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OAK Terminal Development
Oakland Airport is getting around to beginning planning of overdue terminal modernization/expansion. Details a little scarce at the moment but environmental studies are going to be starting soon with a project scope that presumably will include a new Terminal 0 and at least a modernized Terminal 1. On one hand new terminal capacity will not needed anytime soon, but they're eyeing 2025-2030 for construction, so who knows by then.
https://www.oaklandairport.com/terminaldevelopment/ |
Originally Posted by ucdtim17
(Post 32853254)
Oakland Airport is getting around to beginning planning of overdue terminal modernization/expansion. Details a little scarce at the moment but environmental studies are going to be starting soon with a project scope that presumably will include a new Terminal 0 and at least a modernized Terminal 1. On one hand new terminal capacity will not needed anytime soon, but they're eyeing 2025-2030 for construction, so who knows by then.
https://www.oaklandairport.com/terminaldevelopment/ After a quick review of CEQA, I believe the plan of OAK is to see if adding a new terminal is possible. If not, then the planned new terminal will be re-purposed as a modernized terminal, replacing the old one. Note - replacement is exempted from CEQA. |
NOP for a Draft EIR has been posted and four public scoping meetings are scheduled. https://www.oaklandairport.com/wp-co...6.0_signed.pdf
Project Description: The OAK Terminal Development Project (Proposed Project) is located primarily in the South Field. The Proposed Project addresses facility safety, efficiency, and modernization needs, by developing the Terminal Area including the construction of a new terminal; modernization of existing Terminals 1 and 2, including consolidation of passenger processing functions (ticketing, baggage checkin, security) and construction of expanded Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facilities for international arrivals; and reconfiguration of existing cargo and support facilities. Development also includes improvements to the terminal area roadway, parking areas, and support facilities (see Figure 3). The development of the new terminal and modernization of Terminals 1 and 2 would result in an increase of 17 gates at OAK. Specific improvements include: New Terminal. The new terminal would be constructed as a new, single-level terminal processor building with a two-level concourse1 , located north of the existing terminal complex. The new terminal would provide areas for check-in, passenger security screening checkpoint (SSCP), baggage claim, concessions, restrooms, amenities, airport and airline support, baggage handling and screening, and building infrastructure. New connectors would provide both secure and non-secure access between the new terminal and the existing terminal complex. Terminals 1 and 2. The Terminal 1 check-in and baggage processing functions would be relocated and consolidated in Terminal 2 and the Terminal 1 check-in and baggage claim building itself would be demolished. Terminal 2 facilities would accommodate the multiple domestic and international airline functions currently being served in the Terminal 1 check-in and baggage claim building and would support the two existing Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 concourses. Modernization of Terminal 1 would include the renovation of the concourse and expansion of the CBP facility to process arriving international passengers. Modernization of Terminal 2 would include an expansion of the check-in area, minor reconfiguration of the baggage screening area, development of a new outbound baggage makeup area2 , and expansion of the inbound baggage area. Roadway and Parking Areas. Improvements would be made to the terminal area roadway and curb front configuration adjacent to the new terminal. Replacement and new parking facilities would be provided to accommodate public and employee parking, at close-in and remote areas as depicted on Figure 3. Cargo and Support Facilities. In order to accommodate the new terminal footprint, existing facilities need to be demolished and relocated, including freighter and belly cargo, public parking, and airline provisioning. Replacement facilities for freighter and belly cargo would be relocated within the Terminal Area near Ron Cowan Parkway, which would require demolition of the existing Oakland Maintenance Center (OMC) Hangar and relocation of employee parking. The OMC would not be replaced. Public and employee parking would be relocated to the parking areas shown on Figure 3. Replacement facilities for airline provisioning and catering buildings and a new consolidated receiving and distribution center would be constructed northeast of the existing main parking lot. The existing fuel system, and potentially the fuel farm, would require expansion and upgrades to support the new terminal. |
This all sounds like very sound long-term planning to me. OAK has long been used beyond its intended capacity in normal economic times. It's very likely the additional capacity will be needed and utilized. Also, with AirBART up and running, and the BART extensions working their way to San Jose, there will be a greater number of more distant travelers in the Bay Area who choose to fly out of OAK.
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