b'OperatingRecognizingResponsibly ExcellenceIn 2018, the MAC continued its noise mitigation program byThe MAC and MSP were recognized with a number of providing residential noise abatement improvements for moreprestigious awards in 2018, including accolades for customer than 180 homes - an investment in the community of more thanexperience, on-time performance, marketing, construction,$5 million - and introduced an additional 527 homes to the firstand innovative food and beverage options.phase of construction. Chief among the awards:To date, the MAC has provided mitigation to more than 15,300Airports Council International named homes, nearly 3,300 multi-family units and 19 schools at a total cost of nearly $500 million.MSP Best Airport in North America for the second year in a row in its size Technology updates made by the MACs noise program staff made it easier than ever for people to find information aboutcategory based on surveys of travelers aircraft flying nearby and to access information about MSPthroughout the continent.runway use and related noise topics. For the second consecutive year, the Air Transport Research In 2018, the online FlightTracker went through a completeSociety determined MSP to be the Most Efficiently Managed redesign that includes enhanced analysis tools, more mapAirport in North America for airports in its size category.views, and weather details. This redesign also improves the user experience on mobile devices. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport was named oneof the most on-time airports in the world by the OAG Another tool unveiled in 2018 is a brand new Noise AbatementPunctuality League. Dashboard. This tool is used by MAC staff and Federal Aviation MSPs food and beverage program was recognized for Administration air traffic controllers to view real time complianceexcellence at the industrys international FAB awards, with with the MSP Runway Use System and noise abatementFood Truck Alley winning Best Airport Food Hall of theprocedures that are established for departures on Runways 17,Year for the Americas region.12L and 12R. The new InterContinental MSP Airport won Best Hospitality Development Award from the Minnesota Real Estate Journal.25 26'