In October 1994, the Puget Sound Regional Council's Executive Board formally approved moving forward with a third runway at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, concluding that no feasible sites existed for a supplemental airport in the four-county region. The resolution affirmed that the third runway would meet regional air capacity needs through 2030, provided it satisfied noise and demand management conditions and passed environmental review. The Board also recommended that the State develop legislation to compensate communities impacted by essential public facilities and explore long-term transportation alternatives, including high-speed rail.Open full document
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The Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Board resolves to affirm the General Assembly’s approval of a third runway at Sea-Tac Airport, concluding there are no feasible sites for a major supplemental airport within the four-county region. The resolution also determines that further supplemental airport studies should not be undertaken, and recommends the State enact legislation for equitable incentives and compensation for communities impacted by essential public facilities. Additionally, the Board recommends a comprehensive state process for evaluating long-term air travel and inter-regional ground transportation options, including high-speed rail.