b'PARKINGBOI57allowances was a great way to have those conversations rightup front.The new employee garage has more than 700 parking spaces. Briggs and Singer praise the general contractor, MacAlvain, for being communicative about its concerns from the start. You go in with the best intentions, Singer says. Everyone starts as best friends, because you want to do the best thing. Then you have to figure out how youre going to build that relationship. You want to finish by shaking hands and looking forward to the next project. Ultimately, both parking garage projects were finished on time and on budget. So BOI leadership can breathe a sigh of relief while the airport begins recouping its investment.Parking revenue counts for more than 30% of our total revenue, Briggs says. Already weve seen parking revenue increased 25% year to date. We also have fewer expenses: fewerAlready in the midst of more improvements to accommodate shuttles, less fuel and less maintenance overall.growing traffic, BOI is replacing its current rental car facility to clear the way for a major concourse expansion. The new Bilbrey, from Ardurra, is pleased by the outcome and sees theseven-level consolidated rental car center, designed by HDR additional parking as a way for BOI to prepare for the future.and Demattei Wong Architecture, is expected to have more than The population has grown like crazy out here and as part of1,000 read/return spaces, self-service customer kiosks and an that, the airport is getting busier, he says. As they look to addenclosed walkway that connects to the terminal. Total cost is new flights, I think this is just good for everybody here. estimated at more than $90 million. Your One Call for Parking and Mobility InfrastructureIs your landside infrastructure having trouble keeping up with demand? Walker Consultants can help! Parking supply/demand and financial studiesCurb management and ride app areasSignage, wayfinding, and PARCS technologyEV charging plans and infrastructureRevenue enhancementsCondition assessments and asset management plansRestoration designs and repair docs (airside, too!)Jeff Smallidge, PE, LEED AP BD+CDirector of Aviation Services jsmallidge@walkerconsultants.comWALKERCONSULTANTS.COMAirportImprovement.comJuly | August 2024'