Airport gets upgrades grant
The Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport was recently awarded $10,990,000 through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law signed by President Joe Biden.
The funds are earmarked for upgrades to the airport terminal and improvements to ensure that the facilities comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act . The project was selected as part of a grant made through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Terminal Program in fiscal year 2022.
The grant “will bring San Jose’s international travel hub into the 21st century,” said Rep. Anna Eshoo, whose district includes Campbell. Eshoo worked with Reps. Ro Khanna, Zoe Lofgren and Jimmy Panetta to secure the funding.
“The funding from this grant will make vital improvements to the airport’s terminal and accessibility,” Khanna said in a statement.
“These funds will help improve Mineta San Jose International Airport and ensure it is accessible to everyone in our community,” Lofgren said. “Americans with disabilities should be able to travel and access airport amenities fully and equally.”
Spaces filled on open space board
Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) recently appointed five new members to its board of directors: Edward Quevedo, Kalle Dahl, Katherine Tsai, Nanhi Singh and Paul Simpson. These appointments expand POST’s current board roster to 18.
POST announced an open search for new board members, a first for the organization, in August 2022. Expanding POST’s roster of volunteer board members is designed to drive best governance practices, further the mission and vision and advance POST’s commitment to expanding diversity, equity and inclusion.
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