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Design and Evolution of Denver International Airport’s Ground Transportation System

A perspective on how design and evolution work together to shape our present reality

and position us to plan for the future.

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A Brief History

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Stapleton International Airport’s Influence

A Classic “Front yard / Back yard”

Terminal and Airfield Evolution

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Ground Transportation Takes On Importance

An Adventurous Start

A Need To Control Traffic

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Denver International Airport

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Control of Level 5 and Baggage Claim

Effective Customer Care

Improved Delivery of Service

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Evolution of the Fifth Island/Car Rentals

Addressing Growth With Design and Construction

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Fifth Level Made for Commercial Vehicles A Logical Layout That Allows For Flexibility

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Evolution of Security Needs

Adding Driver Badges and Barrier Gates to the Evolution Process

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Revenue Control

The Automated Vehicle Identification System is Being Upgraded

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Local Market’s Evolutionary Impact

The New Convention Center

The Commercial Vehicle Issue

DIA’s Traffic Is Increasing

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The Critical Workforce

We Must Realize What We Really Do

Capitalizing On the Strengths of Our Diverse Workforce

A Design For the Future