New LAX Plans Won't Fly, Depsite Approvals

FAA's approves new LAX expansion plan despite new L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's vehement opposition.

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May 25, 2005, 12:00 PM PDT

By Brenda Meyer


"The FAA's action will require Villaraigosa, who has not offered a comprehensive alternative blueprint, to make some tough decisions about LAX this summer. The city is currently spending about $2 million a month to design projects and to pay for legal costs. Some of the money is being spent on parts of the proposal that Villaraigosa opposes.

"I believe that we need to develop a regional approach to expanding capacity," he said, adding that he thinks other airports should absorb some of the growth in passenger traffic.

On Friday, the airport-area's congressional representatives also decried the FAA's 58-page ruling."

Thanks to Brenda Meyer

Tuesday, May 24, 2005 in The Los Angeles Times

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