WASystem Plan Chapter11

Washington Aviation System Plan, July 1, 2009 Page 203 CHAPTER 11: AVIATION SYSTEM POLICIES LATS Policy Development Process A primary responsibility of the Washington State Aviation Planning Council was to develop a series of policy recommendations for the state’s aviation system. These policies are intended to guide decisions regarding how best to meet Washington’s long-term aviation needs. As shown in Exhibit 11-1, proposed policies for the Washington State aviation system will be considered in the context of the State Transportation Goals, the Washington Transportation Plan, and Federal Aviation Administration guidance. Exhibit 11-1: Washington Aviation System Planning Hierarchy At the start of its deliberations, the Washington State Aviation Planning Council adopted both a Statement of Purpose and Need and a set of Guiding Principles. The Statement of Purpose and Need summarizes that Council’s understanding of its purpose and charge. The Guiding Principles are the underlying assumptions upon which all of the Council’s policy recommendations are based. Policy recommendations were developed by the Aviation Planning Council to help guide the Washington aviation system Chapter 11: Aviation System Policies Washington Aviation System Plan, July 1, 2009 Page 204 Aviation Planning Council Statement of Purpose Maintaining a healthy aviation system is in the interests of the nation and the citizens of Washington State. Washington’s aviation system provides intrastate, national and international access for passengers and goods and is an important component of our national defense capability. Washington State’s aviation system is an essential function of our overall transportation system, because it: • Moves people…

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