401. Purpose of traveler information kiosk.
405. Traveler information kiosk locations.
410. Traveler information kiosk application procedure.
415. Review of traveler information kiosk permit applications.
420. Traveler information kiosk permit holder to maximize representation.
The purpose of the traveler information kiosk program is to provide centralized information on businesses, services, or activities located in the vicinity of the traveler information kiosk.
History: Eff. 5/18/97, Register 142; am 3/1/2002, Register 161
Authority: AS 19.05.010
AS 19.05.020
AS 19.05.040
AS 19.25.105
AS 19.25.200
AS 44.42.030
(a) The department will designate a location as a traveler information kiosk location if the highway rest stop or pullout can reasonably accommodate the traveler information kiosk.
(b) Repealed 3/1/2002.
History: Eff. 5/18/97, Register 142; am 3/1/2002, Register 161
Authority: AS 19.05.010
AS 19.05.020
AS 19.05.040
AS 19.25.105
AS 19.25.200
AS 44.42.030
(a) A government entity, chamber of commerce, convention bureau, visitors bureau, business association, or similar organization may apply to the department for a traveler information kiosk permit. The applicant shall submit the application to the department representative specified on the application along with
(1) a list of the types of traveler-oriented activities, RCIAs, and general services that the applicant intends to include in the kiosk; and
(2) a nonrefundable $100 application fee.
(b) Within 30 days after the department has received a correctly completed application submitted under (a) of this section and inspected the proposed site for the traveler information kiosk, the department will review the application and send a written decision to the applicant. If the department approves a traveler information kiosk permit application under 17 AAC 60.415, the applicant must pay a nonrefundable traveler information kiosk permit fee of $400. However, if the applicant currently holds a traveler information kiosk permit for the kiosk and is seeking renewal of the permit, the nonrefundable traveler information kiosk permit fee is $300. Upon receipt of the permit fee, the department will issue the permit and send it to the applicant.
History: Eff. 5/18/97, Register 142; am 3/1/2002, Register 161
Authority: AS 19.05.010
AS 19.05.020
AS 19.05.040
AS 19.25.105
AS 19.25.200
AS 44.42.030
Editor's note: A tourist information kiosk permit application may be obtained by writing Commissioner, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, 3132 Channel Drive, Juneau AK 99801.
The department will approve a traveler information kiosk permit application if the
(1) department has designated the proposed location as a traveler information kiosk location under 17 AAC 60.405(a) ;
(2) applicant is a government entity, chamber of commerce, convention bureau, visitors bureau, business association, or similar organization;
(3) kiosk may be placed at the proposed location in a manner consistent with the standards set out in the documents described in 17 AAC 60.915(b) ;
(4) department determines that the traveler information kiosk would benefit the traveling public;
(5) applicant agrees to keep the traveler information kiosk and the area identified in the permit free of litter and debris; and
(6) applicant agrees to other conditions necessary to protect the state's best interests and the traveling public.
History: Eff. 5/18/97, Register 142; am 3/1/2002, Register 161
Authority: AS 19.05.010
AS 19.05.020
AS 19.05.040
AS 19.25.105
AS 19.25.200
AS 44.42.030
A traveler information kiosk permit holder shall manage the traveler information kiosk to maximize the number of eligible activities associated with the kiosk.
History: Eff. 5/18/97, Register 142; am 3/1/2002, Register 161