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  • 2025-09-30

    HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis: SR 509 SB Ramps, NB SR 509 Ramps, and Des Moines Way S at S 128th St — 2032 No Action PM Peak

    This traffic engineering report analyzes three signalized intersections along S 128th Street near SR 509 in the Sea-Tac area under projected 2032 No Action conditions during the PM peak hour. The study finds that the SR 509 ramp intersections are operating well over capacity, with an Intersection Capacity Utilization of 104.6% and an ICU Level of Service G, while the Des Moines Way S intersection operates more acceptably at 63.3% ICU. Overall intersection control delays range from approximately 19 to 27 seconds, with most approaches functioning at Level of Service B or C.
    TagsDes Moines, Environmental Impact Statement, NEPA, SAMP, SR509, Sustainable Airport Master Plan, WSDOT
  • 2025-09-24

    Highline Forum agenda: Part 150 noise study and SKPCF environmental program

    The Highline Forum held its September 24, 2025 meeting at the City of Des Moines Police Training Room, with key agenda topics including an update on the Part 150 Noise Study for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and the South King & Port Community Fund Environmental Improvement Program. The hybrid meeting, co-chaired by Councilmember Matt Mahoney, also featured presentations on the SEA Airport Aviation Director search and a StART update from Port of Seattle representatives. The forum meets bimonthly throughout 2025, rotating among local host cities including Federal Way, Burien, Des Moines, and SeaTac.
    TagsDes Moines, Highline Forum, Part 150, Port Of Seattle, StART
  • 2025-09-24

    Highline Forum agenda: Part 150 noise study and SKPCF environmental program

    Agenda for the September 24, 2025 Highline Forum meeting hosted by the City of Des Moines, held in hybrid format. Topics include a Part 150 Noise Study update, SEA Airport Aviation Director search, South King & Port Community Fund Environmental Improvement Program, and StART update. The document also lists all 2025 Highline Forum meeting dates
    TagsDes Moines, Highline Forum, Part 150, Port Of Seattle, StART
  • 2025-09-02

    Des Moines City Council (aviation committee)

    A group of seven board members seated at a curved dais during what appears to be a public board meeting. Visible name placards include Traci Buxton, JC Harris, Matt Mahoney, and others, but the specific organization or meeting date cannot be confirmed from the image alone.
    TagsAviation Committees, city council, City Of Des Moines, Des Moines
  • 2025-08-16

    Des Moines Creek Business Park West: For Lease Flyer, 1432 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA

    Des Moines Creek Business Park West is a new 405,680-square-foot industrial warehouse facility planned for construction starting Spring 2025 at 1432 S 216th St in Des Moines, WA, located approximately 12 minutes from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The building features 36-foot clear height, 56 dock-high doors, 3,000 amps of power, and ESFR fire protection, with availability expected in Q3 2026. The site offers immediate access to I-5 and is available for lease, with the ownership willing to consider a build-to-suit arrangement.
    TagsDes Moines, Des Moines Creek Business Park, Panattoni, Real Estate
  • 2025-08-16

    Des Moines Creek Business Park West: For Lease Flyer, 1432 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA

    Commercial real estate for-lease flyer for Des Moines Creek Business Park West, a 405,680 SF industrial warehouse building at 1432 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA. New construction starting Spring 2025, available Q3 2026. Building features 36-foot clear height, 56 dock high doors, 2 grade level doors, 3,000 amps power, ESFR fire protection, LED lighting,
    TagsDes Moines, Des Moines Creek Business Park, Panattoni, Real Estate
  • 2025-06-01

    Noise Programs Office Comment Report: June 2025

    The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Noise Programs Office received 15,187 noise-related comments from 169 distinct households in June 2025, bringing the year-to-date total to 75,721 comments. The highest comment volumes came from Des Moines, Vashon, and Seattle, with the vast majority of complaints categorized as noise annoyance and submitted via a third-party web application. The report breaks down comments by city, zip code, complaint type, and filing method, offering a detailed snapshot of community noise concerns around Sea-Tac Airport.
    TagsDes Moines, Noise Complaints, Port Of Seattle, Sea-Tac Airport
  • 2025-06-01

    Noise Programs Office Comment Report: June 2025

    Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac Airport) Noise Programs Office monthly comment report for June 2025, compiled via PlaneNoise. Reports 15,187 total comments from 169 distinct households, with 75,721 comments year-to-date (YTD) and 421 distinct households YTD. Top commenting cities include Des Moines (5,050 comments, 12 households), Vashon (3,891 comments, 31 households), Seattle (2,231 comments, 69 households),
    TagsDes Moines, Noise Complaints, Port Of Seattle, Sea-Tac Airport
  • 2025-05-28

    Des Moines Past Funded Projects — Microsoft Teams Meeting, May 28, 2025

    A Microsoft Teams video conference displayed on a wall-mounted screen shows a PowerPoint slide titled 'Des Moines — Past Funded Projects,' listing Economic Development Element Planning, Marketing Grants & Business Assistance During COVID-19, EATS: Small Business Assistance, Food Truck Pilot Program, Website & Videos for Business Attraction, and Marina Redevelopment Plan. The system clock reads 5:42 PM on 5/28/2025, and the presenter is identified in the taskbar as 'Kaplan, Dave.'
    TagsDave Kaplan, Des Moines, Economic Development Division, Highline Forum, Microsoft
  • 2025-04-15

    Burien Airport Committee agenda, April 15, 2025

    The Burien Airport Committee held a meeting on April 15, 2025, to welcome new members, discuss the committee's workplan and legislative agenda, and review updates from the StART Committee and Highline Forum regarding Sea-Tac Airport issues. Draft minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting were also presented for approval, noting outgoing member thanks and a recap of a presentation made to Des Moines City Council on forming their own airport committee. Public comments could be submitted by email or in person via Zoom or City Hall attendance.
    TagsBAC, Burien Airport Committee, Des Moines, Highline Forum, StART

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Sea-Tac Airport is currently undergoing the largest and longest expansion in its history, collectively known as the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP). Some of it you can already hear, but you’re probably not aware of what it all means. Here’s what you need to know.
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As the source for federal transportation grants, the Puget Sound Regional Council was charged with developing a system to meet the growing need for commercial aviation. When the search for a second airport failed, they authorized the Port of Seattle to build the Third Runway, with a mandate to develop a noise abatement and mitigation program. In their effort to stop the Third Runway, the ACC argued over every detail of the Port's efforts--including property buyouts and sound insulation. The dispute was meant to be settled by a three member Expert Arbitration Panel. This is their final report. It finds 2-1, that the Port's program was insufficient in several respects. Despite that, funding for the Third Runway was approved by the PSRC, and the 'Port Package' program, proceeded largely unchanged. Expert Arbitration Panel's final decision finding that the Port of Seattle had not shown sufficient reduction in real on-the-ground noise impacts to satisfy noise reduction conditions required for approval of a third runway at Sea-Tac International Airport. The majority decision concluded the Port's noise abatement programs were insufficient despite being impressive in scope.
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