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134 Selling and Implementing the Solution This chapter describes the best strategies for selling the selected best practices to those who must approve or support their implementation and the subsequent implementation of these best practices. Commercial ground transportation decisions often affect a large number of users, from the traveling public to the commercial ground transportation drivers and owners.
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135 all possible causes of the problem have been considered prior to developing a recommended solution. Developing the Recommendation Some changes (e.g., minor changes to operational procedures)
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136 of the airport should have an ongoing working relationship with state legislators and state agencies such as a Public Service Commission, should one exist. Working with the Traveling Public One of the most important aspects of dealing with the traveling public is providing information regarding commercial ground transportation options and where to find them on the airport.
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137 Modifying Commercial Ground Transportation Permits or Fees The steps required to implement new commercial vehicle permits or fees will vary based upon the powers granted to the airport director, the type and cost of the permit, the type and amount of the proposed fees, and whether the permits or fees are new or are modifications to existing fees. The required steps typically include the following: • Review the permit process and fees charged at other airports.
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138 hold lots/staging areas may require retaining an architect or engineer and a contractor. Some airports retain one or more architects, engineers, and contractors on an on-call basis who are available to provide the required services and in order to simplify the selection process and maintain continuity.
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139 ogy or if the technology is to be integrated into the airport's overall information systems. If airport IT staff are unfamiliar with the proposed commercial ground transportation technology, it is recommended that airport landside and IT staff jointly contact the staff of other airports or transportation agencies that have previously implemented the proposed or similar technologies.
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140 the software, and demonstrating its successful operation. For complex systems, there may be a requirement for factory tests before the equipment is shipped to the field, and then demonstration of the successful operation of specific components or systems prior to a required 30-day or 60-day demonstration that the entire system is operating satisfactorily and complies with the original specifications.
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