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Highline Forum 9/23/20 Meeting Comments

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A community member submitted comments to the Highline Forum on September 23, 2020, criticizing the PSRC Regional Aviation Baseline Study for failing to address social equity, environmental justice, carbon emissions, and impacts on non-aviation transportation. The commenter also challenged the Port's Environmental Excellence Awards, arguing that recognizing minor reductions like eliminating plastic straws is insignificant compared to the much larger carbon emissions produced by jet fuel during flights. The comments call on regional government agencies to align their aviation planning and recognition programs with meaningful climate and environmental justice goals.

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Public comment submitted to the Highline Forum on September 23, 2020 addressing two agenda items: the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) Regional Aviation Baseline Study and the StART Committee Environmental Excellence Awards. Commenter criticizes the Aviation Baseline Study for omitting social equity, environmental justice, carbon emissions, climate change impacts, and non-aviation transportation considerations. Regarding the StART Committee, commenter argues that Port Of Seattle Environmental Excellence Awards recognizing reduced plastic waste (22 million items eliminated, ‘Fill Before You Fly’ campaign) are inconsequential compared to jet fuel carbon emissions. References SAFE Cities presentation at Climate Week NYC and King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove.

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