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Port commissioners, keep leaning into a greener future
By The Seattle Times editorial board Thanks to the Seattle Port Commission’s leadership, every cruise ship that docks in Elliott Bay must power down their smoke-billowing engines and plug into shoreside electricity by 2027. The new requirement is no idle decree. The tens of millions of dollars the port spent to bring terminal berths the voltage necessary -
2024-06-25SR 509, I-5 to 24th Avenue S. (Stage 1b)
Aerial view map showing the SR 509 expressway construction project from I-5 to 24th Avenue S, including interchange ramps, toll points, and future light rail connections. The map displays the Kent area with various residential neighborhoods and commercial facilities including SeaTac airport vicinity. -
2024-06-25SR 509, I-5 to 24th Avenue S. (Stage 1b)
Aerial view map showing planned transportation infrastructure improvements including new ramps connecting SR 509 to I-5, Veterans Drive I-5 undercrossing and SR 516 interchange improvements, wider sidewalks and shared use paths, and future Sound Transit Kent/Des Moines Station location. The map covers areas of Des Moines and Kent with detailed routing and construction zones marked. -
2024-04-16Law Enforcement Response at Airport During Protest
Image shows multiple law enforcement officers in riot gear positioned near an American Eagle aircraft at what appears to be an airport. Officers are standing behind a concrete barrier with protesters lying on the ground, suggesting this was taken during an airport-related demonstration or civil disobedience action. -
Port officials expect strong — but not record-setting — Seattle cruise season
The Port of Seattle’s 2024 cruise season kicks off Saturday. ANTHONY BOLANTE | PSBJ By Joey Thompson – Reporter, Puget Sound Business Journal Apr 4, 2024 Cruise season kicks off Saturday, and while officials predict another strong summer, the Port of Seattle is expected to see fewer ships. The port forecasts 275 sailings between Saturday and late -
Port Thanks Senator Murray for Inclusion of $3 Million Environmental Mitigation Provision in Transportation Funding Bill
To view this email as a web page, go here. March 11, 2024 For Immediate Release Contact: Perry Cooper | SEA Airport (206) 787-4923 | cooper.p@portseattle.org Provision could support secondary sound insulation assessment SEATTLE – The Port of Seattle expresses its deepest appreciation for the successful efforts made by U.S. Senator Patty Murray (WA) to -
2024-03-04
Addressing Your Questions on SEA Airport Land Stewardship Plan and Tree Replacement Standards
March 4, 2024 The Port of Seattle plays a vital role in our region’s economy, connecting us to the world and generating jobs. We also recognize the importance of safeguarding our natural environment. That’s why in July, we adopted land stewardship principles to guide our management practices, and from there, developed two strategies: the SEA -
2024-02-27
$5 Million Approved to Pilot Noise Insulation Repair and Replacement for Near-Airport Communities
Assessment to determine the extent of replacements needed February 27, 2024 SEATTLE — The Port of Seattle Commission today directed staff to conduct an assessment regarding the effectiveness of previously installed, federally funded noise insulation packages in communities around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). In addition, the Commission authorized $5 million in Port levy dollars -
2024-01-01Flight Corridor Safety Program 2024 – Category III Selection Summary
Selection summary for the Flight Corridor Safety Program at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, evaluating four firms (AECOM, HNTB, Jacobs Engineering, RS&H) for a $2M contract to manage obstructions consisting of trees and vegetation around the airport. HNTB was awarded the contract after receiving outstanding ratings across all criteria. -
Flight Corridor Safety Program
The Port of Seattle has an ongoing program to remove trees around SEA Airport to improve safety during takeoffs and landings and replant in their place, native, low-growing trees. The first phase of work, completed in 2019, centered around trees on Port property. The second phase of the work, centered on non-Port property, is nearing