State transportation officials are seeking public comment through July 22 on the draft schedule of regional sailings from Oct. 1, through April 30, 2027.
The proposed schedule and supporting documentation released on July 8 is available online at dot.alaska.gov/amhs/doc/winter_considerations_2026-2027.pdf.
The public is encouraged to review the draft document and submit comments through 5 p.m. on July 22 to [email protected].
Two virtual public hearings are also scheduled on July 23 to receive public comment.
The Southeast schedule review is set for 9 a.m. and the Southcentral and Southwest schedule review at 11 a.m.
Use your PC, MAC, iPad or Android with Webinar ID: 842 1198 2636 to join the Southeast Alaska webinar link at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84211982636 or phone 719-359-4580. If prompted use code 84211982636# or join via audio at 719-359-4580. International numbers available: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/keiCmIaLb.
For the Southcentral and Southwest schedule review on July 23 the website is https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84474426337 and the Webinar ID is 84474426337. To join by phone, call 253-205-0468 and if prompted use code 844744263373#.
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