Proposed LAX Master Plan Sacrifices Regional Economic Growth

Former LA Airport Commission President Dan Garcia discusses the current $9.6 billion airport modernization proposal.

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September 6, 2002, 2:00 PM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

Mayor Hahns $9.6 billion modernization and security enhancement plan for LAX 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 airports ability to satisfactorily handle the future demands of the aviation industry. To share his thoughts on the Mayors proposal, MIR is pleased to present this interview with Dan Garcia, former president of the Airport Commission.

Thanks to Larry Segal

FULL STORY: Dan Garcia Analyzes Mayor Hahn's Still Not Public LAX Modernization Plan

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