TRANSPORTATION   Railroads Union Pacific Dallas Intermodal Terminal (DIT) The Union Pacific Railroad opened its 360-acre state-of-the-art intermodal facility in 2005. Located on the west side of I-45 at Fulghum Road, the intermodal straddles the cities of Hutchins and Wilmer. The intermodal terminal is designed to process 365,000 over-the-road trailers or ocean-going containers annually. The Dallas Intermodal Terminal features also include: �         One track for receiving and departure of trains.  �         Four tracks with capacity to handle 76 intermodal "double-stack" railcars for unloading.     �         Five tracks to stage railcars for unloading.  �         Four cranes guided by Global Positioning System technology that allow for more efficient and safer lifting of trailers and containers on and off the railcars. Introduced for the first time at a Union Pacific intermodal yard, the satellite-guided technology also allows for safer operation of dual cranes on parallel tracks.  �         "Damage-Free" technology that automatically provides easier handling of containers and reduces potential damage.  �         More than 4,000 "staging" or parking places for trailers and containers.  �         Advanced technology, coordinating all movement of railcars, trucks and trailers and containers at the facility.  �         Technology that decreases truck processing from four minutes to as little as 30 to 90 seconds.   BNSF Intermodal Terminal (Proposed)          Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad recently announced the Company has purchased 198 acres of land on the western border of Hutchins in Lancaster and Dallas. BNSF also has an option of purchasing another 164 acres from the Allen Group for a potential intermodal. If BNSF uses its option and constructs an intermodal facility, it would be the first time two intermodal facilities operated by the two largest U.S. freight rail carriers are in the same area. Air Getting to and from Hutchins by air is quick and easy! The City�s proximity to DFW International Airport and location within the Central Time Zone is a major convenience for area businesses. With over 1,900 flights daily by 20 major airlines, business travelers are within a three-hour flight of both the east and west coasts. DFW provides non-stop service to 130 domestic and 38 international destinations worldwide. These direct flights reduce the travel required to efficiently conduct business. Constructed in 2006, DFW International Airport's two million-square-foot International Terminal D is the perfect combination of passenger convenience, amenities and access to technology.  The new international terminal will ensure the safest and most pleasant travel experience of any facility in the world. Dallas Love Field, Dallas� inner city airport, is also convenient for area travelers, especially those traveling within Texas, or neighboring states. Love Field also supports private commercial services for corporate jets. In addition, the Lancaster Municipal Airport and Dallas Executive airport provide private commercial services for area businesses and service for corporate jets. Each airport is only a few minutes from Hutchins. Airport Locations    Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)    � Distance from Hutchins: 34 miles     � Airport Size: Approximately 30 square miles     � Passenger Airlines:     � 20 Domestic     � 7 International     � Passengers per year: 60 Million (2007)    � Flights per day: 1,900     � Parking Spaces: 40,000     � Cargo Facilities: 18 air cargo carriers and 3 million square feet of cargo facilities on site.  Covering more than 29.8 square miles, DFW Airport is larger than Manhattan, NY (23.7 square miles). DFW Airport is the world�s third busiest airport and is the only airport in the world with three control towers. Source: www.dfwairport.com Dallas Love Field (DAL)    � Distance from Hutchins: 20 miles     � Passenger Airlines: 3 domestic airlines serving 19 cities     � Passengers per year: 7 Million (2007)    � Flights per day: 148    � Parking Spaces: 7,500     � Cargo Facilities: Seven full service fixed base operators (FBOs)  Dallas Love Field provides the best that can be offered in a convenient, efficient airport, serving both commercial airline and corporate user needs. Located in the heart of Dallas, Cedar Springs at Mockingbird, the airfield is 20 minutes from the Downtown Convention Center, West End, Infomart, and the Dallas Market Center.  Source: www.dallas-lovefield.com Lancaster Municipal Airport (LNC)    � Distance from Hutchins: Less than 2 miles     � Airport size: 300 acres    � Runway: Runway 13/31: 5,000 x 100 ft., Surface: Asphalt     � Cargo Facilities: Available The Lancaster Municipal Airport is owned and operated by the City of Lancaster. Currently, the airport has one 5,000 x 100-foot runway. Plans for expansion include a second runway and lengthening the current airport runway to 7,500 feet and ultimately 9,000 feet. Lancaster offers a full range of FBO services. Source: www.lancastermunicipalairport.com Dallas Executive Airport (RBD)   � Distance from Hutchins: 14 miles � Airport Size: 1,040 acres � Runways: 2 Runway 13/31: 6,451 x 150 ft., Surface: Asphalt/Concrete Runway 17/35: 3,800 x 150 ft., Surface: Asphalt/Concrete � Cargo Facilities: Available Dallas Executive Airport, formerly known as Redbird Airport, is a public airport located six miles southwest of the central business district (CBD) of the City of Dallas, in Dallas County, Texas, USA. The airport is used entirely for general aviation purposes and serves as a reliever airport for Dallas Love Field. Source: www.dallascityhall.com/aviation/dallas_executive_airport.html