The state is seeking feedback on the 2022 summer ferry schedule.<\/p>\n
The proposed operating plan, which covers May through September 2022, is now available for review, Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities announced in a news release. Comments can be submitted through Aug. 31.<\/p>\n
“This summer schedule will allow residents and visitors to make plans on our ferry system a year in advance, bringing certainty and reliability,” said John Commissioner MacKinnon in a news release. “This is only possible because Governor Dunleavy forward funded the AMHS by 18 months, increased the ferry system budget year-over-year by $8 million and continues to push for reforms that will make for more sustainable ferry service in the face of continued budget deficits.”<\/p>\n
The proposed vessel deployment is:<\/p>\n
— Kennicott to operate Bellingham-Juneau cross the Gulf to Southwest, three times per month, May through September.<\/p>\n
— Matanuska to operate on the Wednesday Bellingham route, May through September.<\/p>\n
— LeConte to sail Northern Panhandle May through September.<\/p>\n
— Columbia to operate on the Friday Bellingham route, mid-May to mid-September (pending crew availability).<\/p>\n
— Lituya to sail five days per week between Annette Bay and Ketchikan, May, August and September. It will be in a federal project in June and July.<\/p>\n
— Tustumena to sail the Southwest Route with one Aleutian chain trip per month May through September.<\/p>\n
— Aurora to sail PWS May through September.<\/p>\n
Comments can be faxed to 907-228-6873 or emailed to dot.amhs.comments@alaska.gov, according to the transportation department. Email is preferred. A teleconference for additional comments is scheduled for 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 2, for Southeast schedules; and 1:30 p.m. for Southwest and Southcentral schedules.<\/p>\n
The toll -free number to participate in both teleconferences is: 1-515-604-9000, access code 279613.<\/p>\n