"This grant demonstrates the commitment of the federal government to reduce or eliminate the impact of aircraft noise on the communities that surround Bob Hope Airport,” said Dan Feger, Executive Director of Bob Hope Airport.
“This investment will go a long way in improving the quality of life for nearby residents and greatly diminish the impact of jet noise over the neighborhoods surrounding the Bob Hope Airport,” said Congressman Sherman.
The $7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, combined with local funds, will enable the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority to protect an additional 207 homes and reduce the impact of air traffic on the local community. To date, nearly 1,500 homes have been insulated from the noise of aircraft passing overhead.
Measures to soundproof homes include replacing doors and windows, insulating attics, and improving weather stripping, and ventilation.
The new grant brings the total amount of federal support for noise mitigation awarded to the Bob Hope Airport to $83.6 million. The Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority has added $20.6 million in matching funds, and has committed another $3.1 million to pay for noise-abatement work not covered by federal grants.
For more information about Bob Hope Airport’s Sound Insulation Program or to report a noise complaint, residents should contact the airport at (818) 840-8840.
