The new Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport has won an international award for its accessibility.
Courtesy of LaGuardia Gateway Partners
The Port Authority and LaGuardia Gateway Partners, the manager and developer of LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B, announced on Aug. 9 that the terminal has achieved the highest possible rating for accessibility. Terminal B earned a Gold rating from the Canada-based Rick Hansen Foundation, which is dedicated to raising awareness, changing attitudes and removing barriers for people with disabilities since 1988.
The recognition makes LaGuardia Terminal B the first airline terminal in the United States to receive the distinction.
“Accessibility is a critical part of the Port Authority’s mission to create world class airports, where state-of-the-art technology and thoughtful design will make travel easier and less stressful for passengers of all ability levels,” Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton said. “Among all the accolades received by Terminal B, we are particularly proud that the new terminal is the first in the nation to be awarded Gold certification by the Rick Hansen Foundation.”
Accessibility has been a key element of the transformation of the Port Authority’s airports from outdated and undersized facilities to world-class and state-of-the-art. As part of the redevelopment of LaGuardia Airport, Terminal B was designed to be accessible for guests with hearing, vision, and mobility disabilities.
“Ensuring accessibility in public spaces is a crucial aspect of our commitment. We continue to explore ways to improve the accessibility of Terminal B and ensure that everyone can navigate the terminal with ease,” LaGuardia Gateway Partners CEO Frank Scremin said. “We’re proud that our commitment to accessibility has received external recognition from the Rick Hansen Foundation.”
The terminal is equipped with hearing loops available at all guest experience desks, intuitive departure board displays…
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