For Immediate Release
January 18, 2018

Contact:
Frederick Badlissi
(424) 646-5260

Bollards similar to those seen here will be installed throughout LAX's terminal roadways to enhance airport and roadway security.

(LOS ANGELES, CA) Today, the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) awarded a contract for the construction of permanent security bollards throughout the Central Terminal Area (CTA) of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The bollards, which will be installed in the coming months, will enhance airport security by providing a permanent separation between the roadway and pedestrian pathways. The bollards will replace K-rails, which were temporarily installed this past holiday season.

"At Los Angeles World Airports, we are focused on maintaining the highest standards of safety and security, and today's board action reflects that," said Sean Burton, President, Board of Airport Commissioners. "Whether through the implementation of new technology, strategic deployment of resources, or investment in our security infrastructure, we will continue to find new ways to enhance the safety of all those who come to and through our airports."

"The installation of these bollards is part of our continuing commitment to ensuring the safety of travelers, employees, and everyone who comes to LAX," said Patrick M. Gannon, Deputy Executive Director of Security and Public Safety for Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). "Today's action by the Board of Airport Commissioners will allow us to install 2,200 new bollards throughout the terminal, protecting pedestrians and increasing the security of our airport."

LAWA will install 2,200 bollards through this contract, which is the second phase of bollard installation. This phase includes 1800 additional bollards throughout both the Upper/Departures and Lower/Arrivals levels of LAX, as well as 400 in pedestrian islands serving ground transportation services. The first phase of bollard installation concluded in mid-2017, and included 187 bollards installed in specific locations on the Upper/Departures level. Installation is expected to conclude by the end of this year.

The contact for installation was awarded to Hensel Phelps Construction Company. The cost of installation, which includes the contract and associated planning costs, is $29.3 million.

About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)  

LAX is the fourth busiest airport in the world, second in the United States, and was named Skytrax’ 2017 Top 10 Most Improved Airports. LAX served more than 80.9 million passengers in 2016. LAX offers 737 daily nonstop flights to 100 cities in the U.S. and 1,386 weekly nonstop flights to 88 cities in 44 countries on 73 commercial air carriers. LAX ranks 14th in the world and fifth in the U.S. in air cargo tonnage processed, with more than 2.2 million tons of air cargo valued at over $101.4 billion. LAX handled 697,138 operations (landings and takeoffs) in 2016.  

An economic study based on 2014 operations reported LAX generated 620,600 jobs in Southern California with labor income of $37.3 billion and economic output (business revenues) of more than $126.6 billion. This activity added $6.2 billion to local and state revenues and $8.7 billion in federal tax revenues. The study also reported that LAX’s ongoing capital-improvement program creates an additional 121,640 annual jobs with labor income of $7.6 billion and economic output of $20.3 billion, $966 million in state and local taxes, and $1.6 billion in federal tax revenues.  

LAX is also the second most popular airport in the world to appear on Instagram according to wego.com. LAX is part of a system of two Southern California airports – along with Van Nuys general aviation – that are owned and operated by Los Angeles World Airports, a proprietary department of the City of Los Angeles that receives no funding from the City’s general fund.  

For more information about LAX, please visit www.flyLAX.com or follow on Twitter @flyLAXAirport, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LAInternationalAirport, and on YouTube at www.YouTube.com/laxairport1. Information about LAX’s ongoing multi-billion-dollar LAX Modernization Program, as well as tips and shortcuts to help navigate LAX during construction, are available at www.LAXisHappening.com.  

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