A recent state Department of Transportation action scrapping plans for the “Alaska-class” ferry for two, smaller shuttle ferries has spawned a series of regional meetings as well as continued questions and criticism from local leaders.
The revised plan stems from an effort DOT started in 2006 aimed at lengthening roads throughout the region and connecting communities by shuttle ferry, including extending a road north of Juneau to Katzehin, according to state DOT Commissioner Pat Kemp.