Tagairport issues(15)
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2026-02-022026 City of Des Moines City Council State Legislative Priorities
Des Moines City Council’s legislative priorities for the 2026 state legislative session, covering public safety funding, airport impact mitigation, historic preservation, ferry development, and local government financial resources. The city is not requesting earmarks for public works projects due to the challenging state budget. -
Program Idea Weighting – Phase II Process
Introduction and methodology document explaining the program idea weighting system for Sea-Tac and Communities planning alternatives. Describes the Phase II process for formulating and evaluating alternatives, including criteria for possibility of application, acceptance factor, and implementation probability. -
2025-02-14Washington State Air Pollution Map – Airport Communities
Map of Washington State showing cumulative levels of criteria air pollution with numbered markers indicating 16 airport-impacted communities. The map uses green shading to represent pollution levels from highest to lowest, with communities like Ellensburg, Everett, South King County, and others marked with red numbered circles. -
2024-09-01AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL – FAA Actions Are Urgently Needed to Modernize Aging Systems
GAO report to Congressional committees identifying that 76% of FAA’s air traffic control systems are unsustainable or potentially unsustainable, with 58 systems having critical operational impacts on safety and efficiency. The report highlights urgent need for modernization following a 2023 national airspace shutdown due to aging system outage. -
2022-08-20Waterfront Community with Aviation Infrastructure
Image shows a waterfront community with residential buildings, beach area, and forested hills in the background. Several people are visible on the beach, and the scene appears to be in the Pacific Northwest region near what could be an airport-impacted community. -
2020-01-28Commission Agenda Memorandum – Flight Corridor Safety Program 2019 contracts, agreements, and real property interests
Port of Seattle commission agenda item requesting authorization for the Executive Director to execute contracts and agreements related to the Flight Corridor Safety Program 2019, including removal of flight path obstructions, tree replanting, and property rights acquisition. The total cost estimate is $5,895,000 for a total project cost of $8,500,000. -
2003-04-18The Effects of Aircraft Noise and Road Traffic Noise on Reading Comprehension and Attention: The Ranch Study
A European research study examining the dose-effect relationships between aircraft noise, road traffic noise, and their combinations on reading comprehension and sustained attention in 9-10 year old children across the Netherlands, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The study found significant impairment in reading comprehension associated with aircraft noise exposure but no effects from road traffic -
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The Effects of Aircraft Noise and Road Traffic Noise on Reading Comprehension and Attention: The Ranch Study
A European research study examining the dose-effect relationships between aircraft noise, road traffic noise, and their combinations on reading comprehension and sustained attention in 9-10 year old children across the Netherlands, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The study found significant impairment in reading comprehension associated with aircraft noise exposure but no effects from road traffic -
2002-06-03Legal Analysis of King County’s Role in Des Moines Beach Park Conveyor Belt Proposal
Legal counsel James L. Brewer analyzes King County’s jurisdictional authority regarding a proposed fill material conveyor belt operation at Des Moines Beach Park. The memo examines property interests, covenants requiring park use only, and concludes the proposed 30-month project would be inconsistent with park purposes due to significant disruption. -
2002-05-01C.A.S.E. MEETING MINUTES May 1, 2002
Meeting minutes from Citizens Against Sea-Tac Expansion discussing various airport-related issues including geese shooting near schools, conveyor belt project opposition, arsenic contamination concerns, and updates from local representatives on legislative matters and environmental issues.