Investing in Infrastructure Ensuring the MAC’s airport system continues to meet the air transportation needs of the community and the region requires continuous planning, design and construction to maintain and improve the organization’s seven airports. In 2017, the MAC budgeted nearly $447 million for capital expenditures at MSP and more than $8.3 million for capital improvements at MAC general aviation airports. The MAC launched a multi-year project to expand and modernize Terminal 1-Lindbergh’s 55-year-old arrivals and departures lobbies. The project includes: Expanding the front of the terminal toward the roadway to ease congestion in the ticketing and bag claim areas Installing new elevators and escalators Developing technology infrastructure to support self-service airline check-in and bag-check processes Providing technology solutions to help travelers move through security faster Creating central, intuitive spaces in which to meet arriving travelers using food and beverages services and iconic art. Because the arrival and departure lobbies must continue to operate during construction, the improvements are being implemented in phases, with completion expected in 2023. 10 11