The reasons people are against the Juneau road are flimsy. Even with the road, many in town simply could not afford to take a ferry across Lynn Canal and then drive to Juneau. However, merchants who ship from Juneau could see lowered costs and jobs would be created in trucking, auto repairs and service, road repair, and accommodating Juneau visitors.
The road also would provide emergency transportation when planes can’t fly. It would save lives.…