Survey of Laws and Regulations of Airport Commercial Ground Transportation (2008)

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121 OHIO Statewide Regulations The State of Ohio generally regulates motor vehicles operating and based in the state. Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 45.4501-4585 (LexisNexis 2007). For more information, contact the Ohio DOT at (614) 752-5396 or online at http://www.dot.state.oh.us. Case History A bus company challenged whether public bus routes violated an exclusive services contract. The bus company had entered into an exclusive franchise agreement with a publicly owned Ohio Airport. The court found that the airport authority had the right to add bus routes competitive with the bus company. An exclusive contract to provide bus service at an airport is not violated and, therefore, void when a public bus route begins to operate at the airport. Toledo Lucas County Port Auth. v. Childers Limousine Serv., 2007 Ohio 5749 (Ct. App. 6th 2007). Ohio—Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) Overview CLE is owned and operated by the City of Cleveland. CLE does not have a comprehensive system of rules for commercial ground transporters. Rather, operators enter into individual operating agreements with the airport, and are given airport rules specific to their mode of transportation. Taxicabs are generally regulated through the City of Cleveland. CLE is a semi-closed system. Local Cleveland City Code For-Hire Vehicles For-hire vehicles may not pick up passengers at CLE without the approval, and subject to the rules, of airport management. Cleveland City Code ch. 571.13. Excerpts from Standard Operator Agreements Courtesy Shuttles Operators must provide certain records, including proof of insurance and driver background checks, when applying for a permit. Permit holders are charged an annual fee. Vehicles must display an airport hangtag. Shuttles may be inspected prior to entering service. Courier Services Operators issued a permit may use the airport staging area for pick up and delivery. Vehicles must display an airport hangtag. Limousines Operators must provide certain records,

122 including proof of insurance and driver background checks, when applying for a permit. Permit holders are charged an annual fee. If a permit application is denied, an appeal may be made to the airport commissioner. Vehicles must display an airport hangtag. They may be inspected prior to entering service. Drivers may not solicit passengers, and they must carry with them an airport pickup authorization form during each trip. Federal Jurisdiction Vehicles carrying passengers with immediate prior or subsequent movement by air and staying within a 25-mi radius of CLE are exempt from FMCSA regulations. 49 C.F.R. § 372.117 (2007). Transportation within the municipal limits of Cleveland is exempt. 49 U.S.C.S. § 13506 (2007). In addition, FMCSA regulations define a special exempt area: “(a) All points in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, and (b) All points in Wickliffe, Willoughby Hills, Waite Hill, Willoughby, Willowick, Eastlake, Lakeline, Timberlake, and Mentor, Lake County, Ohio.” 49 C.F.R. 399 app. F (2007). Contact Information General Information (216) 265-6000 Media Relations (216) 265-6164 Parking (216) 898-5189 Information Desk (216) 265-6030 Ohio—Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) Overview CMH is owned and operated by the Columbus Regional Airport Authority. The primary source of regulation is the airport’s Ground Transportation Rules and Regulations. CMH is a semi-closed system. Local Commercial Ground Transportation Rules and Regulations Cited as: Rules and Regs. § x.x (2007). Fees Operators must pay monthly ground transportation fees. Rules and Regs § 8.8 (2007). Failure to pay fees may lead to fines and revocation of permit. Rules and Regs. § 8.9 (2007).

123 Records and Permits Operators are required to obtain a ground transportation permit from the airport authority, display it properly, and register all drivers with the authority. Rules and Regs. § § 8.5(C), 8.7 (2007). In order to obtain a permit from the airport authority, carriers must first obtain a valid underlying permit from the City of Columbus. Rules and Regs. § 8.7(B) (2007). Vehicle Operations Vehicles must be attended at all times, and may only be parked in designated parking areas. Rules and Regs. § 8.3 (2007). Driver Rules Drivers may not solicit business on airport grounds. Rules and Regs. § 8.2 (2007). Drivers must behave in a professional manner in accordance with the Rules and Regulations. Rules and Regs. § 8.5(B) (2007). Suspensions and Appeals Revocation of a city permit will automatically revoke the airport permit. Rules and Regs. § 8.7(C) (2007). Violation of the Rules and Regulations can lead to fines, suspensions, and revocation of permits. Rules and Regs. § 8.9 (2007). Federal Jurisdiction Vehicles carrying passengers with immediate prior or subsequent movement by air and staying within a 25-mi radius of CMH are exempt from FMCSA regulations. 49 C.F.R. § 372.117 (2007). Transportation within the municipal limits of Columbus is exempt. 49 U.S.C.S. § 13506 (2007). Contact Information General Information (614) 239-4000 Business and Properties (614) 237-9224 Ground Transportation (614) 239-5040