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AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVES Airport Vision and Goals The pre-planning phase of airport master plan included the formation of an airport vision, goals and objectives, identification of special emphasis areas, and the establishment of a public communication program. Visioning and goal setting involved collaboration with Airport staff, the Technical Advisory Committee and the Citizen Advisory Committee. The results of that process provided documentation of the unique challenges faced by Eugene Airport and, subsequently, important focus areas that should be examined closely during the overall master planning process. The vision for the airfield included developing runways capable of serving the entire fleet mix; a simplified taxiway system that improves pilot orientation and reduces the amount of maintenance-intensive pavement; centralized deicing facilities that allow for aircraft departures within allowed holdover times; aircraft engine run-up capabilities at the south end of Runway 16R-34L; elimination of FAA hotspots; reducing interfaces between general aviation and commercial operations; consolidating and grouping airport land use patterns by similar function; a properly located fuel farm that ensures security and accessibility; appropriately allocated apron space to meet airline peak hour and remain-overnight (RON) aircraft parking needs;ATCT line-of-sight issue correction; consideration for emergency facilities during natural disasters; and exploration of potential spaceport licensing. Visioning for airspace considered integration of drone operations, resolution of RPZ control and ownership issues, tools to inform public of newly implemented RNAV approaches, and protection of Part 77 surfaces. Landside/roadway visioning identified priorities related to safety, demand, flexibility, and customer level of service for rental car facilities, airport access roads, public parking, curb-front roadways, and the terminal loop road. Several specific landside issues included eliminating the left-hand turn into the terminal; parking and rental car facilities;reducing congestion at terminal curb roads; allowing expansion of rental car quick-turn-around (QTA) facilities; accommodating expansion of parking facilities to meet rapidly growing demand; considering options for a future parking structure; identifying opportunities for a cell phone waiting lot; connecting the north and south portions of the airfield via a vehicular access road under Taxiways M and C; and preserving landscaping. Additionally Greenhill Road was recognized as needing realignment to accommodate future development opportunities. Visioning for the commercial passenger terminal noted expansion capability for airline ticket office, and hold-rooms, future ticket counter expansion;well phased implementation; account for very long-term airport build-ority. Passenger level of service and energy efficient building systems were also noted as priorities. Additionally, consideration was given to service vehicle access, a potential Federal Inspection Services facility for international travelers, a dedicated charter facility, and integration of a dynamic public art program. Visions for airport support facilities included the permanent provision of necessary administration space, FBO facilities to meet future demand, a consolidated air cargo facility (capable of accommodating drones), the cohesive and consolidated development of general aviation facilities, examination of ARFF ability to EUGENE AIRPORT MASTER PLAN 4-7