Resources
If you want to learn more about airplane noise, the FAA's NextGen program, and the adverse impact of aircraft noise on people around the country, follow the links below.
Local Efforts to Address Airplane Noise
Airplane Noise in the 18th Congressional District (Rep. Anna Eshoo)
The Basics of Noise Metrics (An excellent primer!)
James Lyons et al. vs. FAA, Petitioners' Opening Brief (Residents of Portola Valley and Woodside suing the FAA)
Proposed National Legislation
S. 2761: FAA Community Accountability Act of 2016, Sponsored by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (MA)
H.R. 3965: FAA Community Accountability Act of 2015, Sponsored by Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-7)
H.R. 3384: Quiet Communities Act of 2015, Sponsored by Rep. Grace Meng (NY-6)
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National & International Resources on Airplane Noise
Information about the SFO Roundtable
Information about NextGen and the FAA
FAA Initiative to Address Noise Concerns ofSanta Cruz/Santa Clara/San Mateo/San Francisco Counties Feasibility Study (Presented in Los Altos, CA on Mar 7 2016 to elected officials and citizen advocates)