Assembly panel reviews proposed Title 11 overhaul to vehicle-for-hire rules, including smart meters and higher fare cap Transportation Inspection Division staff told the Anchorage Assembly about proposed revisions to AMC Title 11 that would mandate smart taxi meters, extend audio/video retention to five days, strengthen enforcement and raise the maximum dispatch fare cap from $3 to $6; commissioners asked about costs, exemptions and fee calculations.

Anchorage is set to revolutionize its vehicle-for-hire regulations with a push for smart taximeters and a higher fare cap, aiming for better enforcement and recordkeeping!

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AMATS Policy Committee Plans Work Session to Address DOT Boundary Agreement Concerns AMATS explores legal review as policy committee addresses DOT's concerns on operating agreement.

Concerns about the AMATS operating agreement could reshape transportation planning in Anchorage—are we ready for the changes ahead?

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Central Region Faces $2.1M Budget Cuts Amid Snow Removal Equipment Concerns Central Region plans to prioritize snow removal despite significant budget challenges this year.

Anchorage’s Transportation Committee grapples with a $2.1 million budget cut, raising concerns over snow removal and safety as winter approaches.

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Anchorage Traffic Safety Task Force Implements Vision Zero Strategies Amid Rising Pedestrian Fatalities Task force discusses infrastructure improvements and driver behavior to address pedestrian fatalities in Anchorage.

Anchorage is facing an alarming rise in pedestrian fatalities, with 15 deaths in 2024 alone, prompting urgent action from city officials to implement the Vision Zero initiative.

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Lindsay Hajduk announces Fairview weekend shuttle launch in partnership with BAC Transportation NeighborWorks Alaska prepares to launch Fairview weekend shuttle to combat food desert challenges.

Anchorage is taking a bold step to improve local transportation and tackle food access issues with a new weekend shuttle service in Fairview!

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Anchorage Administration Reviews Snow Removal Strategies and Budget for Upcoming Season City officials discuss snow removal efficiency and budget management ahead of winter season.

Anchorage is gearing up for winter with new snow removal strategies and a budget boost, promising a more efficient plow-out process for residents!

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Hugh Ashlock reveals Diamond Center's potential for mixed-use development in Anchorage Hugh Ashlock advocates for redeveloping parking lot into housing at Diamond Center mall.

Hugh Ashlock envisions the Diamond Center in Anchorage transforming from a bustling mall into a vibrant mixed-use community, addressing both parking needs and the housing crisis.

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