Apr 23, 2013 | Coastal Parkway Across French Prairie
The Oregon House Transportation Committee held a hearing on April 8 regarding HB2696, the “Coastal Parkway bill.” The bill did not move forward to a working session, and thus died in this legislative session. What is of note is how overwhelming the opposition was. In...
Oct 10, 2012 | Aurora Airport Expansion
On October 17 and 18, ODA and FAA signed the final Airport Layout Plan, finalizing the central elements of the Aurora Airport Master Plan process by finally agreeing on the location of the air traffic control tower, the strength and designation of the runway, the...
Apr 2, 2012 | Lead Emissions at General Aviation Airports
In this post: Impacts of Lead in Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions At Aurora State Airport Impacts of Lead in Aviation Gasoline Download the Report (PDF). In July of 2011 Miranda et al. published a study (Miranda 2011 Study) analyzing blood lead levels of children...
Apr 5, 2011 | Aurora Airport Expansion
On March 31, the Oregon Department of Aviation recommendation on updates to the Aurora Airport Master Plan was made to the Oregon Aviation Board by ODA staff and their consultant. Of note, the core of the presentation was the explanation of the “Preferred...
Mar 12, 2011 | Aurora Airport Expansion
Friends of French Prairie submitted a written letter in opposition to all three build alternatives, accompanied by a petition signed by many members, given that all expansion alternatives do so at the expense of farm land. In part the letter said: “We are...