alternatives are available in a community, another option identified was seeking arrangements, whether formal or informal, with local automobile dealers. Again, the transportation challenge is solved as the local dealership advertises itself and identifies the importance of the airport in the local economy.
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... Establishing a last mile connecting champion and developing airport administrative and stakeholder support for the initiative is a key strategy to assist with improving ground transportation options. One airport stated the barriers to acquiring their courtesy vehicle to supplement other commercial options were overcome by members of the airport administrative team led by a persistent champion of the cause.
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... Ms. Judy's checkered cab prior to its retirement.
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