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