Reducing Airport Congestion at Kansas City International Airport
Released on = April 27, 2007, 9:25 am
Press Release Author = BWR
Industry = Construction
Press Release Summary = Consolidated Rental Car Facility Team Cuts Ribbon in Kansas City
Press Release Body = April 24th, 2007 Kansas City, MO BWR The massive consolidated car rental construction project passengers have flown over for several years at Kansas City International Airport is scheduled for the official ceremonial ribbon cutting April 24th. After almost 10 years of planning, the $90 million facility will be the country's most recent consolidated car rental complex.
The 72-acre development will house 10 car rental companies for a total of 8,000 automobiles. The main objective of the project is to reduce congestion from the gate to the car rental terminal. Currently, 95 buses circle each terminal per hour, and with the opening of the Consolidated Car Rental Facility(CCRF), that number will reduce to 30 buses per hour.
"BWR is proud to have been a part of this important Kansas City Airport project. Not only is the CCRF a significant architectural element for Kansas City tourists and business travelers, but the major reduction in emissions is a considerable positive environmental impact to our area," said BWR Principal Ronald L. Shaffer.
BWR served as the architect-of-record for the complex, which is scheduled to open to the public in May. The design incorporated a central waiting area, a registration desk and office facilities for each rental company, central security office, vending areas, restrooms and other ancillary spaces.
Each rental company will have its own separate maintenance building for servicing their vehicle fleet. These buildings will include office facilities, two to four maintenance bays for inspections and minor maintenance work, a car wash bay, restrooms and storage areas. Each rental company will also have large parking areas adjacent to their maintenance facility to store rental cars.
About BWR
BWR is a multidiscipline firm offering comprehensive consulting services in architecture, engineering and planning. BWR has expanded to include 10 offices and more than 250 professionals nationwide. As part of the firm's commitment to quality and innovation, they have assisted hundreds of clients throughout the United States in disciplines such as aviation services, environmental services, architecture and community planning.
Note: BWR recently shortened its name from Bucher, Willis & Ratliff Corporation.