In 2015, as a result of the FAA’s implementation of the Next Generation Air Transportation System, South Bay communities began complaining that aircraft noise levels had increased dramatically. The Select Committee on South Bay Arrivals, convened by local members of Congress in spring 2016 and led by Supervisor Simitian, solicited input from the community and experts, and subsequently issued a report with 47 recommendations to mitigate noise. The FAA implemented some of the recommendations. One of the Committee's major recommendations, to establish a permanent entity to address aircraft noise issues and provide a forum for community input, came to fruition in February 2019 with the inaugural meeting of The Santa Clara | Santa Cruz Community Roundtable. Unfortunately, that body ceased operation as of December 31, 2021. At present, the only community roundtable in operation is the SFO Airport/Community Roundtable.
Information about its meeting schedule and work
