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A 2017 white paper from Burien's Airport Advisory Committee argues that unchecked expansion at Sea-Tac Airport is causing serious health and environmental harm—including noise pollution, air pollution, and related illnesses—for residents of South King County and parts of Seattle. The committee contends that the Port of Seattle has prioritized the convenience of air travelers over the well-being of nearby communities, while King County taxpayers bear the financial burden of an airport that benefits the entire state. The paper calls on the Burien City Council to urge regional and state leaders to coordinate aviation capacity planning and meaningfully address the human costs of continued airport growth.

The Puget Sound Regional Council's 2017 Annual Report outlines the region's response to rapid population and job growth, focusing on transportation investments, long-term planning, and equitable development. Key highlights include over $11 billion in secured state and local transportation funding, an update to the Transportation 2040 plan, and nearly $700 million in federally funded regional projects covering transit, roads, and bike and pedestrian infrastructure. The report emphasizes guiding growth sustainably through 2040 while preserving the region's natural environment and quality of life.

This is the Puget Sound Regional Council's Annual Report from March 2016, published by the regional planning organization that coordinates transportation, land use, and environmental planning for the greater Seattle-Tacoma area. The report covers the council's activities and initiatives across the four-county Puget Sound region. Note: this document does not appear to contain specific content related to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy.

The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) 2015 Annual Report highlights regional transportation investments and infrastructure improvements in the greater Puget Sound area. A key focus is the opening of the new South Park Bridge on June 30, which restored a critical crossing over the Duwamish River, supported by more than $24 million in PSRC funding. The report calls for continued action on transportation to support the region's economic centers and approximately 80,000 jobs connected by the new infrastructure.

This is the 2014 Annual Report from the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC), a regional planning organization serving the greater Seattle-Tacoma area. The report highlights key actions taken by the council, including the approval of $5 million in federal transportation funds to support economic recovery of Stillaguamish valley communities affected by the Oso landslide. Note: this document does not appear to contain content specifically related to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy.

This is the April 25, 2013 Annual Report of the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC), a regional planning organization serving the greater Seattle-Tacoma area. The report is funded by member jurisdictions and federal transportation agencies including the Federal Transit Administration and Federal Highway Administration. It covers regional planning activities and highlights local landmarks such as Chambers Bay Golf Course in University Place, Pierce County, which was announced as the host of the 2015 U.S. Open.

This is the 2012 Annual Report of the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC), covering regional planning, transportation, and economic development priorities for the central Puget Sound area. It highlights partnerships supporting economic growth, the long-range VISION 2040 strategy, and efforts to coordinate transit and land use planning from Tacoma to Everett. The report does not contain specific content related to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy.

Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) Airport Compatible Land Use Program Update, December 2011, prepared by Mead & Hunt. Financed in part through FAA planning grant AIP 3-53-5301-02 under Section 505 of the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982. Covers Washington State airport compatible land use history under the Growth Management Act (GMA), WSDOT Land

The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) 2009 Highlights report outlines the agency's transportation planning, funding, and economic development activities for the central Puget Sound region. Key efforts included distributing $214 million in federal Recovery Act funds for transportation projects, developing the long-range Transportation 2040 plan, and advancing regional economic strategies through the Prosperity Partnership. Note: this document does not contain content specifically related to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy.

The Puget Sound Regional Council's 2010 Annual Report highlights the organization's efforts to adapt to a challenging economy by reducing expenses, securing new grants, and directing more than $84 million in funding to regional transportation projects. Key achievements included the adoption of the Transportation 2040 long-range plan and the launch of economic development initiatives such as the BETI energy efficiency testing program and the Global Health Nexus, Seattle. The report reflects PSRC's broader mission of regional planning and partnership across the central Puget Sound area, though it does not specifically address Sea-Tac Airport noise policy.