Read This If You Want To Give Input On DOT Transportation Plan

Jan. 28, 2026 Dear Alaskan Community Member, The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is developing th...

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Jan. 28, 2026

Dear Alaskan Community Member,

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is developing the Alaska Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) 2055 and invites you to participate in a series on online focus group meetings. These meetings will gather input on specific transportation topics to help shape the statewide Transportation Assessment, goals, policies, and long-range strategies.

All focus group meetings are open to the public and will be held online. Each meeting will be 60 minutes long and facilitated by the project team. Meetings will include a brief overview of the LRTP and the topic area, followed by guided discussion and opportunities for public comment. Participants are welcome to join one or multiple meetings.

Draft Transportation Assessment Open for Comment

The Draft Transportation Assessment (Existing Conditions Memo) will be available for public review and comment from Monday, February 9, 2026 through Sunday, March 8, 2026 at https://publicinput.com/alaskaLRTP2055. Focus group surveys will also be available online during the public comment period.

Meeting Topics and Schedule

Focus group call-in links and surveys are available online or in the table below.

Focus Group	Meeting Description	Date	Time	Survey	Webinar Registration
Rail	Advise on the evolving role of Alaska’s rail system in supporting freight, economic development, multimodal connectivity, tourism, and emerging resource markets within the statewide transportation network.	2/17/2026	11:00am - 12:00pm	Survey	Meeting Link
Rural Airports & Floatplane Docks	Identify system-level needs to ensure rural airports and floatplane docks continue to provide safe, reliable, and affordable year-round access to essential services, goods, and emergency response for Alaska’s roadless communities.	2/17/2026	2:00pm - 3:00pm	Survey	Meeting Link
Active Transportation	Engage on the integration of walking, biking, rolling, and trail-based travel into Alaska’s LRTP to support safe access, health, tourism, quality of life, and Alaska’s identity as an outdoor state for urban, rural, and remote communities.	2/18/2026	11:00am - 12:00pm	Survey	Meeting Link
Transit	Guide the role of transit in Alaska’s LRTP by identifying strategies that improve access, equity, mobility, and connectivity for urban and remote communities through flexible and innovative service models.	2/18/2026	2:00pm - 3:00pm	Survey	Meeting Link
Rural Ports & Barge Landings	Assess long-term needs for rural ports, docks, and barge landings to ensure reliable and resilient freight, fuel, and community access while addressing local management challenges and climate-related risks.	2/19/2026	11:00am - 12:00pm	Survey	Meeting Link
Winter Roads & Trails	Evaluate the role of winter roads, ice roads, and snow trails in providing seasonal access for communities, subsistence, freight, and fuel movement, and identify priorities to support these systems as integral parts of Alaska’s transportation network.	2/19/2026	2:00pm - 3:00pm	Survey	Meeting Link
Community Connectivity & Frontier Access Roads	Provide strategic input on strengthening ground transportation connections that reduce isolation, support shared services, and improve quality of life for communities across Alaska’s vast and often remote landscapes.	2/20/2026	11:00am - 12:00pm	Survey	Meeting Link
International Airports	Engage on the strategic role of international airports through Alaska’s LRTP in supporting global cargo leadership, passenger travel, and statewide economic competitiveness while linking global connectivity to local community needs.	2/20/2026	2:00pm - 3:00pm	Survey	Meeting Link