The state’s Department of Transportation and Public Facilities is looking for a company to design adding more substantive changes to the intersection like a traffic light, a pedestrian crossing and an alternative route.
Transportation
Kodiak celebrates state ferry Tustumena’s 60 years of service
Kodiak held a block party to mark the “Trusty Tusty’s” diamond anniversary, with officials sharing updates about her replacement.
Parking fines are about to get more expensive in Juneau’s downtown garages
Starting on Aug. 28, the current $25 ticket for a first parking offense will bump up to $35.
Regional airline says flight cancellations will decrease thanks to new technology
Alaska Seaplanes recently rolled out new instrument navigation approaches to a number of Southeast communities.
Federal departments announce about $280M in funding for Alaska projects
Grants from Transportation, Interior and Agriculture will fund road and harbor projects, energy development and cleanup of old oil wells.
Service gaps persist in proposed winter ferry schedule
“It’s pretty similar to last year’s winter schedule,” said Sam Dapcevich, spokesperson for the state Department of Transportation. “We’re dealing with the same fleet and the same crewing situation.”
Alaska ‘data bike’ proposal aims to reform how DOT assesses its sidewalks and trails
Imagine a Google StreetView car, but slimmed down to an e-bike.
Some passengers’ cars may be stuck in Haines for weeks after Beerfest ferry breakdown
Car reservations on ferries between Haines and Juneau are booked until July.
Stranded Beerfest travelers scramble to rebook after LeConte ferry breakdown
The 225-passenger ferry was scheduled on Sunday, leaving many Juneau-bound revelers looking for other ways home.
DOJ says Boeing broke deal that avoided prosecution after 2 fatal 737 Max crashes
Prosecutors told a judge Boeing had broken its three years of probation after the crashes, which ended days after January’s 737 Max door-plug blowout.