b'TERMINALSBNA 13ABM manages the airports landside andperceptible noise reduction along with aThe 1,200-foot journey between airside shuttle operations. This includessmooth start and operation for a quiet,Concourse C and the Satellite Concourse planning, specifying shuttle configurationcomfortable ride, says Harvey. The lowtakes less than three minutes, and and technology features, staffing, vehiclefloor also offers easy access with no stairspassengers are treated to interesting maintenance, fueling/charging andneeded. views in both directions. You really do get passenger assist services. The companyPassenger feedback since the softa front-row seat to whats happening in will also maintain the charging stations.launch last fall has included: and outside the airport, Kreulen remarks. ABM is pleased to work with BNA to help I like the overall convenience. Flights for concourse D and C are taxiing accommodate its exponential growth whileright by the Satellite on a daily basis. So, enhancing the passenger experience, Its easy to get in and out.you really get that thrill of aviation.says Paul Harvey, senior general managerVery quiet compared to diesel buses. ABM applied its institutional knowledge of Aviation for ABM. Early this year, theThe shuttles have Siemens Elfa electricfrom integrating electric shuttles at other company also began a seven-year contractpowertrains designed for high reliabilitymajor airports to smooth the transition for for landside bus operations at the airport.and low maintenance. TechnologyBNA. From an operational standpoint, this The move to electric shuttles supportsfeatures include internal and externalimplementation went remarkably smooth, BNAs environmental goals. Years ago, thecameras for security, systems that monitorHarvey reports. COBUS is a pioneer in airport had low-sulfur diesel buses, whichdriver behavior, automated waypointairport mobility and offered exceptional were later replaced with compressed naturalannouncements, GPS to track shuttlesupport throughout the entire process. gas. Now, the electric fleet for the Satellitemovement and ensure ABM is meetingABM expects more airports to follow Concourse is completely carbon dioxidefree.the required headways for the passengerBNAs lead and embrace electric shuttles. Beyond the sustainability benefits, theexperience and an onboard video systemMany are already mapping out transition electric shuttles create less noise and nothe airport uses to welcome passengers tostrategies, says Harvey. As more clean fumes for passengers. This model offersand from the Satellite Concourse.transportation options evolvewhether e.COBUS Extended Range up to 310 miles- available now!COBUS LLCwww.cobus.usAirportImprovement.comMay | June 2024'