DTW757 From United States of America, joined Oct 2003, 1424 posts, RR: 2 Posted (6 years 7 months 3 weeks 1 day 8 hours ago) and read 3118 times:
DTW is offering a cell phone waiting lane for drivers picking up passengers who are in contact with them with cell phones. Probably a good idea so drivers dont have to keep circling around and around.
Neilalp From United States of America, joined Apr 2000, 1034 posts, RR: 1 Reply 1, posted (6 years 7 months 3 weeks 1 day 8 hours ago) and read 3079 times:
Glad they officially made this the area. It's been like that at least for the past 6months. Plenty of cars just waiting around. However, I'm sure this area will be taken away once the North Terminal opens.
Also this is nice for the Smith Terminal, but the lack of planning by DTW for anything at the World Gateway shows!
You could sit in this "new" lot and if someone comes in on NW you could buzz over there, however the drive (once again) shows lack of planning because you have to go back to the freeway, well the BP gas station, before you can loop back to hit John Dingell Drive
Bond007 From United States of America, joined Mar 2005, 5098 posts, RR: 8 Reply 2, posted (6 years 7 months 3 weeks 1 day 8 hours ago) and read 3068 times:
Actually pretty common and a great idea.
TPA has a great one...big electronic arrivals board you can park in from of...for free. Same at DCA and many others.
Jimbo
I'd rather be on the ground wishing I was in the air, than in the air wishing I was on the ground!
Commavia From United States of America, joined Apr 2005, 10224 posts, RR: 62 Reply 3, posted (6 years 7 months 3 weeks 1 day 6 hours ago) and read 3012 times:
Dallas Love Field has had one of these for years. It's a very smart idea, and seems to work well.
Isitsafenow From United States of America, joined Feb 2004, 4984 posts, RR: 26 Reply 4, posted (6 years 7 months 3 weeks 1 day 6 hours ago) and read 2981 times:
RSW has one at their new terminal.
safe
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DTW757 From United States of America, joined Oct 2003, 1424 posts, RR: 2 Reply 5, posted (6 years 7 months 3 weeks 1 day 6 hours ago) and read 2954 times:
Quoting Neilalp (Reply 1): You could sit in this "new" lot and if someone comes in on NW you could buzz over there, however the drive (once again) shows lack of planning because you have to go back to the freeway, well the BP gas station, before you can loop back to hit John Dingell Drive
I would have to agree that there was probably some better way to connect the Smith Terminal with the McNamara and Eureka Road other than that U-turn you have to make.
GRRTVC From United States of America, joined Sep 2003, 272 posts, RR: 1 Reply 6, posted (6 years 7 months 3 weeks 1 day 5 hours ago) and read 2908 times:
Quoting Neilalp (Reply 1): Also this is nice for the Smith Terminal, but the lack of planning by DTW for anything at the World Gateway shows!
How is this lack of planning? The cell phone waiting areas became popular after 9/11. The WorldGateway was nearing completion at the time the "no parking" rules went into effect.
There is a lot out by Eureka Rd that would be perfect for a cell phone waiting area.
2H4 From United States of America, joined Oct 2004, 8950 posts, RR: 62 Reply 7, posted (6 years 7 months 3 weeks 1 day 5 hours ago) and read 2874 times:
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CVG has a cell phone parking lot that serves the same purpose.
IAHFLYR From United States of America, joined Jun 2005, 4738 posts, RR: 25 Reply 9, posted (6 years 7 months 3 weeks 1 day 3 hours ago) and read 2809 times:
As does IAH, in the old rental car area eastside of airport.
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ONTFlyer From United States of America, joined Feb 2006, 378 posts, RR: 3 Reply 11, posted (6 years 7 months 3 weeks 19 hours ago) and read 2634 times:
Oh well what the heck, while we're at it:
LAX
OAK
SAN
SJC
LGB
...and many more I'm sure that I cannot think of off the top of my head.
PSU.DTW.SCE From United States of America, joined Jan 2002, 6910 posts, RR: 29 Reply 13, posted (6 years 7 months 3 weeks 12 hours ago) and read 2541 times:
Once the new North terminal is complete, and they finally tear down the Berry terminal, they should add a cellphone lot in the area across from the BP station/parking area for the Berry terminal, including electronic signage boards. The area directly in front of the Smith or McNamera terminal is too crowded for any significant number of arrivals.
