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VOLUME 15 NUMBER 03 MARCH 2003
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The Wayne County Airport Authority will soon begin charging off-airport transportation providers a fee for access to facilities at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) for the purpose of passenger pick-up.
“Detroit Metro Airport is a user-funded facility,” explained Authority CEO Lester Robinson. “Those who benefit from the airport, such as airlines, restaurants, car rental companies, gift shops, parkers, passengers and contractors all pay their fair share. Taxpayers are not obligated to financially support the airport or back our bonds unless they use the facility. That’s why it’s important to capture revenue from airport users. These rather nominal charges will help support capital projects at the airport.”
At first, airport management will assign a flat monthly fee to commercial vehicles based on frequency of visits; but by the end of the year, a Automated Vehicle Identification (AVI) system will be installed to electronically track commercial vehicles as they enter and exit ground transportation facilities. Letters have been mailed to such providers informing them of the change.
See page 9 for a description of the categories and fees.
“Other airports which have implemented such systems have benefited in two ways,” continued Robinson. “Roadway traffic and congestion is significantly reduced and important revenue is generated for the airport. It is incumbent on us to operate this airport as like a business and to recover cost associated with providing for commercial vehicles’ use of the facilities. Other airports in our peer group have been capturing
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TSA’s Pilot Screening Program for Children Proves to be a Kid-Friendly Process at Denver Airport
~ Final Update as TSA Prepares to Join
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced its kid-friendly pilot-screening program at Denver International Airport — a pilot project to help ensure a child’s trip to the airport is safe and enjoyable.
“Security for all air travelers is our first priority,” said Adm.
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The Detroit Metropolitan Irish Community will honor the memory of Ireland’s Patron Saint and celebrate their Irish Heritage by staging the 45th Annual Detroit St. Patrick’s Parade on Sunday, March 16th.
The pre-parade festivities begin with the traditional painting of shamrocks on Friday, March 14th at 12 noon in front of the Gaelic League Irish/American Club at 2068 Michigan Avenue. Officers of the United Irish Societies, the Grand Marshal and the Maid of Erin and her court will paint shamrocks on the street in front of the parade reviewing stand. They will be joined by 12 visiting members of the Dublin Ireland Fire Department, who will be special guests during the parade festivities. A luncheon will be served at the Gaelic League following the painting.
The 21st Annual Corktown Races will directly precede the parade on Sunday, March 16th. Starting at 12:30 p.m. at Michigan and Trumbull, the races will include a ¼ mile sprint for kids 12 years and under, a 1 ½ mile walk/run and a 4 mile run. All participants receive a commemorative t-shirt as well as medals, ribbons and plaques for the top finishers. The top male and female runners names will be inscribed on the John D. Cosgrove Memorial Trophy. Pre-race registration begins at 11:00 a.m. at old Tiger Stadium.
45th Annual Detroit St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Photo compliments of: www.irishdetroit.org
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Northwest Airlines Celebrates The One Year Anniversary Of The Northwest WorldGateway At Detroit
Northwest Airlines today celebrates its 1st year anniversary at the Northwest WorldGateway facility at Detroit. The world-class terminal was built to provide outstanding passenger service and to be the nation’s premier hub facility. By all accounts, it is making the grade with high marks.
“Virtually every feature in the terminal was designed for customer convenience,” said Jim Greenwald, vice president design and construction. “From being able to check luggage in the parking garage to making international and domestic
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Airport to Begin Charging
Commercial Users
-Revenue to fund capital projects
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