{"id":46842,"date":"2019-04-23T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-04-23T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.juneauempire.com\/news\/state-considers-adding-additional-terminal-in-juneau-for-new-ferries\/"},"modified":"2019-04-23T13:41:15","modified_gmt":"2019-04-23T21:41:15","slug":"state-considers-adding-additional-terminal-in-juneau-for-new-ferries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.juneauempire.com\/news\/state-considers-adding-additional-terminal-in-juneau-for-new-ferries\/","title":{"rendered":"State considers adding additional terminal in Juneau for new ferries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t\t\t

Alaska is considering adding another terminal to accommodate the short range of a new class of ferries, officials said.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

The administration of Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy may propose a new Juneau terminal 30 miles north of an existing terminal for the new Alaska Class ferries, CoastAlaska reported Friday.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

[Southeast marine pilots concerned about maneuverability of megaship]<\/a><\/ins><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

The terminal proposal is part of a plan to ensure day boats can connect Juneau with Haines and Skagway.<\/p>\n

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The end of Juneau’s road system at Cascade Point in Berners Bay in May 2006. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t

The Alaska Class ferry Tazlina is expected to embark upon its maiden voyage next month, but a March 26 Department of Transportation & Public Facilities memo made public Friday says the Tazlina will not be able to make its connections.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

“There is insufficient time to conduct a round trip from Auke Bay to Haines and Skagway in less than 12 hours’ time,” wrote Kirk Miller, a transportation department engineer.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

[Senators propose way for ferries to run this winter]<\/a><\/ins><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

The $27 million measure would include a new seasonal terminal farther north at Cascade Point to keep short-run ferries viable.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

“With the reduced travel time, there can be double the frequency of trips,” transportation department spokesperson Meadow Bailey wrote in a statement. “The project would result in a shorter ferry run, therefore reducing the cost of operating and reducing crew costs.”<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

Democratic state Rep. Sara Hannan, whose district includes Haines, Skagway and downtown Juneau, said she had not been briefed on the proposal.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u2022 This is an Associated Press report.<\/b><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

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