b'TERMINALSPIT 19loads. We wanted to thin out that structure as much as we couldNew parking facilities triple the amount of covered parking at so that you could see the beautiful building behind it, PeduzziPIT. The project added a multi-story parking structure with 3,200 explains. The bridge is built on ten pier sets with 68 tub girders,spaces and new surface lots with 2,800 spaces. The new garage and required 8 million pounds of structural steel to construct.includes an Automated Parking Guidance System from TKH Panels for noise suppression are integrated into all three levels ofSecurity for enhanced efficiency, security and safety. Other features the roadway, along with LED lighting that is brighter at the crossinginclude electric vehicle charging stations and Pittsburgh-theme points to aid wayfinding. Replacing large pendant lights with pucksignage. Two stationary Trecan 20-SG snowmelters were installed lighting embedded into the ceiling visually declutters the entireon the top deck to help preserve parking spaces on the open-air curbfront, Peduzzi says.level during winter storms. Each is capable of melting 40 tons of snow per hour and runs on natural gas instead of diesel fuel.Having an integrated project team was especially valuable when developing the terminal curban area with many competingLessons Learnedpurposes including baggage drop off, bollards to protectAn integrated design team of architects, engineers, environmental pedestrians and amenities for waiting passengers. We were ablespecialists and artists played a key role in creating a facility that to take a lot of those needs and meet them in ways that alsomeets the Airport Authoritys goals. The multi-discipline approach cleaned up the curb, Peduzzi remarks. There are benches madeallowed for quicker iteration and better design outcomes, with all from local stone for guest comfort, planters for beautification andvoices present to address issues in real-time, says Peduzzi.bollards for safety. Involving maintenance and operations personnel early in the The new six-story multi-modal complex is travelers link to adesign/planning process is immeasurably beneficial, Hoback variety of ground transportation options. It includes a fully enclosedadvises. Prior to paint application, maintenance workers tested customer service building that is connected by a covered walkwaythe paint architects specified for structural tree-like columns in the to a new parking garage, with direct access to a curb for buses,terminal to help prepare for future touch-ups. The fumes were taxis and the rideshare vehicles. AirportImprovement.comNovember | December 2025'