Alaska Marine Highway System Launches WiFi Pilot Program on MV Columbia
MV Columbia is the first Alaska Marine Highway System vessel to offer free, ship-wide WiFi; federal funding means other vessels will follow.
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Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Welcomes Five New Cargo Carriers
Five new cargo carriers are using Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, boosting the airport’s standing as a global cargo leader.
Fairbanks Airport Director Tapped for Anchorage Position
The director of Fairbanks International Airport, Angie Spear, has a new assignment as Interim Airport Director at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, succeeding former lieutenant governor Craig Campbell.
West Susitna Access Road Touted at Mat-Su Economic Summit
West Susitna Access Project is touted as a road to revenue for the state and the Matanuska-Susitna Borough at Mat-Su Economic Summit.
Road Projects on Schedule Despite Delayed Federal STIP Approval
Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities officials say delayed approval of the Statewide Transportation Improvement Project should not spell project delays this year.
Bombs Away! State, Railroad Test Drone-Driven Avalanche Mitigation
State agencies collaborated to achieve a major milestone in avalanche mitigation technology, successfully using drone aircraft to trigger two avalanches.
Alaska Division of Facility Services Promotes Director
To lead the “facilities” part of the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Daniel “Danny” Gibson was promoted to Director of the Division of Facility Services.
Plan Approval Unlocks $11M for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Alaska obtained eligibility for an additional $11 million for electric vehicle charging stations throughout the state. Read to find out how.
Four Alaska Transportation Projects Split $25M in Federal RAISE Grants
A new bridge in Juneau and roads out of Kake and Aleknagik receive federal grants, plus some funding for statewide planning.
The ARROW Program: Drones Add New Tool to State Emergency Response Quiver
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities launched the Alaska Rural Remote Operations Work Plan program to improve emergency responses by incorporating remote-piloted aircraft.