Ryan Anderson

Alaska put $5.63 billion in road and ferry plans out for comment

“This STIP invests in safer roads, reliable ferries, stronger highway corridors, and community access while responding to rising costs and sustaining a competitive contracting community.”

The Permanent Fund's budget is up $5.3 million, and most of it goes to managers

“So if we buy a device and then it's not good in 6 months or whatever, you know, I just I just don't think that's a good use of money.”

The Permanent Fund earned $8.2 billion and none of it went into protected principal

Atlas Air would get five more acres of cargo ramp in Anchorage

“Atlas Air is our largest cargo carrier. They account for almost 30% of all cargo coming through Anchorage and Fairbanks.”

Juneau's dangerous Egan Drive left turn is finally getting a signal

“This award is a major win for Juneau and for everyone who travels Egan Drive every day. These improvements will reduce serious crashes, provide the first safe pedestrian crossing at this location, and keep traffic moving as the Juneau community grows.”

King Cove finally gets its road, and the lawsuits are still coming

“The King Cove Road is about safety. This project will improve transportation for the community while also creating local jobs and workforce development opportunities for the people of King Cove. DOT&PF is proud to work with our community, Tribal, and federal partners to deliver this long-needed project.”

After decades, King Cove's road may finally be coming

“STIP Amendment #6 aims to provide major projects on the Sterling and Richardson Highways the funding needed to advertise for construction contracting in the coming months to keep Alaska's construction season moving”

Nearly $350 million to replace one ferry — Alaska's lifeline to the Aleutians

“For the communities served by the Tustumena, this vessel represents far more than a new ferry. It is a lifeline that connects families, supports local economies, moves freight, and provides access to essential services. The design of this vessel was shaped by the experience of our captains, engineers, terminal staff, shoreside employees, and the communities that rely on this route. That collaborative effort has produced a vessel specifically designed for Alaska's demanding operating environment and the unique challenges of serving the Aleutian Chain.”

$2.2 million in federal trail money will fund 15 Alaska projects

“ATLAS represents a new chapter in how Alaska supports trails, outdoor recreation, and community connectivity. These investments will help improve and maintain trail systems across the state while creating opportunities for Alaskans and visitors to safely access and enjoy Alaska's outdoors.”

Alaska DOT&PF Awards $2.2M to 15 Trail Projects Statewide

“ATLAS represents a new chapter in how Alaska supports trails, outdoor recreation, and community connectivity. These investments will help improve and maintain trail systems across the state while creating opportunities for Alaskans and visitors to safely access and enjoy Alaska's outdoors.”

Alaska DOT faces continued budget shortfall despite partial restoration

“Director Pinon hit on it a bit with the budget and the cost of energy and how that just goes across the board, you know, to so many different things, because when the cost of energy picks up everything, the cost of everything goes up.”

Alaska Proposes $4.4 Billion Synthetic Aviation Fuel Refinery Using Beetle-Killed Trees

“Atlas Air is our largest cargo carrier. They account for almost 30% of all cargo coming through Anchorage and Fairbanks.”