Airports across the country face unique challenges when it comes to serving their communities, but many issues and opportunities transcend the industry, no matter the location. Enter the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP). This industry-driven, applied research program is managed by the Transportation Research Board (TRB) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration. The program convenes subject-matter experts to dig into these issues and opportunities facing the Aviation industry and provide research-based suggestions for future design and development projects. Over the years, our experts at Gresham Smith have proudly been called on to develop numerous ACRP projects that have provided guidance and helped airports navigate practical solutions, adapt new technologies and introduce innovations into their facilities and campuses.
We've applied our expertise to develop 16 reports ranging from climate change adaptation to wayfinding and signage guidelines.
- Report 14 – Deicing Planning Guidelines and Practices for Stormwater Management Systems (Link to TRB)
- Report 43 – Guidebook of Practices for Improving Environmental Performance at Small Airports (Link to TRB)
- Report 52 – Wayfinding and Signing Guidelines for Airport Terminals and Landsides (Link to TRB)
- Report 53 – A Handbook for Addressing Water Resource Issues Affecting Airport Development Planning (Link to TRB)
- Report 70 – Guidebook for Implementing Intelligent Transportation Systems Elements to Improve Airport Traveler Access Information (Link to TRB)
- Report 72 – Guidebook for Selecting Methods to Monitor Airport and Aircraft Deicing Materials (Link to TRB)
- Report 90 – Impact of Regulatory Compliance Costs on Small Airports (Link to TRB)
- Report 99 – Guidance for Treatment of Airport Stormwater Containing Deicers (Link to TRB)
- Report 123 – A Guidebook for Winter Operations (Link to TRB)
- Report 125 – Balancing Airport Stormwater and Bird Hazard Management (Link to TRB)
- Report 147 – Climate Change Adaptation Planning: Risk Assessment for Airports (Link to TRB)
- Research Report 161 – Guidelines for Improving Airport Services for International Customers (Link to TRB)
- Report 166 – Interpreting Airport Water Monitoring Results (Link to TRB)
- ACRP Project 177 – Enhancing Airport Wayfinding for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (Link to TRB)
- ACRP Project 02-71 – Guidebook and Decision Tool for Managing Airport Stormwater Containing Deicers (In progress) (Link to TRB)
- Report 188 – Using Existing Airport Management Systems to Manage Climate Risk (Link to TRB)
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