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FAA Sidesteps Congressional Mandate to Evaluate Alternative Noise Metrics
Posted in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) In the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, Pub. L. 115254, § 188, Congress required the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) to “evaluate alternative noise metrics to current average day-night level standard, such as the use of actual noise sampling to address community airplane noise concerns.” In its April 14, 2020 -
2020-06-03
Why electric airplanes are no panacea
The (very) good news is that there is more than one zero-emission aviation technology coming. But at the risk of being Mr. Negative, at least for airport communities, electric airplanes are no panacea. And we say that not to inspire despair but to tell residents the realities, which are: Each of these alternatives comes with -
2020-06-03
The (Real) Problem With Port Packages…
In 1996, the PSRC required the Port of Seattle to provide sound insulation systems, known as Port Packages for all homes and apartments in a geographic area known as the DNL65. This requirement was in exchange for providing the Federal funding necessary to construct the Third Runway. The estimate was perhaps 15,000 new units–in addition to -
Highline Forum
The next Highline Forum meeting will be held virtually via Zoom video conferencing. If you’re interested in attending, please email Dave Kaplan and put “Highline Forum RSVP” in the subject line. He will provide you the link to the meeting. Wednesday, May 27, 2020 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Virtual Zoom meeting If you’re interested in attending, please -
Port Of Seattle General Meeting
Introduction of Resolution No. 3775: A resolution of the Port of Seattle Commission establishing the Century Agenda Policy Directive to codify goals that will guide the strategic planning, budget, and resource allocation throughout the Port of Seattle. Authorization for the Executive Director to (1) execute a contract for Architecture and Engineering design services in the -
Why Airports Die
The distinctive design of the Pan-Am Worldport at JFK International Airport, built in 1960, wasn’t enough to save it from the wrecking ball. Dmitri Kessel/The LIFE Picture Collection via Getty Images Anthony Paletta 12:07 PM ET Expensive to build, hard to adapt to other uses, and now facing massive pandemic-related challenges, airport terminals often live -
Symbolic Gestures
For those of you who hate reading and just want to get to the point, click here. 😀 As we’ve written here many times, we’d like you to consider thinking differently about airport issues. We’d like you to consider that the real challenges are not ‘noise’ or ‘pollution’ or ‘FAA law’ or ‘the environment’. What -
Sea-Tac extends coronavirus rent relief for tenants again, but tenants say more help needed
By Katherine Khashimova Long Seattle Times business reporter The Port of Seattle announced another round of rent relief for airport tenants this week, but many owners of restaurants and shops said the terms don’t go far enough. Dining and retail tenants at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport are eligible for four months of rent deferral on their -
Port Of Seattle General Commission Meeting
To be held in virtually via Skype in accordance with the Governor’s ‘Stay at Home’ order and Proclamation 20-28. You may view the full meeting live at meetings.portseattle.org. To listen live, call in at +1 (425) 660-9954 and code 698385915# Of particular interest is the runway re-surfacing acceleration: https://meetings.portseattle.org/portmeetings/attachments/2020/2020_05_12_SM_6d.pdf -
A Letter to Councilmember Earnest Thompson
Mr. Thompson is a member of the Normandy Park City Council and is well-known for his advocacy of HyperLoop technology. This letter was written in response to a conversation we had regarding Towards A New Normal. Hi Earnest, Just following up on our conversation. First, I look forward to seeing your information on HyperLoop. Second,