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Alberta-To-Alaska-Railway-Pre-Feasibility-Study
Alberta to Alaska Railway Pre-Feasibility Study 2015 Table of Content Executive Summary ...................................................................................................... i Infrastructure and Operating Requirements................................................................ ii Environmental Considerations and Permitting Requirements .................................... ii Capital and Operating Cost Estimates ......................................................................... iii Business Case .............................................................................................................. iii Mineral Transportation Potential ................................................................................ iii First Nations/Tribes and Other Contacts ..................................................................... iv Conclusions .................................................................................................................. iv 1 | Introduction ........................................................................................................ 1 This Assignment............................................................................................................ 1 This Report ................................................................................................................... 2 2 | Infrastructure and Operating Requirements ........................................................ 3 Route Alignment .......................................................................................................... -
A Tale of Perseverance and Ingenuity Perseverance of a Tale by Ben Traylor
A Tale of Perseverance and Ingenuity Perseverance of A Tale by Ben Traylor Through excellent customer service and sound business management practices, provide safe, efficient, and economical transportation and real estate services that support and grow economic development opportunities for the State of Alaska. by Scott Adams Scott by TABLE OF CONTENTS Alaska Railroad Leadership 1 Leadership Year in Review 2 Business Highlights 8 Financial Highlights 10 Transmittal Letter 12 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SECTION Contact Information and Office Locations Back by Judy Patrick Judy by MANAGEMENT TEAM Clark Hopp Jim Kubitz Chief Operating Officer VP Real Estate Barbara Amy Brian Lindamood Chief Financial Officer VP Engineering Andy Behrend Dale Wade Chief Counsel VP Marketing and Bill O’Leary Customer Service President & CEO Jennifer Haldane Chief Human Resources Officer BOARD OF DIRECTORS Craig Campbell Judy Petry Julie Anderson John Binkley Chair Vice Chair Commissioner Director Gov. Mike Dunleavy appointed Bill Sheffield as by Ken Edmier Ken by Chair Emeritus Jack Burton John MacKinnon John Shively Director Commissioner Director 1 YEAR IN REVIEW A Tale of Perseverance and Ingenuity Once upon a time, in a world not yet steeped in pandemic, the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) began the year 2020 with optimism, ready to share a story of emergence from fiscal uncertainty. Yet, when the last page turned on 2020, our tale didn’t end with happily-ever-after; nor did it conclude as a tragedy. Instead, 2020’s narrative featured everyday heroes, brandishing their perseverance and ingenuity to fight common foes — the villain Pandemic and its sidekick Recession. Just two months into a promising new year, the rogue novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) appeared on scene, soon spreading throughout the land. -
Summary Report for the Navigability of the Nabesna River Within the Tanana River Region, Alaska
United States Departmentof the Interior BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT TAKE PRIDE • Alaska State Office '"AMERICA 222 West Seventh Avenue, #13 Anchorage, Alaska 99513-7504 http://www.blm.gov/ak In Reply Refer to: 1864 (AK9410) Memorandum To: File FF-094614 From: Jack Frost, Navigable Waters Specialist (AK9410) Subject: Summary Report for the Navigability of the Nabesna River within the Tanana River Region, Alaska The State of Alaska (State) filed an application, dated October 3, 2005, for a recordable disclaimer of interest (RDI) for lands underlying the Nabesna River "between the ordinary high water lines of the left and right banks from its origins at the Nabesna Glacier within Township 5 North, Ranges 13 and 14 East, Copper River Meridian, Alaska, downstream to its confluence with the Tanana River in Township 15 North, Range 19 East, Copper River Meridian." 1 The State identified the location of its application on two maps entitled "Nabesna River Recordable Disclaimer of Interest Application," dated October 3, 2005. The maps were submitted with the State's application. The State filed an amended RDI application for the Nabesna River, dated September 16, 2015, "to include only the submerged lands underlying the Nabesna River from its mouth to the Black Hills (Sec. 25, TI IN, Rl 7E, and CRM). The State withdraws its request for an RDI on the submerged lands underlying the Nabesna River from Sec. 25, Tl IN, R17E, CRM and the river's source at the Nabesna Glacier." 2 Clarifying its letter from September 16, 2015, the State submitted an email on October 16, 2015 stating that "the State withdraws its request for an RDI on the submerged lands underlying the Nabesna River from its confluence with the Cheslina River in Section 35, Tl2N, RI 7E, CRM upstream to the river's source at the Nabesna Glacier." 3 The State bases its application for a disclaimer of interest on the Equal Footing Doctrine, the Submerged Lands Act of May 22, 1953, the Alaska Statehood Act, the Submerged Lands Act of 1988, and any other legally cognizable reason. -
Roadside Salmon Fishing in the Tanana River Drainage
