The Work Group considered analysis and data in the Alaska Marine Highway System Economic Reshaping Report (January 15, 2020), current and past service levels, travel demand, cost of service, regional economic importance, labor contracts, current and potential service providers, and other available information. The Work Group defined the future needs and purpose of the AMHS, with the goal to ensure residents have access to essential transportation services among Alaskan coastal communities.

• Letter to the Governor
• Report to the Governor
• Public Input

The Work Group consisted of nine members who are appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the Governor. The Work Group is comprised of the following:

• Public: Tom Barrett (Chair)
• Public: John Torgerson
• Public: Wanetta Ayers
• Aviation: Lee Ryan
• MTAB: Robert Venables
• Roads & Highways: Tony Johansen
• Labor: Ben Goldrich
• Senator Bert Stedman
• Representative Louise Stutes

Tera Ollila – Administrative Assistant
P.O. Box 112500 (mailing)
3132 Channel Drive, Suite 300
Juneau, AK 99811-2500
Phone: (907) 465-3905

• Administrative Order: gov.alaska.gov/admin-orders/administrative-order-no-313/
• AMHS Economic Reshaping Report (January 15, 2020)
  • Draft: Reshaping the Alaska Marine Highway System
  • Draft Appendix A: AMHS Volume and Revenue for each Route Group 
  • Draft Appendix B: Profiles of Communities Currently Served by AMHS Including Community Leader Perspectives 
  • Draft Appendix C: AMHS Regression Models