b'Existing Ticketing & Bag ClaimON THE HORIZONPlanning and agility matter. Some projects need to advance as quickly as possible; others may be better suited to longer funding cycles. With this in mind, were pleased to share these airport projects that are in development:Safety Focusing on a New ARFF Improvements on the AirfieldConsolidating CheckpointsRIC has authorized the construction of aCurrent layouts for taxiways C and E haveSince shortly after 9/11, RIC has had new aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF)a direct connection from apron to Runwayseparate checkpoints for each concourse. station designed to accommodate changing2-20, and its elimination is the FederalHowever, a recent study identified equipment and workforce needs, replacingAviation Administration (FAA) safety pointnumerous benefits for consolidation:an aging 40-year-old facility. The new stationof emphasis.More efficient process management will also require less crossing of movement New Taxiways A2 and A3 constructionby TSAareas by staff, which is another safety plus. with concrete taxiway pavement &Ease of making connections, regardless30,000 square-foot, two-story facility asphalt shoulders of the departure gates locationwith extensive support spaces Improvements to airfield electrical,Creating space for more concessions Workshop, medical decontamination,taxiway centerline and edge lighting,Room for increased customer amenities business suite, and training facilitiesand airfield signage10 spacious single-room living quartersExisting storm drainage modificationand four single-user showers14'