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Determine if truckers can use weigh yards, or other industrial spaces as a means for temporary
parking.
Determine load restriction guidelines on highways.
Ensure that a coherent network of by-laws, land use guidelines, and future land development
strategies are included in the master plan.
The Ontario Trucking Association has created the following guide to help municipalities develop
truck routes: Local Truck Routes: A Guide for Municipal Officials.111
Potential Project Lead
Town of Cochrane EDO (See Project 7.1.1), Board of Trade/Chamber of Commerce and Hwy 11
businesses.
Potential funding sources
• Town of Cochrane.
• NOHFC (page 100).
• FedNor (page 95).
7.3.2 Maximize use of Airport
The Cochrane airport is used primarily for charter traffic. Its main clients are Air Creebec Freight
services, Nishnawbe Aski Police Service, and the Ministry of Natural Resources Fire Service. The
airport currently provides fuel, a basic pilot’s lounge, Wi-fi internet access, and washrooms with
showers.
To encourage continuing use by charter traffic, Cochrane should make efforts to ensure this market
is well supported. Some of the factors that influence airport user satisfaction include: 112 113
• Safe aircraft air and ground movements.
• Access to hangars.
• Electrical plug-ins.
• Transportation to and from town.
• Facility cleanliness.
• Concessions.
• Courtesy and capacity of staff.
• Good signage.
• Functional layout.
• Speed transiting through the airport.
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Ontario Trucking Association. (2012). Local Truck Routes: A Guide For Municipal Officials. Available at:
http://www.omkn.ca/OMKN-Docs/Best-Practices/Beneficial-Reports/111201OTAGuideFINAL.aspx
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Jen, W., Lu, M., Wu, E and Chan, S. “Effects of Airport Servicescape on Passengers’ Satisfaction”. Proceedings of
Eastern Asian Society for Transportation Studies, Vol. 09, 2013. http://easts.info/on-line/proceedings/vol9/PDF/P430.pdf
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Transportation Research Board, Airport Cooperative Research Program. (2012). How Airports Measure Customer
Service Performance. Available at: http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/acrp/acrp_syn_048.pdf
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