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2026-03-09
How a Senate chairman’s retaliation harmed ferries | Opinion
This may not appear to have much to do with the airport. It is extremely unusual for any WA state elected representative to express frustration someone in their own party--particularly someone as powerful as <a href="https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/liias/">Senator Marko Liias (D) 21st LD</a>. But Democrats have had control of the legislatures so long it is inevitable that cracks will occur. We applaud any legislator with the courage to speak out in what has become a monoculture. In Washington, there are three independent budgets. As chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, Senator Liias controls one of them, billions of dollars in funding, not only for the ferry system, but also aviation fuels. One of his priorities is Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), a greenwashing distraction strongly supported by the Port of Seattle. There are ongoing plans to spend hundreds of millions of dollars in SAF processing facilities in and around his district. But despite promises from Alaska, United, and Delta, to achieve 10% usage by 2030, as of 2026 not one gallon of SAF has been used at Sea-Tac Airport. -
2025-12-23Fast shipping is increasing emissions. Here’s why delivery has become more polluting
By AYA DIAB It feels simple: You shop, find something you want and click to buy. It shows up today, overnight or tomorrow. We’ve gotten used to that speed. But that convenience comes with a climate cost. Multiple factors shape the environmental toll of a delivery. These include the distance from a fulfillment center, whether -
2024-10-24Overview of the 2025-2028 Regional Transportation Improvement Program
The 2025-2028 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), published by the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) on October 24, 2024, outlines planned transportation projects and investments across the greater Puget Sound region for a four-year period. It covers project selection processes, funding plans, air quality requirements, and federal performance measures for roads, transit, ferries, and active transportation infrastructure. This document does not specifically address Sea-Tac Airport noise policy. -
2024-10-24
Overview of the 2025-2028 Regional Transportation Improvement Program
The 2025-2028 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), published by the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) on October 24, 2024, outlines planned transportation projects and investments across the greater Puget Sound region for a four-year period. It covers project selection processes, funding plans, air quality requirements, and federal performance measures for roads, transit, ferries, and active transportation infrastructure. This document does not specifically address Sea-Tac Airport noise policy. -
2024-09-05Draft 2025-2028 regional transportation improvement program: Appendix A detailed project listings
This draft document from the Puget Sound Regional Council outlines the 2025-2028 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the greater Seattle-Tacoma region, listing federally, state, and locally funded transportation projects scheduled between 2025 and 2028. Projects are organized alphabetically by jurisdiction and include details on funding phases such as planning, design, construction, and equipment. The document was prepared as of September 5, 2024, with final updates expected by October 2024. -
2024-09-05
Draft 2025-2028 regional transportation improvement program: Appendix A detailed project listings
This draft document from the Puget Sound Regional Council outlines the 2025-2028 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the greater Seattle-Tacoma region, listing federally, state, and locally funded transportation projects scheduled between 2025 and 2028. Projects are organized alphabetically by jurisdiction and include details on funding phases such as planning, design, construction, and equipment. The document was prepared as of September 5, 2024, with final updates expected by October 2024. -
2024-05-13RCW 47.06.140: Transportation facilities and services of statewide significance—Level of service standards
RCW 47.06.140 defines transportation facilities and services of statewide significance in Washington State, including highways, the interstate system, ferry routes, freight railroads, and high-capacity transit systems, while explicitly excluding airport facilities and services from this designation. The law requires the Washington State Department of Transportation to set level of service standards for state highways and ferry routes, in consultation with local governments, while retaining final decision-making authority. Improvements to these statewide facilities are classified as essential state public facilities under RCW 36.70A.200. -
2024-05-13RCW 70.94.037: Transportation activities—”Conformity” determination requirements
Washington State law RCW 70.94.037 requires that any transportation plan, program, or project in areas that don't meet federal air quality standards must be shown to conform with the state's air quality implementation plan before it can be approved or funded. The conformity determination must be made by the responsible state agency, local government, or metropolitan planning organization overseeing the project. Projects limited strictly to preservation or maintenance work are exempt from this requirement. -
2023-12-05The Conference Center at Sea-Tac Airport: directions and parking
This document provides directions to The Conference Center at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, which is located on the mezzanine level above checkpoint #1. It includes instructions for arriving by car from multiple directions, by Link Light Rail, from a flight gate, by drop-off, and by hotel shuttle, all guiding visitors to the International ticketing counter area and up to the mezzanine level. Parking validation is available only in General Parking floors 3 and 5-8, and not all groups qualify for validation. -
2023-08-27Trade, traffic on I-5 corridor raise vision to global level
This article examines the growing trade and economic integration along the I-5 corridor connecting Portland, Seattle-Tacoma-Everett, and Vancouver, B.C., highlighting cross-border cooperation, Pacific Rim trade opportunities, and regional population and industrial growth in the late 20th century. It does not contain content related to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy.