Lack of a runway safety area on an airport is a critical gap, a serious gap in the safety features of an airport, and I assure the gentleman we will invite the Santa Monica Airport Authority, with the gentleman's participation, and the Office of Airports of FAA to come in to have a discussion about the safety needs of this airport and funding them within the airport's master plan into the future.
Addressing safety concerns at Santa Monica Airport during a discussion on airport infrastructure.
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