Policy Order O-5

WHEREAS: The implementation of the FAA's NextGen Air Transportation System, which concentrated flight paths, has significantly increased the frequency of air traffic over affected areas, decreasing the quality of life for those underneath; and

WHEREAS: Cambridge is among the hundreds of communities throughout the United States negatively impacted by the NextGen system, including the neighboring cities of Somerville, Medford, Belmont, Arlington, Watertown, and Winchester; and

WHEREAS: In addition to frequent complaints from residents to both Massport and City offices, citizens of this and other communities have formed action committees to address the problem; and

WHEREAS: Multiple communities around the United States are supporting a "No Fly Day" to draw attention to the detriment NextGen is having on communities; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City of Cambridge recognizes and counts itself among the cities participating in the "No Fly Day" (#NoFlyDay) which is to occur October 24, 2015; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City go on record recommending that residents and city personnel refrain from flying on the designated day.