b'28 ATL PASSENGER TRANSPORT place on the west side of the main terminal where customersbegan Phase 2 of the GTC project in 2022. That work included access ground transportation. the remaining drainage system, pavement, canopies and other Whether catching a shuttle, hopping in a taxi or heading toinfrastructure. Substantial construction was completed in early your rental car, its all right there, streamlined and accessible,Summer 2025, before the start of the busy travel season, notes says Bannis. Even rideshare services, though located separatelyBannis.from the West Curb, have been thoughtfully integrated into theThe new area directly west of the domestic terminal via a airports traffic flow. Their designated access point is engineeredwalking path is a significant enhancement for guests, notes to reduce curb side congestion, ensuring that every mode ofTaroco. The previous [area] was congested, undersized and transport contributes to a more efficient and positive journey. had inefficient ingress and egress points. This streamlines vehicle Guests using rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft meetcirculation, and creates a safe and efficient pedestrian flow from their vehicles in an area adjacent to the North Domestic Terminalthe terminal to the GTC.separate from the new Ground Transportation Center. Before the recent transformation, passengers arriving at the airports domestic terminals often faced a maze of curbside Phased In congestion, long waits and unclear directions.The new Ground Transportation Center was completed in multipleNow, travelers step into a centralized, intuitive space phases during the course of several years. designed for ease and speed, Bannis contrasts. With protective Phase 1 of the construction began in 2019 and includedcanopies and clearly marked islands, the GTC offers dedicated preliminary sitework and installation of underground utilities.zones for shuttles, taxis, hotel transport, off-airport parking, Sitework paused for several years during excavation for anotherairline crews and regional operators, all just steps from the major ATLNEXT project: a tunnel to extend the Plane Trainterminal. Together, these improvements reflect a commitment to system that connects all of ATLs terminals and concourses.making ATL not just a gateway to the world, but also a model of After aboveground work on the tunnel was completed, crewsmodern airport mobility.www.TheHog.com1-772-214-1714sales@thehog.comNovember | December 2025AirportImprovement.com'