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From page 35... ... 36 This chapter presents a synthesis of current practice as it relates to sustainable initiatives pursued by small airports throughout the United States. The chapter first presents the entire survey results on a nationwide basis and then presents types of projects, outcomes, and drivers on the basis of FAA regions. Read the entire page →
From page 36... ... 37 In the category of materials use and solid waste reduction/recycling, all regions reported sustainable initiatives. The Southern and Western Pacific regions are more active in this category. Read the entire page →
From page 37... ... 38 In the category of noise abatement, six regions reported sustainable initiatives. Even so, only 14 airports among these six regions have pursued sustainable initiatives in this category. Read the entire page →
From page 38... ... 39 Economic Vitality and Operational Efficiency Three drivers and identical outcomes were reported by airports with sustainable initiatives in the category of economic vitality/operational efficiency. The most common driver and outcome are cost reductions. Read the entire page →
From page 39... ... 40 Pavement Management Three drivers and identical outcomes were reported by airports with sustainable initiatives in the category of pavement management. The most common driver and outcome is improved sustainability performance. Read the entire page →
From page 40... ... 41 is management confidence. One outcome that was not also reported as a driver is neighbors and community. Read the entire page →
From page 41... ... 42 Noise Abatement Airports with one or more sustainable initiatives in the category of noise abatement reported several drivers and outcomes. In general, the drivers were identical to outcomes. Read the entire page →
From page 42... ... 43 2 864 10 12 14 Compliance Improved Sustainability Performance Cost Reductions Reduction in Maintenance/Man Hours Neighbors and Community Leadership in Industry Management Conﬁdence Conﬁdence of Elected and Appointed… Risk Reduction Protection of Environmentally Sensitive… Revenue Increases Addressing Global Concerns Improved Tenant and Customer Relations Improved Employee Relations Improved Relations with Environmental… Number of Responses Ca te go ry Drivers and Outcomes – Noise Abatement Outcomes Drivers FIGURE 30 Drivers and outcomes -- noise abatement (Source: D Prather 2016) Read the entire page →
From page 43... ... 44 Metrics When asked how outcomes from sustainable initiatives were measured, several common themes emerged. These themes are: • Utility bills • Maintenance costs • Maintenance/man hours • Usage • Wildlife hazards • Life of equipment/parts. Read the entire page →
From page 44... ... 45 – Airports are like households. You have to pick and choose what you need/can afford. Read the entire page →
From page 45... ... 46 • Different priorities • Costs • Lack of matching funds • Unaware of grant opportunities. It is important for an airport pursuing a sustainable initiative to perform the necessary research so that funding sources are known, costs are understood, and supporters can be nurtured. Read the entire page →
From page 46... ... 47 Twenty-three of these airports shared the types of projects they plan to pursue, including: • LED lighting • LED windsock • Energy-efficient building • Pilot-activated airfield lighting • Refurbishing pavement • Energy-efficient terminal lighting • Energy-efficient ramp lighting • PV solar panels. When asked why these airports were motivated to pursue these initiatives in the future, 20 airports responded with several themes: • Cost reduction • Energy efficiency • Increased safety • Maintenance reduction • Longevity • Quality • Reliability. Read the entire page →
From page 47... ... 48 Eighty-four of these airports (representing 75%) shared negative drivers they associate with sustainable projects at airports of their size. Read the entire page →
From page 48... ... 49 Airport staff in all regions believe their airports have little impact on the environment. Six regions had 100% agreement with this statement. Read the entire page →
From page 49... ... 50 Forty-seven airports (representing 17% of respondents) reported having a formal sustainability plan or program. Read the entire page →
From page 50... ... 51 – Environment included in the strategic business plan. – Master includes potential impact on the environment only. Read the entire page →

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... 36 This chapter presents a synthesis of current practice as it relates to sustainable initiatives pursued by small airports throughout the United States. The chapter first presents the entire survey results on a nationwide basis and then presents types of projects, outcomes, and drivers on the basis of FAA regions.