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Knabe Backs LAX
Settlement Proposal
Los Angeles County
Supervisor Don Knabe offered his support and cautious optimism today
to a tentative settlement reached by parties involved in litigation
over the expansion of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Under the settlement, the City agreed to halt so-called
“yellow-lighted” projects until such time as the projects could be
reexamined for future benefit to LAX. One such project was a
controversial remote passenger check-in facility east of the
airport. Other “green-lighted” projects will move forward, such as
the realignment of the south runway complex and construction of the
West Terminal and an automated people mover.
“The operation of LAX impacts a vast community that extends beyond
the borders of the City of Los Angeles,” said Knabe. “The massive
expansion originally envisioned for LAX would have caused an
unacceptable encroachment not just in Los Angeles, but also
Inglewood and El Segundo and Culver City and other neighborhoods
nearby. This settlement represents a balanced approach to the future
of LAX, as well as addressing the concerns expressed by the County
and the cities surrounding the airport.”
Knabe also offered his thanks to Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa for his
desire to explore the need for a stronger regional network of
airports.
“We cannot put all of our air traffic and air cargo at a single
facility. The future success of our region’s ability to move goods
and passengers through our airports rests solely on taking a
regional approach to our airports,” said Knabe. “This settlement is
a first step to ensure that we have several strong airports
regionally, not just a single, overburdened facility.”
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