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.
May 21 2002, 12:00 AM
FIRM TO STUDY USE OF FLYAWAY CONCEPT IN INGLEWOOD
(Los Angeles, California - May 21, 2002) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today selected Gerson/Overstreet Architects, Culver City, to conduct a conceptual planning and analysis study to identify key resources necessary for a FlyAway terminal in Inglewood that would serve Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with high frequency shuttle bus service.
May 21 2002, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES CULTURAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT TO ADMINISTER ART EXHIBIT PROGRAMS AT LOS ANGELES, ONTARIO AIRPORTS
(Los Angeles, California -- May 21, 2002) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today approved a memorandum of understanding with the City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department to administer and provide curatorial services for art exhibits programs at Los Angeles International (LAX) and Ontario International (ONT) Airports.
May 20 2002, 12:00 AM
ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT SHORT-TERM LOTS TO RE-OPEN
(Ontario, California - May 20, 2002) Ontario International Airport’s (ONT) hourly lots, which were closed since Sept. 11 due to a federal mandate restricting public parking within 300 feet of the terminals, re-opened today. The lots have new parking rates designed to accommodate patrons visiting the airport for a short period and to minimize traffic congestion in front of the terminals.
