Aug 31 2016, 12:00 AM
NEW TECHNOLOGY, SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS CRITICAL IN RESPONSE TO FALSE ACTIVE-SHOOTER REPORTS AT LAX
(Los Angeles, California – August 31, 2016) Since the 2013 Terminal 3 active-shooter incident at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), there has been improved cooperation, coordination and training among public-safety partners and airport stakeholders.
Aug 29 2016, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS ADDRESSES OPERATIONAL DISRUPTIONS AT LAX
(Los Angeles, California – August 29, 2016) On August 28, 2016, at approximately 8:40 pm, Los Angeles Airport Police officers immediately responded to Terminal 7 Lower/Arrivals Level public area regarding reports of a man dressed in black with a sword, wearing a mask. Believing the subject was armed with a sword, several Airport Police officers approached him with weapons drawn out of an abundance of caution.
Aug 26 2016, 12:00 AM
– TRAFFIC ADVISORY – OVERNIGHT RESTRICTIONS FOR SIDEWALK AND DROP-OFF LANE AT TERMINAL 1, TWO RAMPS NEAR CENTRAL TERMINAL AREA; CENTURY BOULEVARD CLOSURES CONCLUDE
(Los Angeles, California – August 26, 2016) A section of the sidewalk and drop-off lane in front of Southwest Airlines Terminal 1 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will be closed for four nights, starting on Sunday, August 28, potentially impacting traffic entering the Central Terminal Area on the Upper/Departures Level.
Aug 19 2016, 12:00 AM
– TRAFFIC ADVISORY – OVERNIGHT CENTURY BOULEVARD CLOSURES AT AVIATION BOULEVARD WILL RESUME ON MONDAY FOR CRENSHAW/LAX METRO RAIL PROJECT
(Los Angeles, California – August 19, 2016) As part of its month-long project to remove the temporary “falsework” that had supported the Crenshaw/LAX Project bridge over Century Boulevard during its initial construction, Metro will resume overnight closures of Century Boulevard at Aviation Boulevard on Monday, August 22. There will be no closures August 19-21.
Aug 18 2016, 12:00 AM
DAVID L. MAGGARD, JR. NAMED CHIEF OF LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS POLICE DIVISION
(Los Angeles, California – August 18, 2016) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) today announced the selection of David L. Maggard, Jr., a distinguished 30-year law enforcement veteran, as the next Chief of Airport Police Division (APD). Maggard was chosen from more than two dozen candidates after a national search, and succeeds Patrick M.
Aug 18 2016, 12:00 AM
BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS AWARDS CONTRACT FOR VOLUNTARY AIRPORT LOW EMISSIONS PROGRAM ELECTRIFICATION PROJECT
(Los Angeles, California – August 18, 2016) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) today awarded a $6,189,678 contract to Taft Electric Company, Ventura, Calif., to construct the aircraft parking Remain Overnight (RON) West Electrification Project at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Aug 18 2016, 12:00 AM
MAYOR GARCETTI ANNOUNCES TENTATIVE AGREEMENT TO END LITIGATION WITH ARSAC OVER LAX MODERNIZATION
(Los Angeles, California – August 17, 2016) Mayor Eric Garcetti today joined Councilmember Mike Bonin, Councilmember Bob Blumenfield, and Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to announce a tentative Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that would end lengthy litigation with community organization Alliance for a
Aug 12 2016, 12:00 AM
– TRAFFIC ADVISORY – OVERNIGHT CENTURY BOULEVARD CLOSURES AT AVIATION BOULEVARD WILL RESUME ON MONDAY FOR CRENSHAW/LAX METRO RAIL PROJECT
(Los Angeles, California – August 12, 2016) As part of its month-long project to remove the temporary “falsework” that had supported the Crenshaw/LAX Project bridge over Century Boulevard during its initial construction, Metro will continue closures of both west and eastbound Century Boulevard. There will be no closures August 12 -14.
Aug 12 2016, 12:00 AM
FIVE TEAMS SUBMIT QUALIFICATIONS TO BUILD AN AUTOMATED PEOPLE MOVER AT LAX
(Los Angeles, California – August 12, 2016) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) officials announced today that 5 teams submitted Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) for delivering an Automated People Mover (APM), the first – and a complex and challenging element of the proposed Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP) which would create a world-class transportation system for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Aug 09 2016, 12:00 AM
COLLAGE ARTWORKS CONVERGE IN NEW EXHIBITION AT LAX
ONTACTS: LAX/Katherine Alvarado Contact: Sarah Cifarelli (424) 646-5178 COLLAGE ARTWORKS CONVERGE IN NEW EXHIBITION AT LAX (Los Angeles, California – August 9, 2016) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs
Aug 05 2016, 12:00 AM
LAX OPENS SEVEN INDOOR RELIEF STATIONS FOR SERVICE ANIMALS, PETS; NEW FACILITIES ENHANCE PASSENGER CONVENIENCE
(Los Angeles, California -- August 5, 2016) Airport officials today announced the opening of seven indoor animal-relief stations at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). These seven new stations -- plus an existing one in the Tom Bradley International Terminal -- are located beyond federal passenger security screening checkpoints in all the terminals.
Aug 05 2016, 12:00 AM
– TRAFFIC ADVISORY – CRENSHAW/LAX METRO RAIL PROJECT CLOSES EASTBOUND LANES OF CENTURY BOULEVARD OVERNIGHT TONIGHT, WITH NO WORK SATURDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHTS
(Los Angeles, California – August 5, 2016) As part of its month-long project to remove the temporary “falsework” that had supported the Crenshaw/LAX Project bridge over Century Boulevard during its initial construction, Metro will close all eastbound lanes ofCentury Boulevard between Aviation Boulevard and Bellanca Avenue starting tonight, Friday, August 5, at 11 p.m.
