Naknek
Crossing Intermodal Economic Impact and Airport
Use Study
Project Information
Updated 5/17/2005
 The
Naknek Crossing Intermodal Economic and Airport
Use Study was approved by DOT&PF Commissioner
Mike Barton on April 25, 2005 and can be dowloaded
here. (10.3mb, 261 pages)
The report and appendices
can be downloaded separately by taking
this link.
The study demonstrates a compelling
state interest in moving forward with a bridge
project and consolidation of airport facilities.
Benefits include:
- Reduced cost of travel between
communities
- Consolidation of some community
services, and a corresponding reduced cost
of those services
- Improved safety for travelers
- Improved emergency services
and better access to health care
- Better schools and educational
opportunities for the children of the communities
- The opportunity to generate
economic activity throughout the borough
Originally recommended in the
Southwest Alaska Transportation Plan, the study
is adopted as a component of the Alaska Statewide
Transportation Plan.
About this study
The study was recommended
in the Southwest Alaska Transportation Plan,
released in November 2002, which indicated the
Naknek crossing may be desirable for safety,
access, economic development and cost concerns.
The proposed crossing would entail
a bridge spanning the Naknek River and connecting
three communities of Bristol Bay Borough. A
bridge would influence aviation use patterns
and the priority of aviation operations and
improvements at individual airport facilities,
some of which are already identified and awaiting
funding. The multi-modal needs study defines
the appropriate level of transportation investment,
and examines the distribution of costs and benefits
among various interests. The study's aim is
to compare the future costs and benefits of
a highway crossing to those of airport improvements
only.
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