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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Motorcyclist who rear-ended semi in critical condition ... Coast Guard suspends search for missing aircraft from Grants Pass ... Emergency Services, July 5 ... Motorcyclist who rear-ended semi in critical condition ... Coast Guard suspends search for missing aircraft from Grants Pass ... Emergency Services, July 5 ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: Airport parking enhancements just around the corner Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jun. 18, 2016 at 12:01 AM Posted Jun. 18, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News I read with interest your recent article about the Medford airport. Could you please find out why there are so many parking places in the short-term lot that are never used. But the long-term lot is so full that finding parking is always difficult, and if we find a spot, it is always a long distance to the terminal. We are seniors, and it makes it very hard for us to use the airport for this reason. A possible solution would be a shuttle to and from the terminal. Has that possibility ever been discussed? — Diann C., Applegate During the past year, commercial airline traffic has created parking overflows on multiple occasions, airport Director Bern Case said. Sometimes, the overflow occurs on typical weekdays or weekends, other times on holidays. "Adjustments have been made," Case said. "When we first overflow, we direct traffic from long-term to short-term, which is oversized by design." When travel picks up, short-term parking serves the many comings and goings, he said. "The proximity to the terminal makes this very effective," Case said. When both long- and short-term lots overflow, he said, there is an additional lot near Mercy Flights on Milligan Way, which is gravel, and rates are discounted. Case said expansion is in the works. "Our goal is to keep all parking spaces within 1,000 feet of the terminal," he said, adding the average walk time from the farthest space is about 5 minutes. "At most large airports, 1,000 feet would still be short-term parking, without a shuttle." At this time, shuttle service is not viable based on demand, Case said. However, baggage carts, sponsored by Hunter Communications, are available to no cost. Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected]. To see a collection of columns, go to mailtribune.com/youasked . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jun. 18, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501