Local connect
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is one of the top five largest airports of Europe and therefore an important node in the European aviation industry. However, the airport is also part of the national road- and rail network. This means that the airport is a crucial link in and connection between these networks. The development of the Haarlemmermeer and the design of the terminal in the 1960's determine the current structure of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Through the closed structure of the runways near the terminal expansion of the airport is difficult. Limitations to emissions and noise pollution also matter. Adaptation to future growth is necessary but only possible to a certain extent.
Approach
To maintain or even improve the landside accessibility, weak links should be identified and improved. The main research question of this research therefore was: what is the most efficient structure for the local road- and public transport network near Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for 2015, when the current structure of the networks and plans for expansion are taken into consideration?
The focus of this research is on the area bounded by the A9, N201, N205 and the Fokkerweg. Networks included are the road and public transport network in this area, which consist of Zuidtangent-lines, Connexxion line 287 and the Schiphol Sternet lines.
Results
After various analyses different design requirements are set. Based on this, three concepts for the road network and three concepts for the public transport network are developed. These concepts are valued and assessed on the preferred requirements. The best concept to improve the road network was an upgrade of the Vijfhuizerweg and a new road between the development area and the Hoofdweg (squared to the Hoofdweg). For the public transport network the best concept consists of a branch of the Schiphol Sternet network in Hoofddorp near the IJweg and then via the IJweg to the development area and an extra route in the Zuidtangent network from Vijfhuizen via Schiphol West and the Zuidtangent-tunnel to Schiphol Centrum. The most efficient structure to improve both networks combined is a road at the north and south side of the development area parallel to the Polderbaan-runway and an expansion of the Zuidtangent network also partly parallel to the Polderbaan-runway. Also, an extra line in the Schiphol Sternet network between Schiphol Centrum and Schiphol West. An extra check of the concepts and the different scenario's is recommended.
The results of this research will be taken along in initiatives which are related to this subject/area. Provisionally no follow-up studies have been planned.
