Work continues on the Juneau Access Project, despite Gov. Bill Walker’s spending freeze. But it doesn’t involve moving dirt or pouring concrete.
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Kito: Will there be enough return on Juneau Access to justify investment?
The draft supplemental environmental impact statement for a road out of Juneau is now under review by the Federal Highway Administration.
City mulls housing development for downtown parking lot
Local investors in Juneau want to turn a city-owned parking lot on North Franklin Street into a 40-unit apartment complex
Juneau resident Dick Knapp appointed to MTAB
Knapp is a retired Coast Guard admiral and former Alaska Department of Transportation commissioner. More recently he has been chairman of Citizens Pro Road.
Parnell satisfied with Senate oil tax reform bill
But the governor says the Alaska House of Representatives should take its own look at the legislation, and make any changes members deem necessary.
Shuttle ferry design report due by end of February
Public release of the new design has been delayed while the department expands the report to address scrutiny and feedback received since plans for the Alaska Class Ferry were scrapped.
Kemp talks Alaska Class Ferry, Juneau Access in confirmation hearing
The joint Alaska House and Senate Transportation Committees Tuesday sent the name of Governor Sean Parnell’s pick for Transportation Commissioner, Pat Kemp, to the full legislature for confirmation.
AMHS chief Mike Neussl to step down next week
Captain Mike Neussl’s departure comes on the heels of a decision by Governor Sean Parnell to scale down the Alaska Class ferry project, but he says that’s not the reason he’s leaving.
Brotherhood Bridge for sale
Brotherhood Bridge is historic, and Alaska transportation officials are required by federal law to try to find someone who would like to preserve it.