TagSR509(79)
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2017-07-26Final Highline Forum agenda: SR 509 Project & Sea-Tac Air Quality Initiatives
The Highline Forum held on July 26, 2017, at SeaTac City Hall brought together community stakeholders, city officials, and representatives from WSDOT and the Port of Seattle to discuss key regional topics including the SR 509 Puget Sound Gateway Program, aircraft altitude concerns, and air quality initiatives near Sea-Tac Airport. Presentations were delivered by Port of Seattle staff covering noise programs and environmental initiatives, alongside updates on SeaTac's economic development. The meeting provided a public forum for emerging issues and planning for future discussions on airport-related impacts to surrounding communities. -
Frank Hansen (obituary Seattle Times)
Frank Hansen, longtime commercial airline pilot and the first mayor of the City of SeaTac, died of cancer at his home on Dec. 21, 2013. He was 87. Frank was born on Nov. 18, 1926 in Spokane, Wash., the fifth of six children. His mother, Vesta Alexander, was the descendant of Spokane homesteaders. His father, -
2003-01-01SR 509: Corridor Completion/I-5/South Access Road final environmental impact statement and Section 4(f) evaluation
This January 2003 Final Environmental Impact Statement evaluates proposed highway improvements in southwest King County, Washington, including an extension of SR 509 and upgrades to I-5 between South 210th Street and South 310th Street to improve regional access to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Three build alternatives and a No Action Alternative are assessed, with the SR 509 extension designed to accommodate two general purpose lanes and a center high-occupancy vehicle lane in each direction. The project was jointly prepared by the Federal Highway Administration, Washington State Department of Transportation, Port of Seattle, King County, and the Cities of SeaTac and Des Moines. -
2001-06-22Aerial View of Highway Interchange Construction with Overpass Bridge and Excavation Equipment
Aerial photograph showing an overpass bridge crossing a multi-lane highway, with active construction visible including excavation equipment, earthwork, and staging areas on the northeast quadrant of the interchange. Surrounding area includes residential neighborhoods and dense tree cover, consistent with the Pacific Northwest region. -
2001-06-22Aerial View of Retention Pond and Highway Near Sea-Tac Airport
Aerial film photograph showing a dark pond or retention basin adjacent to a winding road, with a multi-lane highway visible in the upper left. The lush green, semi-developed landscape and highway configuration are consistent with the Sea-Tac Airport region of Washington State. The film shows edge fogging on the left side. -
2001-06-22Aerial View of Freeway and Big-Box Retail Zone Including Lowe’s, with Waterway
Aerial photograph showing a multi-lane freeway (likely I-5 or similar Pacific Northwest interstate) intersecting with a commercial retail zone. A Lowe's home improvement store logo is visible among the big-box retail buildings, with a river or waterway visible to the left and extensive parking lots throughout. -
2001-06-22Aerial View of Land Clearing and Grading Operations Near Highway
Aerial photograph showing active land clearing and grading operations adjacent to a multi-lane highway (visible at right), with a commercial building and parking lot visible in the upper center. The site shows exposed soil, construction equipment, dirt access roads, and surrounding forested areas consistent with pre-development site preparation, potentially related to airport noise buffer land acquisition or compatible land use development. -
2001-06-22Aerial View of Highway Overpass Construction Near Puget Sound
Aerial photograph showing a multi-lane highway with an overpass bridge under active construction, surrounded by suburban development including what appears to be a school bus depot or transit facility. A body of water is visible in the far background, consistent with the Puget Sound region of Washington State. -
2001-06-22Aerial View of Forested Wetland and Ponds Adjacent to Sea-Tac Airport During Construction
Aerial photograph showing a forested wetland area with ponds adjacent to a multi-lane highway and an airport facility visible in the background. Construction activity and graded earth are visible, suggesting active development or mitigation work in the area. -
2001-06-22Aerial View of Highway Corridor With Transmission Towers Near Sea-Tac Airport
Aerial photograph showing a multi-lane highway (likely Interstate 5 or SR-99) running through a mixed landscape of ball fields, wetland ponds, and light industrial/nursery properties. Large orange high-voltage transmission tower structures are visible crossing the highway corridor, with what appears to be an airport runway environment in the upper right background.