Congresswoman Maxine Waters Announces Noise Mitigation Grant for Inglewood
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) announced today that the Department of Transportation has awarded the City of Inglewood a $10 million dollar noise mitigation grant. The City's proximity to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and its inbound and outbound flight paths makes increased funding for noise mitigation efforts essential.
"The relationship between LAX and the surrounding communities has always been a delicate one because the airport is a major economic hub and job creator, but the noise and pollution that come along with it have a major impact on schools, businesses and homes in my district," said Congresswoman Waters. "This sizeable grant will help Inglewood retrofit windows, doors, siding and insulation to help keep aircraft noise to a minimum."
Congresswoman Waters recently lauded another important LAX-related decision for residents of Westchester, who live on the north side of the airport. An extensive study by an academic panel found that a proposal to move LAX's north runways would have a negligible impact on aircraft and passenger safety and is therefore unnecessary. Moving the north runways would have increased noise, air pollution, and other environmental impacts on residents, schools, churches, and businesses.
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