Transportation network companies (TNCs) have become an increasingly popular form of transportation to and from airports since initially permitted in 2014. TRB hosted a webinar on Thursday, May 13, 2021 from 2:00 to 3:30 PM Eastern that discussed the role of TNCs within the context of commercial ground transportation policies and programs. Presenters provided a summary of key regulations and permits for airport operators to consider, reviewed best practices, and summarized technology and effective management techniques. They also identified approaches to fostering effective working relationships with TNCs.

The webinar features research from ACRP Report 215: Transportation Network Companies (TNCs): Impacts to Airport Revenues and Operations—Reference Guide.

The slides are linked in the meeting materials. View the recorded webinar below.

Webinar agenda and presenters:

1. Key regulations and policies for airport operators: Craig Leiner, Ricondo
2. Practices and strategies for managing TNC on-airport operations: Thomas Adler, RSG
3. Emerging technologies and techniques for managing TNC operations: Caldwell Kerr, Ricondo
4. Estimate the effects of TNC growth and pricing policies: Thomas Adler, RSG
5. Question and answer session: Moderated by Eva Cheong, San Francisco International Airport

The first 60 minutes of the webinar will be for presentations and the final 30 minutes will be reserved for audience questions.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this webinar, you will able to:

1. Identify strategies to integrate TNC operations and customer service into overall airport ground access system
2. Evaluate benefits and drawbacks of customer service, revenue generation, current operations, and long-term facility planning

Continuing Education Units for Accredited Airport Executives

The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) provided 1 Continuing Education Units (CEU) to accredited airport executives who attended this webinar. Claim CEUs by visiting www.aaae.org/ceu. For questions about AAAE continuing education units, please contact accreditation@aaae.org.

American Institute of Certified Planners Certification Maintenance Credits

This webinar was approved by the American Institute of Certified Planners for 1.5 Certification Maintenance Credits. Please visit the Certification Maintenance section of APA’s website to claim your credits: https://www.planning.org/cm/. If you have problems reporting your CM credits or have general questions about the CM program, please contact the APA.