2005 State Plan Sum

In 2005, the Governor signed into law Engrossed Substitute Senate (ESSB) Bill 5121, which authorizes the state to conduct a statewide long-term air transportation study on general aviation and commercial airports. More specifically the project is as follows: Proposed Project. Statewide airport inventory assessment, demand, and market forecast analysis on commercial and general aviation air transportation. The project also includes formation of an aviation planning council to provide recommendations on how best to meet future aviation airport needs based on the study assessment, demand, market forecast, and evaluation of high-speed passenger transportation facilities and services. High-speed passenger transportation facilities and services would include rail or magnetic levitation transportation systems that connect airports to more efficiently utilize airport capacity, and connect major population and activity centers. Consultant Services Proposed. The statewide long-term air transportation planning study wourl require professional and technical specialists knowledgable about aviation capacity, airspace, demand, and market forcast assessment factors related to commercial and general aviation services. Knowledge in Federal Aviation Administration procedures and requirements is also needed. Draft Services and Deliverables. A. Develop a detailed scope of work, work delivery plan and work program schedule to conduct statewide airport capacity and facility assessment, demand needs and market forecast analysis, provide and facilitate the aviation planning council, evaluate high- speed rail, and communication strategies and public outreach program for the Statewide Long-term Air Transportation Assessment and Analysis project. More specifically the detailed scope of work, work deliver plan and work program schedule shall address the following: B. Statewide…
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