(ANCHORAGE, Alaska) – Improving the safety of Alaskans in rural and remote areas took a significant step forward this week with a $12.4 million SMART Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). This funding will enable the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) to implement the Scalable Operations and Advanced Remote […]
(Ketchikan, Alaska) – Passengers on the MV Columbia can now stay connected to friends and family with the successful launch of its Wi-Fi pilot project aboard the MV Columbia, marking a significant step in modernizing the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS). During its recent voyage between Bellingham, WA, and Southeast Alaska, the Columbia became the first […]
(JUNEAU, Alaska) – The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is excited to reveal the winning names for Juneau’s snowplow fleet! After receiving over 400 imaginative submissions from Alaskans across the state, the hardworking Maintenance & Operations team in Juneau has chosen the following names to represent the fleet: Berminator Salt-O-Saurus Rex Ka-PLOW These […]
(JUNEAU, Alaska) – The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) 2025 Summer Schedule is now available for review and public comment. The Summer Schedule covers sailings from May 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025. The schedule and supporting documentation can be found here: https://dot.alaska.gov/amhs/doc/summer_considerations_2025.pdf The public is encouraged to provide written comments by November 12, 2024. […]