DOT&PF Seeks Public Review of Summer 2023 Ferry Schedule
Comments open for the next two weeks.
(JUNEAU, Alaska) — The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) 2023 Summer Schedule is now open for public comment. The schedule and supporting documentation can be found here: https://dot.alaska.gov/amhs/doc/service_notices/2023_summer_considerations.pdf
The public is encouraged to provide written comments by January 26, 2023. Comments may be submitted via the following website links (look for the “Service Area Events” and “Engage” buttons):
Comments may also be emailed to: restore@PublicInput.com, or faxed to 907-228-6873.
Two public virtual meetings are scheduled for January 27, 2023 to hear additional comments and consider other adjustments. Information to participate in both virtual meetings:
AMHS Summer Schedule 2023 Public Meeting for SOUTHEAST AK
Time: Jan 27, 2023 10:00 AM Alaska
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82458562885?pwd=VUNUSDN6SWs0bmJLbDhVak81NnhjZz09
Meeting ID: 824 5856 2885
Passcode: Eb8iky
Phone: +1 253 215 8782
Meeting ID: 824 5856 2885
Passcode: 588296
Or find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kcImydtKid
AMHS Summer Schedule 2023 Public Meeting for SOUTHWEST AK
Time: Jan 27, 2023 1:30 p.m. AST
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82688381659?pwd=UGF4SFZtYklCMFZydkg3SXhrdUpKdz09
Meeting ID: 826 8838 1659
Passcode: fxZ3ej
Phone: +1 253 215 8782
Meeting ID: 826 8838 1659
Passcode: 226598
Or find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/ksz3uPpJI
The January 27 meetings will also be held at the Alaska Marine Highway Ketchikan Central Office, 7037 North Tongass Highway for participants wishing to attend in person.
The Summer 2023 Schedule also includes a schedule for the M/V Hubbard, crew pending, starting May 1. Reservations will be opened once a crew has been secured.
AMHS takes care to design the schedule to accommodate coastal communities’ special events to the greatest extent practicable. In addition to other comments, the public is encouraged to submit special event information. The department will work to contract supplemental service, if needed, to cover service disruptions.
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities oversees 237 airports, 9 ferries serving 33 communities, over 5,600 miles of highway and 839 public facilities throughout the state of Alaska. The mission of the department is to “Keep Alaska Moving through service and infrastructure.”
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