oadside Salmon Fishing R in the Tanana River Drainage Table of Contents Welcome to Interior Alaska ..........................................................................1 Salmon Biology ...................................................................................................1 Best Places to Fish for King and Chum Salmon ................................................2 Chena River ...............................................................................................2 Salcha River ...............................................................................................3 Other King and Chum Salmon Fisheries .............................................3 Where Can I Catch Coho Salmon? ...............................................................4 cover and front inside photos by: Reed Morisky & Audra Brase The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) administers all programs and activities free from discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, or disability. The department administers all programs and activities in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Ameri- cans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. If you believe you have been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility please write: ADF&G ADA Coordinator, P.O. Box 115526, Juneau, AK 99811-5526 U.S. Fish -
Tanana Lakes Recreation Area Master Plan Fairbanks North Star Borough Department of Parks & Recreation
Tanana Lakes Recreation Area Master Plan Fairbanks North Star Borough Department of Parks & Recreation Tanana Lakes Recreation Area Master Plan 2007 Planning Team: Fairbanks North Star Borough, Department of Parks & Recreation USKH, Inc. FNSB - Department of Parks and Recreation Executive Summary This Master Plan outlines the Fairbanks North Star Borough’s (FNSB’s) plan for the future development and use of the Tanana Lakes Recreation Area, a 750-acre multi-use park south of the City of Fairbanks along the Tanana River. The purpose of the Master Plan is to provide the FNSB with a long-term, planning guide for gravel extraction and development of the recreation area based on resource opportunities and constraints, development opportunities and constraints, and public needs. The Master Plan details the planning purpose and process, existing site conditions and land use, resources assessment, public process and demand, development plan, maintenance and operations considerations, and permits and authorizations required for development of the recreation area. The project concept originated approximately 15 years ago by the FNSB and its need to extract gravel for use at the South Cushman Landfill. The unsecured site has historically been a common place for illegal dumping of junk or abandoned vehicles and other refuse, as well as other unauthorized and criminal activities. Passing years have brought to the forefront the desire to clean up the site in order to enhance the wildlife habitat and natural features of the area in conjunction with the FNSB’s plan to extract gravel. As a result, this Master Plan has become a priority driven by both public safety and the importance of establishing this area for the community’s use and enjoyment. -
North Pole Road/Rail Crossing Reduction Project
Scoping Summary Report North Pole Road/Rail Crossing Reduction Project May 2011 SCOPING SUMMARY REPORT NORTH POLE ROAD/RAIL CROSSING REDUCTION PROJECT NORTH POLE, ALASKA Prepared for: Alaska Railroad Corporation 327 West Ship Creek Avenue Anchorage, Alaska 99501 Prepared by: DOWL HKM 4041 B Street Anchorage, Alaska 99503 (907) 562-2000 W.O. 60432 May 2011 Scoping Summary Report North Pole, Alaska North Pole Road/Rail Crossing Reduction Project W.O. 60432 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1.0 INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................1 1.1 General ..............................................................................................................................1 1.2 Project Team .....................................................................................................................2 1.3 Public and Agency Outreach Methods .............................................................................2 1.3.1 Mailing List of Potentially Affected Interests ............................................................3 1.3.2 Informational Flyer/Meeting Announcement .............................................................3 1.3.3 Advertisements ...........................................................................................................3 1.3.4 Project Website ...........................................................................................................4 1.3.5 Project E-Mail Address ...............................................................................................4 -
Your Ticket to Alaska Adventure
YOUR TICKET TO ALASKA ADVENTURE The Alaska Railroad connects many of Alaska’s most Adventure Class popular destinations: Anchorage, Seward, Talkeetna, Comfortable, forward-facing assigned seats paired with Fairbanks, and of course Denali National Park – home grand picture windows. Open-air vestibules allow for to Denali, the tallest peak in North America. Just as excellent views and unobstructed photos of the Great spectacular as these destinations is the journey there on Land. Dining is available for purchase onboard. The the Alaska Railroad. Our tracks span 500 miles/800 Coastal Classic, Denali Star and Hurricane Turn Trains kilometers across this great land, traveling along feature open seating in the upper viewing level of the dramatic coastlines, pristine river valleys, expansive Vista Dome cars. Adventure Class service is available on alpine forests and traversing the Chugach mountains all Alaska Railroad trains. and Alaska Range. In summer, trains run daily to and from eight major stops along the Railroad. Our Alaskan GoldStar Service reservationists are experts at helping travelers build With premium service aboard double-deck dome cars, custom adventure packages, from day trips to multi-day luxury rail travel has never been better. GoldStar Service vacations including rail travel, premium accommodations is offered on the Denali Star and Coastal Classic Trains and a wide range of activities. and features panoramic views from glass-dome ceilings and an upper-level outdoor viewing deck – the only of ABOUT OUR SERVICE its kind in the world. GoldStar tickets include meals in The Alaska Railroad is proud to offer two classes of the onboard dining room, all soft beverages and two passenger service: Adventure Class and GoldStar complimentary adult beverages per trip. -
Technical Report 01-05: Fish Habitats and Use in the Tanana River
