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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Safety, Capacity and the Ongoing Battle for LAX’s North Side

    Marion Blakey, head of the FAA , was in town today at the request of the Greater Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce .

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Marion Blakey, head of the FAA, was in town today at the request of the Greater Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce. It wants Los Angeles International Airport expanded so that LA can stay competitive with other West Coast cities. Passenger safety is also an issue, especially after two jet airliners came within 37 feet of each other last week on the northern part of the airport. We begin the show with Ian Gregor, a spokesman for Marion Blakey.

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    LAX and Passenger Safety
    1. 1:19Safety, Capacity and the Ongoing Battle for LAX’s North Side You’re reading this
    2. 20:43Hello Budget, Goodbye Transportation Funds
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Karen Radziner

      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Ian Gregor

      Federal Aviation Administration

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      Gary Toebben

      Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce

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      Denny Schneider

      President of the Alliance for a Regional Solution to Airport Congestion

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    The full episode

    1 of 2
    LAX and Passenger Safety
    1. 1:19Safety, Capacity and the Ongoing Battle for LAX’s North Side You’re reading this
    2. 20:43Hello Budget, Goodbye Transportation Funds
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