b'56 MCI SPECIAL REPORT PARKINGchallenging due to the modular nature of parking structures andOne of the first things we heard was the confusion of trying to common structural bays, Neibling remarks.figure out how to get from one level to the next, Meyer recalls. Faced with the same supply chain issues plaguing otherThe problem is that you get too close to a project, and you start projects and industries, the team at MCI banded together tounderstanding how it is supposed to work and not seeing it with develop alternative options. We also worked with the tradenew eyes. Customers could easily access the first two levels partners to change the original sequence of work to allow somedirectly from the exterior speed ramps, but getting to levels three grace on lead time, says Boyd. And we coordinated the majorand higher proved more challenging. While the project team trades like pre-cast, steel, elevators and glazing in early biddevises a more permanent solution, MCI is temporarily using packages to reduce the impact of inflation. sandwich boards to help drivers navigate to the upper levels. On the plus side, construction vehicles were able to enterIn retrospect, Boyd says that getting the construction and exit the garage at the farthest point from the terminal andsuperintendent involved with early design and budgeting helped departures/arrivals roadways. The garage design itself is organizedthe project go from paper to reality. Using our [virtual design and to isolate higher speed customer traffic away from the terminalconstruction] group to create embedded shop drawings and work through a series of speed ramps along the east elevation. Thesewith our field staff to load the points into the layout gunresulted ramps provide quick access to large, flat parking decks with lowerin only a handful of items that required re-work out of over 1,500 vehicular speeds, lower volume of traffic and improved visibility toembedded items, he reports.enhance pedestrian safety within the garage, Neibling explains. Intermediate project details aside, the Kansas City Aviation With the new garage complete, the Aviation Department soonDepartment is happy to have MCIs new 6,200-space garage in full learned that wayfinding cues inside needed improvement, and aoperation. Average usage fluctuates throughout the week. During fix is already in the works. The parking guidance system effectivelypeak times, Tuesday to Thursday, the garage is typically 75% to steered drivers toward available spaces, but signage to help them80% full. On weekends, it is usually about 60% full. navigate up and down between levels was initially lacking. Revolutionize Airport ParkingForget ride-sharing and make parking the go-to choice for travelers. Increase parker satisfaction and reduce their stress with state-of-the-art automated parking guidance while maximizing revenue and gaining valuable insights through top-tier data analytics that optimize your operations. Experience the future of airport parking with Park Assist!parkassist.com Visit us at AAAE Booth 1610!May | June 2023AirportImprovement.com'