The board said that its actions come with the backdrop of record-breaking growth at its three airports 鈥� John F Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International and LaGuardia.
It has authorised US$2.05bn to develop AirTrain LGA, which would connect the airport with a new station at Willets Point linked to enhanced Long Island Railroad service to and from New York City. The scheme is currently in the environmental review process; it had been announced last year.
The new AirTrain Newark has also been allocated US$2.05bn. The project involves replacing the existing system, which opened in 1996 and has outlived its useful life.
The board has also authorised US$35m for the start of planning work for the future replacement of Terminal B at Newark Liberty International Airport with a new Terminal Two.
Early works to facilitate the US$13bn rebuilding of John F Kennedy International Airport have been granted US$445m.
鈥淭oday鈥檚 actions reflect our commitment to rebuild our legacy airports and invest in new infrastructure to accommodate the unprecedented levels of air passenger growth,鈥� said Port Authority chairman Kevin O鈥橳oole. 鈥淓nsuring continued progress on these projects will enable us to provide 21st century facilities that offer the world-class customer experience our passengers expect.鈥�
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