Usually most people end up calling for their ride way to early. You always hear the call "I'm here" as soon as they allow cellphones after landing, however they forget to realize it could be another 20-30 minutes until they actually get to the curb.
Bond007 From United States of America, joined Mar 2005, 5098 posts, RR: 8 Reply 15, posted (6 years 7 months 3 weeks 11 hours ago) and read 2487 times:
Quoting TPAnx (Reply 14): or you can just wait
in the Post Office parking lot.
Actually the best solution is to take advantage of the first hour free parking in Short Term. Drive straight to the top, get great views of all runways, and a short elevator ride to the terminal.
Jimbo
I'd rather be on the ground wishing I was in the air, than in the air wishing I was on the ground!
Thegooddoctor From United States of America, joined Nov 2005, 523 posts, RR: 0 Reply 16, posted (6 years 7 months 3 weeks 10 hours ago) and read 2444 times:
PHX has a large one - with arrival boards. However, I think this is about to get bulldozed to make way for the west terminal.
PHLBOS From United States of America, joined Mar 2004, 7264 posts, RR: 24 Reply 17, posted (6 years 7 months 3 weeks 8 hours ago) and read 2402 times:
PHL has had a Cell-Phone Waiting Lot for about 2 years now. The only problem with it is that not many people use it or go by it. Signage directing motorists to the lot aren't that much of a help; especially since there are no signs at all along I-95.
I'd be curious if usage of the lot has increased in the last month when PennDOT relocated Route 291 onto Bartram Ave. (where the lot is located); parts of the former-Route 291 (Industrial Highway) will be taken out to accomodate the new safety-overrun area for the extended Runway 17-35.
"TransEastern! You'll feel like you've never left the ground because we treat you like dirt!" SNL Parady ad circa 1981
PHLBOS From United States of America, joined Mar 2004, 7264 posts, RR: 24 Reply 19, posted (6 years 7 months 3 weeks 7 hours ago) and read 2339 times:
Quoting Bond007 (Reply 18): Based on the comments I've heard from other people in my car when driving to the airport....they have no clue what a 'cell phone lot' is.
In fact most of them asked "what the heck is the cellphone lot?".
A Cell-Phone Lot is (at least in the eyes of the DOA and/or PennDOT) is basically a designated FREE parking lot where those picking somebody up at the airport can wait until their party's flight actually arrives at the airport. Upon arrival, the party would just call their ride's cell phone (hence the name) and wait to be picked up at the at terminal. This lot was created to eliminate the traffic hazards associated with parking along the street and ramps.
I will admit, the term Cell-Phone Lot is still a bit foreign to most people. Actually most of the signs only say Park & Ride with a precursor sign that reads, Cell-Phone Lot, Please Follow Park & Ride signs. Rewording the signs to read Cell-Phone Waiting Lot might be more appropriate/accurate.
"TransEastern! You'll feel like you've never left the ground because we treat you like dirt!" SNL Parady ad circa 1981
Tom in NO From United States of America, joined Nov 1999, 7194 posts, RR: 40 Reply 20, posted (6 years 7 months 3 weeks 6 hours ago) and read 2310 times:
Although we're short on space we're debating creating one across Airline Highway from the airport terminal.
Tom at MSY
"The criminal ineptitude makes you furious"-Bruce Springsteen, after seeing firsthand the damage from Hurricane Katrina
Jerseyguy From United States of America, joined Oct 2005, 1145 posts, RR: 0 Reply 21, posted (6 years 7 months 3 weeks 5 hours ago) and read 2265 times:
I know SLC has one, and I think that DEN has one somewhere along Pena Blvd.
Bond007 From United States of America, joined Mar 2005, 5098 posts, RR: 8 Reply 22, posted (6 years 7 months 3 weeks 5 hours ago) and read 2253 times:
Quoting PHLBOS (Reply 19): A Cell-Phone Lot is (at least in the eyes of the DOA and/or PennDOT) is basically a designated FREE parking lot where those picking somebody up at the airport can wait until their party's flight actually arrives at the airport
Yes, I'm familiar with what it is. My point is that I have to explain what it is to nearly everyone that travels with me.
Quoting PHLBOS (Reply 19): Rewording the signs to read Cell-Phone Waiting Lot might be more appropriate/accurate.
...and include the word 'FREE'
Jimbo
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