Our 2015 membership drive is underway and your support is needed and greatly appreciated.  There are public and community transportation challenges in state, in Juneau and in Washington DC. Your membership gives us the ability to advocate across the state and around the country for public transportation in Alaska! Help us to lower our administrative costs by signing up online or you can mail your membership to:

Alaska Mobility Coalition

3705 Arctic Blvd, #1777

Anchorage, AK 99503

   We are continuing to monitor the budgetary discussions taking place in Juneau.  Right now the Capital Budget is remaining unchanged so the $750,000 is secure.  We are very confident this money will remain in the budget when the bill is passed to the Governor.  When the bill has been transmitted, we will be sending a letter of support for the matching funds to the Governor.  If this money has helped you, we encourage you to write a letter as well.

 

Alaska Transportation Infrastructure Fund - According to the National Council of State Legislatures, Alaska is the only state in the union that does not have a dedicated transportation trust fund. That means that all of our gas taxes, DMV fees and other transportation revenue goes into the general fund. In the meantime, Alaska continues to lag in replacing much needed transportation infrastructure such as roads, bridges, ferries, airports and public transportation. The Alaska Mobility Coalition (AMC) is working with transportation advocates to create a statewide transportation fund for Alaska. We are pleased to be working with former State Representative Peggy Wilson on this project and are working to identify a legislator who will help carry this vital issue forward. In the meantime, the AMC is working with advocates from many communities to garner support from all across the state. We are continuing to hold monthly teleconferences and welcome anyone who would like to participate. For more information please reach out to me. I have linked an overview of Representative Wilson's proposal for your review.