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| Theodore Francis Green |
T.F. Green Airport located in Providence, RI Opened in 1931. The
airport received it's name after former Rhode Island governor and longtime senator
Theodore F. Green. The airport was then rebuilt in 1996. The renovation called for a new name in the main terminal, which was named after another former Rhode Island governor, Bruce Sundlun. T.F. Green was the first state-owned
airport in the United States.
Fun Fact: It is considered a reliever airport for Boston
Logan International, along with Manchester and Worcester Airports.
How is TF Green SUSTAINABLE!?
T.F. Green does it's part in providing and maintaining sustainable solutions and processes. One of the ways they did this was through their Improvement Program.
T.F Green Airport implemented an
Improvement Program, the program consisted of lengthening runways five - twenty three to a total of 8,700 ft. Another change the airport made was to demolish Hanger number one. The hanger had been located in an object free zone. The reasoning behind this expensive and timely project was to meet the FAA design standards. Overall the project increased safety, efficiency and convenience.
Another innovative way T.F. Green has become even more sustainable is through their Deicer Management System.
Rhode IslandAirport Corporation (RIAC) solicited GS&P to design a new deicer and storm water management system that effectively collects and treat storm water contaminated by aircraft deicing chemicals. These chemicals come from fueling, deicing and maintaining the aircrafts. As we know snow and ice are a major part of our winter seasons here in RI and implementing and using a safer and less toxic system to keep our planes, passengers and environment safe is considered a win for everyone involved.
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TF Green’s
design and waste eliminating process is very eco-friendly, and helped them in achieving their 2013 status of being named one of America's best airports. Another innovative and eco-friendly initiative T.F. Green took on is their InterLink Hub.
o Provides passengers with an array of transportation
options.
o Rental car facility
o Public Transportation
o Rail Service
o Service to Providence, Boston and beyond
The InterLink offers travelers ease, affordability and accessibility. The airport is also conveniently located next to the interstate which makes for easy travel and access to the airport.
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| Maddie & Bridgette pre-take off @ T.F. Green |
Check
out their Social Media Sites & be sure to tag them throughout your travels!
Twitter: @tfgreenairport
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TFGreenAirport
TF
Green Airport (PVD)
2000
Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886
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