Menendez, Lautenberg Announce Federal Funding To Improve Cape May Airport
August 7, 2012
NEWARK—U.S. Senators Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $1.37 million in federal funding for the rehabilitation of taxiways at the Cape May County Airport. The federal funding will provide for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of existing taxiways, including new pavement, lighting and signage.
“This federal funding will help the Cape May airport to continue providing reliable service in South Jersey,” said Lautenberg, a member of the Senate Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, which funds the FAA. “The modernization of New Jersey’s airports is a critical investment that will increase safety and improve air travel and the economy in our state.”
“Our airports are crucial to our economy and tourism. With this funding, we are helping ensure the facilities of Cape May County Airport are up-to-date and dependable,” said Menendez.
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