Improve the infrastructure at the airport.
As a feeder and an alternative to the more crowded metro airport, our hypothetical airport needs more "last mile" transportation options.
A good rail station is only a few miles away but it is the other side of the river. So even ground shuttle to the train is somewhat problematic.
Being on the correct side of the river, it would be logically simpler to add passenger service along an existing freight line. Logically simpler but logistically much more complicated.
But rotary wing shuttles to several different heliports in the metro area might work for affluent passengers.
Tough to route even a light rail connector through roughly 12 miles of developed communities to reach a different established passenger rail line. But if we did, the rest of the route takes care of itself.
Nothing like this currently exists in the area. It would likely be somewhat more expensive than rail, but you could offer several ports of call to attract more business and take roughly the same time as rail. The novelty and fun would also be a draw. Would be more susceptible to weather delays and stoppages.
But has all the downsides of driving yourself or bus travel.
The comfort and ease of limo or town car service but cheaper.
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