City May Study Plan to Expand LAX Flyaway
City Councilwoman Laura Chick called Tuesday for an analysis of the proposal to expand the Van Nuys Flyaway at LAX from a park-and-ride lot to a terminal that would offer transportation to and from the San Fernando Valley, plus other services.
Chick’s motion would direct the city Board of Airport Commissioners to review the proposal and report back to the council in 90 days. A Chick spokeswoman said the council would not take up the motion until September when it returns from a two-week recess.
Backers say the expansion could help reduce traffic congestion around Los Angeles International Airport.
The idea has support from the San Fernando Valley Conference and Visitors Bureau. Bureau officials have said money for the project could come from the $630 million in federal tax dollars reserved for transportation enhancements such as tourist information centers.
The expanded Flyaway could include a tourist center, as well as car rental offices, shuttles to local hotels and baggage service, Chick said.
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