This paper discusses the application of high speed moving sidewalks as a continuous transport mode for long distance transport of people in large infrastructural areas as for example airport terminals. Three main technical issues that affect the usability of high speed moving sidewalks using belting for long distance transportation are discussed: the limitation of the wear rates of the belt and supporting structure, the application of distributed power packs to drive the belt, and the intelligent control of the drive system accounting for the behavior of the passengers using the system