Two days ago, San Diego's Airport Authority celebrated the opening of a new parking garage at Terminal 1. The first phase of the project, which is complete, has more than 2,800 parking spaces. Step one for a new Terminal 1 San Diego International Airport is crucial for Southern California communities closer to the United States-Mexico border.
Not only is it important for those in the US, but every year, many people cross the border from Mexico to fly out of San Diego. In recent years, demand has grown, and the airport has needed improvements to keep up with the demand. On Wednesday, the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority celebrated the completion and opening of the first phase of the new parking garage.
The New Terminal 1 Parking Plaza's first phase included the addition of 2,834 parking spaces just steps away from the current Terminal 1 and the New T1, which opens in 2025. According to an announcement from the airport authority, sustainability was important to the project. There are 519 spaces for "Clean Vehicles", which include electric, hybrid, and fuel-efficient vehicles.
Additionally, there are 65 spaces that will have charging ports that will be activated by the fall. “The opening of the first stage of the New T1 Parking Plaza represents more than just a milestone of the New T1 project, it represents significant progress toward providing our binational region with the air transportation infrastructure it needs and deserves. We can't wait to come back in the l.