TransSolutions led the PARAS 0062 research team which examined how airports can prepare for and manage the heightened operational and security demands that accompany large-scale community events.

The project team combined a robust literature review with extensive interviews involving more than two dozen U.S. airports, law enforcement partners, and federal stakeholders to identify proven approaches for maintaining security, coordination, and continuity before, during, and after major events.

TransSolutions participated in ACRP 03-53 as part of a multidisciplinary team that examined how airports can evaluate baggage handling investments through a total cost of ownership framework that balances capital, maintenance, and operational considerations.

TransSolutions led a detailed case study comparing conventional conveyor systems and emerging Individual Carrier Systems (ICS) to identify and analyze differences in efficiency, maintenance, and lifecycle costs.

TransSolutions led the development of PARAS 0057 which offers guidance on designing airport credentialing offices, focused on how physical layout, location, and workflow design can support efficient and secure credentialing operations.

The team conducted site visits and interviews with airports of varying sizes, documenting real-world credentialing offices and equipment configurations.

TransSolutions led the PARAS 0055 research which examined law enforcement staffing and deployment within the specialized operational and regulatory context of airports. The project examined how airports can determine adequate law enforcement coverage that meets both TSA-mandated security requirements and local operational needs.

To translate the findings into practice, the team developed the LEO Staffing Assignment Tool, which calculates FTE staffing needs based on airport characteristics, patrol zones, and scheduling factors, along with a Workload Analysis Tool that uses historical call data to optimize deployment.

TransSolutions contributed to the PARAS 0054 research focused on improving airport compliance with security rules and regulations, recognizing that strong regulatory alignment and a culture of compliance are essential to both safety and operational performance.

Through interviews with airports of varying sizes and analysis of dozens of publicly available security rule documents, the research identified strategies to strengthen compliance programs and integrate them with broader airport operations.

TransSolutions led the PARAS 0065 research to identify practical strategies that strengthen airfield security and access control.

The research team conducted an extensive literature review and interviews with U.S. airports of varying sizes to document how airports manage driver authorization, vehicle permitting, escort procedures, access point control, and technology use.