WA System Plan Chapter 1

Washington Aviation System Plan, July 1, 2009 Page 41 CHAPTER 1: STUDY OVERVIEW Introduction The current update of the Washington Aviation System Plan (WASP ) is part of the Washington State Long-term Air Transportation Study (LATS) and represents the first comprehensive aviation system planning effort in Washington State in over 20 years. The LATS initiative was authorized in 2005 by the Washington State Legislature through Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5121. The transportation bill requires Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to conduct a long-term air transportation planning study for general aviation and commercial aviation state-wide. The purpose of LATS is to understand what capacity currently exists in aviation facilities and what will be needed to meet future demand for air transportation. In addition to the standard elements of a State Aviation System Plan, this study included an examination of commercial aviation across Washington State as well as a focus on four special emphasis regions identified in the legislation: Tri-cities, Spokane, Puget Sound and Southwest Washington. LATS includes a study of existing capacity, aviation trends, system performance, market demand and system needs within the Washington State public airport system. The study also includes an assessment of air cargo and a review and evaluation of high speed passenger rail transportation. The statewide aviation system plan and airport capital improvement program addresses air transportation needs in Washington over the next twenty-five years. LATS study recommendations and findings will be integrated into the Washington Transportation Plan (WTP), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National…

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