House Bill 26 would require DOTPF to plan statewide public and community transit, expand rural and tribal engagement HB 26 would expand the Department of Transportation & Public Facilities' statutory duties to include public and community transit, require study of alternative transportation in rural and remote areas, and codify stakeholder engagement (including tribal entities, ferry and Alaska Railroad). Committee heard robust stakeholder support and set the bill aside for further consideration.

House Bill 26 aims to revolutionize Alaska's transportation by ensuring public and community transit is prioritized, especially for rural and tribal areas.

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Senate committee advances House Bill 26, statewide transit plan, from committee The Senate Community and Regional Affairs Committee moved House Bill 26, the Statewide Public and Community Transit Plan, from committee by unanimous consent during its Feb. 3 hearing; Representative Mina was not present but her staff answered questions. The bill proceeds with individual recommendations and a fiscal note.

The Senate Community and Regional Affairs Committee has unanimously moved forward with House Bill 26, a critical statewide transit plan that could reshape Alaska's transportation landscape.

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