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... 32 This chapter provides an overview of the typical planning process for APMs at airports. Each component of the APM planning process is described in greater detail in Chapter 8 (APM System Definition and Planning Methodology)
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... Level-of-Service Decision-Making Flow Key: Process Data Output Start/ End Planning Process Decision-Making Flow APM Benefits Alignment Stations Guideway/ROW Capital Costs Operations & Maintenance Costs Cost–Benefit Analysis Financial Strategies Power Distribution Command, Control, and Communications Ridership System Capacity NEED System Level of Service Evaluate System Level of Service Evaluate System Level-of-Service Measures Environmental Final Design Procurement Defined APM System Functions Served Service Req'ts. Maintenance Facility Walk & Time Thresholds Source: Lea+Elliott, Inc.
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... A comprehensive APM alternatives analysis is an undertaking that requires extensive experience to complete properly. As a consequence, airports typically solicit the assistance of experienced professionals who have the requisite expertise.

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