Goal 1:
Los Angeles International Airport continues to primarily satisfy regional air transportation demands for passenger and air cargo service with an equitable redistribution of service among all commercial airport facilities in the region.
Goal 2:
LAX facilities and operations ensure safety of both general public and airport users.
Goal 3:
Los Angeles International Airport operates efficiently with adequate facilities and services to have a continued major local, regional, and state economic benefit (including all direct and indirect benefits.)
Goal 4:
Operation of Los Angeles International Airport in an environmentally sensitive and responsible manner.
Goal 5:
The pattern of urban land use in the airport area integrates Los Angeles International Airport as a major airport facility in a manner that maximizes mutual compatibility, and satisfies current and projected demand for housing.
Goal 6:
Ground access to and circulation within the Los Angeles International Airport will meet surface transportation demands generated by current levels and future growth in air commerce.
Goal 7:
Optimized operations at Los Angeles International Airport are based on continued measurement and balance of the environmental, social, land use, ground access, economic effects, and air commerce impacts.
In recognition of the growing demand for air passenger and cargo transportation in the region, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) reaffirms the following guiding principals for completing a Master Plan for the modernization of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX):
Embracing a Regional Solution
Understanding that all our regional airport resources - not just LAX - must and should grow to meet future air traffic demands in our region, LAWA supports the growth of other regional airports and will work to construct a Master Plan that is compatible with the development of all present and future airports in the region.
Easing Traffic
In order to relieve traffic impacts on area residents and ease congestion on surface streets and freeways around LAX, LAWA is committed to a Master Plan that improves access to and circulation around the airport and develops alternatives to the increased use of single occupancy vehicles.
Maintaining Safety
Safety is an essential consideration in planning development at the airport. As the Master Plan evolves, LAWA is committed to maintaining the highest levels of safety for LAX's employees, passengers and surrounding communities.
Strengthening the Economy
In continuing support of our area's strong economic growth, the Master Plan is aimed at retaining and increasing jobs and revenue for the region and its businesses.
Maintaining Our Area's Prominence
As demand for passenger and cargo capacity increases and other U.S. cities seek to attract such business, LAWA is committed to a Master Plan that maintains the greater Los Angeles area's prominence as a gateway for international commerce and tourism.
Minimizing Disruption
To preserve the quality of life and thriving business atmosphere in existing communities, LAWA seeks to minimize land acquisition and relocation of homes and businesses as needed for the Master Plan, and to mitigate any disruptions resulting from any such relocations.
Preserving the Environment
Protection and preservation of the local environment are essential concerns in the master planning process. Any improvements called for in the Master Plan will be mindful of environmental requirements, such as those for air quality, noise and the protection of sensitive species' habitats.
Attracting Public Participation
To ensure that the master planning process reflects the concerns of the public and their representatives, LAWA will continue to inform and consult communities, residents and businesses throughout the region about the master planning process. We encourage public participation, particularly after the Environmental Impact Statement and Report are released, so legitimate concerns can be addressed.
*These guiding principles supplement the project and transportation objectives already established in the NOL/NOP of June 11, 1997.
All design alternatives under study contain a basic package of ground access improvements that is capable of making a real difference in helping to reduce existing congestion on the San Diego Freeway, the Century Freeway and all airport area streets.
All of LAWA's actions are driven by three broad goals:
- Maximizing access to and from regional transportation systems.
- Providing opportunities for people to connect to mass transit systems.
- Protecting neighborhoods by minimizing or
mitigating any impacts on local streets.
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