COLUMBUS, Ohio - The tough economy means scores of airport
neighbors in Ohio no longer qualify for soundproofing mostly paid
for by the government.
The recession has cut the numbers of passengers and flights in
Columbus, and officials say there's been a corresponding drop in
airport noise.
So, the airport authority said this week that only 33 nearby
homes now have noise levels high enough to be eligible for new
windows, doors and air conditioning to muffle the sound. Earlier,
officials had said close to 250 homes qualified.
The authority isn't sure how much money will be saved. The
federal government covers 80 percent of airport noise mitigation
costs.
A neighborhood group says all the homes should still qualify
because flights could easily pick up again.
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