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What is the role of the Transportation Advisory Committee?

The Transportation Advisory Committee is tasked with participating in the analysis, reviewing the work, and making recommendations. The committee consists of representatives from affected communities and user groups along the route, including local governments, state departments, federal agencies; Army and Air Force installations; Alaska Native villages; emergency fire and rescue; and advocacy groups. DOT&PF will support the committee by providing resources as requested and educate the committee on regulatory processes. Click here to engage with the committee, and review meeting materials here.

MEMBERS:

Local Representatives


Fairbanks Area Surface Transportation Planning
Mayor Bryce Ward, Chair of FAST Planning Policy Board


City of Fairbanks
Crystal Tidwell, City Council Member


City of North Pole
Mayor Michael Welch


Fairbanks North Star Borough
Donald Galligan, Transportation Planner


Tanana Chiefs Conference
Marina Evans, Transportation Coordinator


City of Delta Junction
Mary Leith, City Administrator


Salcha
Darrel VandeWeg, Chief, Salcha Fire and Rescue


Tok
John Rusyniak, President, Tok Chamber of Commerce


Tetlin Village
Chief Michael Sam


Eielson Air Force Base
Alexa Green


Fort Wainwright 
Vacant


Federal Representatives


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Katherine Hensley


Federal Highway Administration
Sandra Garcia Aline


State of Alaska


Department of Transportation and Public Facilities
Pam Golden, Transportation Systems Management and Operations


Department of Environmental Conservation
Emma Pokon, Deputy Commissioner


Department of Public Safety
James Cockrell


Alaska Railroad
Brian Lindamood, Vice President, Chief Engineer


Technical Transportation
Jackson Fox, Executive Director, FAST Planning


Advocacy Groups


Advocates for Safe Alaska Highways
Dave Waldo, Spokesperson or
Jennifer Campbell


Mining
Patrick Filbin, Mine Manager, Kinross Fort Knox


Tourism
Scott McCrea, CEO,  Explore Fairbanks


Trucking Industry
Joe Michel, Executive Director, Alaska Trucking Association