Jul 26 2002, 12:00 AM
MAYOR HAHN ANNOUNCES NEW MEASURES TO FORTIFY LAX PERIMETER
(Los Angeles, California -- July 26, 2002) Building on his commitment to create the nation's safest airport, Mayor Jim Hahn today announced the first phase of security enhancements slated for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) through a new $15 million initiative that will feature physical and technological upgrades to the airport's perimeter. The new measures exceed federal requirements for U.S. airports.
Jul 16 2002, 12:00 AM
BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS RESOLVE TO KEEP AIRPORT POLICE UNDER INDEPENDENT, AUTONOMOUS CONTROL OF AIRPORTS AUTHORITY
(Los Angeles, California -- July 16, 2002) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today unanimously approved a resolution supporting Airport Police remaining under the independent and autonomous control of Los Angeles World Airports as provided by the City Charter.
Jul 16 2002, 12:00 AM
BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS AUTHORIZES CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS TO DEVELOP AIRPORT MASTER PLAN FOR PALMDALE REGIONAL AIRPORT
(Los Angeles, California -- July 16, 2002) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today took a step toward development of Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) as a commercial airport to help meet the passenger and cargo needs of Southern California in the 21st Century.
Jul 10 2002, 12:00 AM
MAYOR HAHN EXPEDITES PROGRAM TO HEIGHTEN ARMED SECURITY AT LAX TERMINAL AREAS
(Los Angeles, California -- July 10, 2002) In response to last week's shooting at the Tom Bradley International Terminal, Mayor Jim Hahn is expediting his security enhancement program at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to allow Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to hire off-duty Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers to increase security in the terminal areas.
Jul 09 2002, 12:00 AM
ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT POLICE CHIEF DIES AT 62
Ontario, California - (July 9, 2002) Ontario International Airport (ONT) Chief of Airport Police John W. Bangs, died at his home today, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) announced. He was 62.
Jul 02 2002, 12:00 AM
LAX PREPARES FOR LONG FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND TRAVEL
(Los Angeles, California - July 2, 2002) More than 900,000 passengers are expected to move through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) over the long Fourth of July holiday weekend, airport officials said today. Between Wednesday and Sunday, an estimated 935,000 passengers will depart and arrive at LAX for the mid-summer holiday. Overall, summer passenger traffic at LAX is down about 15 percent from last year. A comparison with July 4, 2001, is not meaningful because last year the holiday occurred on Wednesday.
Jul 02 2002, 12:00 AM
MAYOR HAHN UNVEILS NEW SAFETY AND SECURITY ALTERNATIVE TO LAX MASTER PLAN
(Los Angeles, California -- July 2, 2002) Faced with airport overcrowding and the need to build a safer airport, Mayor Jim Hahn today unveiled a new alternative to the LAX master plan that not only addresses the concerns of the surrounding communities, but also meets security demands.
Jun 05 2002, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS RECEIVES DIAMOND AWARD FOR EMPLOYEE RIDESHARE PROGRAM
(Los Angeles, California - June 5, 2002) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has received a Diamond Award for comprehensive marketing of its employee rideshare program from a coalition of leading Southern California rideshare organizations.
May 30 2002, 12:00 AM
UPDATED MEDIA ADVISORY: CENTURY BOULEVARD ROAD WORK, NEAR LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, BRINGS LANE CLOSURES MAY 31, JUNE 1
| WHAT: | Construction crews will close traffic lanes on Century Boulevard, adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport, May 31 and June 1, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastbound traffic on Century Boulevard will be restricted to one lane from Sepulveda to Airport Boulevards May 31. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction from Sepulveda to Airport Boulevards on June 1. The closure hours will affect the northbound lanes of the tunnel and the airport's upper and lower level Century Boulevard exits. The Los Angeles City Public Works Street Services Division is resurfacing the east and westbound lanes of Century Boulevard, between Sepulveda and Airport Boulevards. |
May 24 2002, 12:00 AM
MEDIA ADVISORY CENTURY BOULEVARD ROAD WORK, NEAR LAX, REQUIRES LANE CLOSURES
WHAT: Construction crews will close traffic lanes on Century Boulevard, adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport, May 28-30 and June 1, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastbound traffic on Century Boulevard will be restricted to one lane from Sepulveda to Airport Boulevards May 28-30. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction from Sepulveda to Airport Boulevards on June 1. The closure hours will affect the northbound lanes of the tunnel and the airport’s upper and lower level Century Boulevard exits. The Los Angeles City Public Works Street Services Division is resurfacing the east and westbound lanes of Century Boulevard, between Sepulveda and Airport Boulevards.
May 23 2002, 12:00 AM
LAX GEARS UP FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND TRAVEL
(Los Angeles, California -- May 23, 2002) Upwards of three-quarters of a million passengers are expected to move through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) over the Memorial Day weekend, airport officials said today. In preparation for both the weekend and impending summer rush, LAX has instituted a series of new user-friendly services.
May 21 2002, 12:00 AM
CONTRACT AWARDED FOR RESIDENTIAL SOUNDPROOFING NEAR LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
(Los Angeles, California -- May 21, 2002) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today awarded Professional Building Contractors, Inc. (PBC) of Seattle, Washington, a contract for residential soundproofing near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The $1,119,400 contract will cover sound-insulation modifications on six apartment buildings consisting of 137 dwelling units located within the noise-impacted area of Westchester and Playa del Rey.
