In recent years we have seen a considerable reduction in runway incursions but more work is needed to bring that number to zero. To this end, new signage has gone up around the airport to clearly indicate which areas are meant for air traffic only. No ground vehicles or personnel are permitted in the areas shown in red except with explicit permission from airport management.
Since the new signs have been installed, the airport has already received lots of positive feedback. However, on a couple of occasions, instructors soloing students have had to be removed from locations in the restricted areas marked in red and have been warned. It is important to note that even veterans of the area that have great situational awareness are not immune to unfortunate accidents. As an instructor teaching safety, be sure the example you are setting outside of the aircraft is as good as it is inside.
