Juan Nicolas Gonzalez is a Postdoctoral Researcher at KAPSARC, specializing in sustainable transport and mobility. He holds an M.Sc. in Civil Engineering with a focus on traffic and transportation and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering Systems with a focus on transportation. Prior to joining KAPSARC, he worked as a researcher at the Transportation Research Center (TRANSyT) at the Technical University of Madrid (UPM) and as a Transport Consultant. His contributions span projects on transport policy, parking management, low-emission zones, shared mobility services, and urban logistics. His research interests include transport policy and modeling, data-driven approaches in mobility, the intersection of energy and transport, and sustainable urban mobility solutions.
Evaluating Airport Location Sustainability Performance: A Methodology from Experts and Contextual Perspective
This paper presents a methodology to evaluate the sustainable performance of an airport location. The approach integrates multiple criteria, including transport requirements, environmental impacts, accessibility, economic potential, social impacts, and regulatory acceptability. The methodology consists of three steps: (1) defining location scenarios and setting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); (2) expert weighting of criteria, incorporating contextual sensitivity to allow for adjustments based on regional factors; and (3) quantifying location performance. This methodology emphasizes the importance of sustainability, ensuring that the chosen airport location provides both immediate and long-term benefits. The goal is to ensure that decisions are tailored to local needs within an international context while maintaining compliance with various factors to ensure long-term success and minimal adverse impacts.
23rd January 2025