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Continental Airlines and the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey today announced the completion of an eight-lane roadway
that more than doubles the number of lanes serving drivers coming to Newark
International Airport. The public agency and the airline industry leader
are working together to provide $3.8 billion in customer improvements.
The new roads connect to Continental Airlines'
recently renovated Terminal C. As part of Continental's $900 million Global
Gateway expansion, the two-level Terminal C was converted into an ultra-modern
three-level facility. Terminal C now has two levels serving international and
domestic departures and a third, lower level with baggage claim and ground
transportation facilities serving arriving passengers.
The roads are part of New York/Newark's $480 million roadway improvement
program. The project increases the number of available lanes for cars and
taxis serving arriving customers at Terminal C from three to five.
This summer, upon the completion of a new roadway connecting Terminals B
and C, the Port Authority will open three additional lanes to bus traffic. The
capacity of departure-level roadways has already more than doubled to seven
lanes from the previous three.
"Our ability to work with industry leaders like Continental Airlines is
vital to maintaining the airport's ability to keep pace with the region's
air transportation needs," said Susan Baer, General Manager of Newark
International Airport.
"Continental's work as project manager for this Port-funded roadway is
another example of the extraordinary public/private partnership that has led
to wide-ranging improvements for travelers through Newark International,"
said Charles Scully, Vice President of Continental's New York/Newark hub.
"With completion of the Terminal C roadway expansion, the region's most
modern airport facility becomes even more accessible."
The roadway expansion follows the Port Authority's inauguration of AirTrain
Newark, the new rail link that provides direct rail access to Newark
International Airport's three terminals from New York City and points across
New Jersey.
Continental is New York's largest passenger carrier, flying more than 20
million customers a year in and out of the region. With more than 310 daily
departures from Newark alone, Continental accounts for more than 60 percent
of the airport's flights. Continental flies from Newark to 118 domestic and
international cities, including frequent non-stops to Europe, Latin America
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