Reducing Curbside Traffic Congestion at Arrivals with Predictive Technology

Managing curbside traffic at airport arrival areas is a persistent challenge. With the typical 15-minute grace period for pick-ups, drivers often circle the airport repeatedly, contributing to congestion and pollution. But what if there were a smarter way to manage this flow, reducing stress for both drivers and airport operations?

Problem: Drivers Arrive Too Early to Pick Up Passengers

Most airports experience significant curbside congestion at arrival areas, primarily due to unpredictable passenger pick-up times. Passenger pick-up time depends on various factors, such as arrival gate allocation, clearing passport control, needing special assistance or waiting for checked luggage. As drivers continuously loop back to avoid parking fees or waiting fines, traffic builds up, impacting overall airport operations and increasing environmental pollution.

Solution: A Simple Tool to Inform Drivers of the Accurate Pick-up Time

Our airport mapping and routing platform offers a cutting-edge solution, offering a predictive insight that allows drivers to plan their pick-up more accurately, significantly reducing the need for circling the terminal. For airport operations teams, this means smoother traffic flow, less curbside congestion, and a reduced environmental impact. The result is a more efficient and sustainable airport ecosystem that enhances the passenger experience while streamlining pick-up logistics.

• Understanding the passenger flow: our routing algorithm analyses the flight information to determine the checkpoints that the passengers will need to cross based on their individual itinerary, stringing together the entire journey step-by-step.
  
  
• Pick-up times based on live datafeeds: By analyzing real-time flight data and key factors like luggage retrieval or customs clearance, our technology provides drivers with precise pick-up timing predictions.
  
  
• Push notifications to the driver: Additionally, our platform can notify drivers of potential delays, enabling efficient use of nearby waiting areas or cell phone lots.

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