(ANCHORAGE, Alaska) – The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) announces the 2022-2025 Community Transportation Program (CTP) and Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) awards.

“The CTP and TAP programs enhance transportation infrastructure, promote safety, and improve connectivity across Alaska,” said DOT&PF Commissioner Ryan Anderson.“

Community Transportation Program (CTP): The CTP focuses on the development of facilities that benefit Alaskan communities. These projects include new or existing surface transportation facilities that enhance travel and tourism, reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions, and improve air quality. Additionally, the CTP supports initiatives that connect different transportation modes, such as roads and trails.

Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP): TAP provides funding for smaller-scale transportation projects that directly impact active transportation, pedestrian safety, and bicycle facilities. Projects eligible for TAP funding include the construction of turnouts, overlooks, viewing areas, recreational trails, safe routes to school, and assessments for vulnerable road users.

Communities submitted project applications by spring 2023. In December 2023, the CTP & TAP DOT&PF Project Evaluation Board (PEB) assessed, scored, and ranked the potential projects. Their recommendations were forwarded to the DOT&PF Commissioner for final funding decisions. These decisions were based on available funds for population suballocations, as outlined in 17 AAC 05.175(i).

The below tables outline the projects slated to receive "Intent to Award" letters from DOT&PF. However, the execution of final grant agreements is contingent upon the approval of the 2024-2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The STIP, currently awaiting approval from the Federal Highways Administration and Federal Transit Administration, provides detailed information on funding amounts and project specifics and can be reviewed here.

Transportation planners will soon engage with community officials to initiate the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) process for these projects. The MOA ensures effective collaboration and coordination between DOT&PF and local stakeholders.

“These projects represent the department’s commitment to improving transportation infrastructure and safety for all Alaskans, Anderson added. “We look forward to working closely with communities to bring these vital initiatives to fruition.”

Table 1. 2024 CTP Project Award

Name	Sponsor	Score
Bogard Road Reconstruction: North Earl Drive to North Engstrom Road	DOT&PF	382.0
Wales to Tin City Road Reconstruction	City of Wales via Kawerak Inc.	371.0
Seldon Road Reconstruction, Wasilla Fishhook Road to Snowgoose Drive	Matanuska Susitna Borough	369.3
Seldon Road Reconstruction, Snowgoose Drive to Lucille Street	Matanuska Susitna Borough	367.3
Vintage Boulevard and Clinton Drive Reconstruction	City and Borough of Juneau	344.0
Akutan Harbor Access Road	Akutan	338.8
Wales Community Roads Improvement	City of Wales via Kawerak Inc.	338.8
Captain's Bay Road	City of Unalaska	334.0

 

Table 2. 2024 TAP Project Awards

Name	Sponsor	Score
Portage Curve Multi-Modal and Trail of Blue Ice Connector	U.S. Forest Service	439.0
Naknek to King Salmon Non-motorized Pathway	Naknek	437.5
Palmer Fishhook Separated Pathway: Trunk Road to Edgerton Parks Road	Matanuska Susitna Borough	414.8
Healy to Antler Ridge Separated Path	Denali Borough	410.5
Healy Area & School Pedestrian Path	Denali Borough	388.5
Knik River Wayside Gold Star Families Memorial	Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game	388.0
Craig-Klawock Bike and Pedestrian Pathway	Craig	381.0
Spruce Mill Promenade	City of Ketchikan	363.0
Homer All-Ages and Abilities Pedestrian Pathway	Homer	362.7
Inner/Outer Springer Loop Separated Pathway	Matanuska Susitna Borough	358.5
Montana Creek Bridge Replacement	City and Borough of Juneau	340.0

 

For more information about the program, to see a map of all the project nominations and to see final Project Evaluation scores please visit: dot.alaska.gov/stwdplng/cip/stip/projects/CTP.shtml

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities oversees 237 airports, 9 ferries serving 35 communities along 3,500 marine miles, over 5,600 miles of highway and 839 public facilities throughout the state of Alaska. The mission of the department is to “Keep Alaska Moving through service and infrastructure.”

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