PennDOT opening public comment on airport shuttle
Now that it’s opened a new terminal, Pittsburgh International Airport officials are looking at launching a new driverless shuttle that could carry passengers from parking lots and a hotel to the terminal.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is opening public comment on the project Sunday. Its estimated cost is $75 million, according to a report that can be seen at the website for PennDOT’s Office of Public-Private Partnerships.
If it is approved, the shuttles would replace the manually-driven buses that take people to the terminal. The project would include vehicles, a maintenance facility, a dedicated guideway and a new bridge. The report prepared by the Allegheny County Airport Authority states the project is “envisioned to enhance accessibility and mobility” within the airport, and would provide “faster trip times (and) shorter waiting times.”
The public comment period is open through April 14. Those interested in offering feedback on the project can do so at www.pa.gov/P3comment; by email at ra-pdppitenhancements@pa.gov; by mail to PennDOT P3 Office, 400 North St., 6th Floor, Harrisburg, Pa., 17120.
Feedback received during the comment period will be considered prior to any action by PennDOT’s Office of Public-Private Partnerships.