Juneau and Haines have lost a ferry sailing for the second time in three days. Skagway also lost one sailing. High winds, heavy seas and freezing spray sent the Aurora back dock.
Transportation
Despite spending freeze, Juneau Access road effort continues
Work continues on the Juneau Access Project, despite Gov. Bill Walker’s spending freeze. But it doesn’t involve moving dirt or pouring concrete.
Blindingly bright ‘moose lights’ worry Troopers – but they’re legal, unregulated
High-intensity headlights are popular and getting more so, especially here in Alaska during the long, dark winter months.
Steedle: New timeline for Capital Transit plan update
Deputy City Manager Rob Steedle says officials have hit the reset button in the ongoing effort to update Juneau’s Capital Transit bus plan.
Ferry fares going up in summer of 2015
It will cost passengers more to ride the state ferry starting in the summer. That’s when fares for most Alaska Marine Highway trips will increase by 4.5%.
Another electric vehicle charging station to go online in Juneau
The fourth publicly accessible electric vehicle charging station in Juneau will go online the day after Christmas at the Marine Parking Garage.