LAX's Proposed $10 Billion Modernization Plan

Former president of the LAX Airport Commission expresses "grave reservations" about Los Angeles Mayor Hahn's plan.

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September 3, 2002, 7:00 AM PDT

Los Angeles Mayor Hahn's $10 billion modernization and security enhancement plan for Los Angeles International Airport slowly has been unveiled to stakeholders over the past two months. The key feature of the plan is the development of an off-site parking facility at Manchester Square and an extensive people mover system to the terminals. The cost of the improvements will come on the backs of the airlines, which are on shaky financial ground with passenger traffic down since 9/11. The plan aims to balance security enhancements and community concerns with the airport's ability to satisfactorily handle the future demands of the aviation industry. To share his thoughts on the Mayor's proposal, MIR presents an interview with Dan Garcia, former president of the Airport Commission.

Thanks to C. Scott Smith

Read the full story: Dan Garcia Analyzes Mayor Hahn's Still Not Public LAX Modernization Plan

Monday, September 2, 2002 in The Metro Investment Report

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