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PROJECTS OF THE YEAR PARKING
eliminating an estimated
250,000+ shuttle trips per
year. The new ConRAC's
program development was a
response to evolving design
trends and was sized to
meet future growth needs
of the industry. The creation
of a multi-level core
helped to minimize the
overall facility footprint,
leading to a compact and
efficient project, serving
as a prototype for future
airport facilities.
" With the construction of
the Ground Transportation
Center, we have introduced
a facility that is
making travel easier, " said
Bob Bruno, Connecticut
Airport Authority Director
of Planning, Engineering
and Environmental. " Since the
opening, it has streamlined the entire
rental car operations under one roof
while offering rental car users convenient
access from our main terminal.
Additionally, it has eliminated a
significant amount of shuttle movement
and congestion, making for an
overall more efficient and welcoming
travel experience. Our passengers are
also benefiting from the additional
parking, which has quickly gained in
popularity given its close proximity
to the main terminal. "
By right-sizing and stacking
the facility vertically, a large design
challenge was overcome. The site,
bounded on all sides with significant
cross-slope, required careful planning
to meet the facility program while
maintaining the airport's masterplan
for future expansion, new terminal
development, future public parking
garage and an expanded ground
transportation center. Stepping the
buildings to follow the natural slope
minimized cut/fill and saved significant
costs. Another critical challenge
the design-build team faced was the
schedule. The decision to construct
the project out of precast concrete,
coupled with a fast-track design-build
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approach saved 12
months in construction.
The team's focus
on sustainability was
rea l ized through
the design and construction
processes,
meeting local and
state measures, by
implementing items
such as: environmentally
friendly products
and reclaiming
85% of water in the
carwashes, LED lighting with daylight
harvesting and motion sensors,
low water-flow fixtures, high-efficiency
HVAC systems and the elimination
of gas-powered shuttles. Over
50 electric vehicle charging stations
have been added, with plans for
future growth as the market develops.
" We are extremely grateful to
receive this coveted recognition, "
said Kevin A. Dil lon, A.A.E.,
Connecticut Airport Authority
Executive Director. " The Bradley
Internat ional Airport Ground
Transportation Center has been one
of our most important and complex
initiatives. The introduction of this
state-of-the-art facility has allowed us
to reimagine the entire airport footprint,
transform the passenger experience
and create a new welcoming
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