Technical Report No. 01-05 Fish Habitats and Use in the Tanana River Floodplain near Big Delta, Alaska, 1999-2000 by James D. Durst June 2001 Alaska Department of Fish and Game Habitat and Restoration Division 1 Tanana Floodplain Fish Habitat Use Technical Report No. 01-05 Fish Habitats and Use in the Tanana River Floodplain near Big Delta, Alaska, 1999-2000 by James D. Durst Technical Report No. 01-05 Kenton P. Taylor Director Habitat and Restoration Division Alaska Department of Fish and Game P.O. Box 25526 Juneau Alaska 99802-5526 June 2001 2 Tanana Floodplain Fish Habitat Use Technical Report No. 01-05 TABLE OF CONTENTS ABSTRACT ........................................................................................ iv INTRODUCTION ................................................................................. 1 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ................................................................... 2 STUDY AREA ..................................................................................... 2 METHODS .......................................................................................... 3 Water Quality and Habitat Characteristics ..................................... 5 Fish Sampling and Observations ................................................... 5 Data Analyses ................................................................................ 6 Habitat Sensitivity and Forest Practices ......................................... 6 RESULTS ........................................................................................... -
WSK Commuter Rail Study
Oregon Department of Transportation – Rail Division Oregon Rail Study Appendix I Wilsonville to Salem Commuter Rail Assessment Prepared by: Parsons Brinckerhoff Team Parsons Brinckerhoff Simpson Consulting Sorin Garber Consulting Group Tangent Services Wilbur Smith and Associates April 2010 Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.......................................................................................................... 1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................... 3 WHAT IS COMMUTER RAIL? ................................................................................................... 3 GLOSSARY OF TERMS............................................................................................................ 3 STUDY AREA....................................................................................................................... 4 WES COMMUTER RAIL.......................................................................................................... 6 OTHER PASSENGER RAIL SERVICES IN THE CORRIDOR .................................................................. 6 OUTREACH WITH RAILROADS: PNWR AND BNSF .................................................................. 7 PORTLAND & WESTERN RAILROAD........................................................................................... 7 BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY ..................................................................................................... 7 ROUTE CHARACTERISTICS.................................................................................................. -
IWR No. 92 HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL
Hydrometeorological Literature Review for the Delta-Clearwater Creek Area Item Type Technical Report Authors Fox, John D. Publisher University of Alaska, Institute of Water Resources Download date 27/09/2021 21:23:01 Link to Item http://hdl.handle.net/11122/1438 HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL LITERATURE REVIEW FOR THE DELTA-CLEARWATER CREEK AREA Completion Report State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources Reimbursable Service Agreement Dated August 19, 1977 by John D. Fox Assistant Professor of Land Resources Institute of Water Resources University of Alaska Fairbanks, Alaska 99701 IWR No. 92 June, 1978 ACKNOWLEDGMENT The author wishes to express appreciation to Margo Paine of the Alaska Division of Lands for her cooperation and patience; D. Wilcox and Gordon Nelson of the U. S. Geological Survey for their cooperation and informative conversations; Robert Van Veldhuizen who helped wade through the computer printouts. This project and report were supported through a contract from the State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources. i i TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ACKNOWLEDGMENT . i i LIST OF FIGURES. iv LIST OF TABLES . iv INTRODUCTION .. 1 SECTION 1: LITERATURE SEARCH. 2 BRIEF SUMMARY OF LITERATURE SEARCH. 2 Meteorological ICl imatologi ca 1 Data . 2 Hydrologic Data--Surface Quality and Quantity. 2 Hydrologic Data--Groundwater 4 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY ..•.. 5 APPENDIX TO SECTION 1. ..... 19 SECTION 2: PRELIMINARY ANALYSES 21 LOCAL WATER BALANCE .... 21 Watershed Water Balance. 21 Field Water Balance. 33 GROUNDWATER REGIME .•... 37 General . 37 Clearwater Creek Area. 3B POLLUTANT TRANSPORT .... 40 ASSESSMENT AND RECOMMENDATIONS. 44 Precipitation and Temperature. 44 Wind Speed and Direction .... 44 Streamflow Quantity and Quality. 45 Groundwater... -
An Overview of U.S. Commuter Rail
AN OVERVIEW OF U.S. COMMUTER RAIL Timothy J. Brock, MA Reginald R. Souleyrette, PhD, PE KTC-13-18/UTCNURAIL1-12-1F This research was sponsored by: The NuRail Center National University Transportation Center and The Kentucky Transportation Center University of Kentucky Cover Photo: Tri-Rail System in Miami, Florida By: Timothy J. Brock Date: April, 2011 Acknowledgements: The authors would like to thank Dr. Ted Grossardt and Dr. Len O’Connell for their comments on earlier drafts. They would also like to thank the participants in the Cities, Transportation and Sustainability session at the Association of American Geographers annual meeting for the thoughtful discussion and comments on this research. Disclaimer: The contents of this report reflect the views of the authors who are responsible for the facts and accuracy of the data presented herein. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official views or policies of the Kentucky Transportation Center or of the NuRail Center. This report does not constitute a standard, specification or regulation. ii AN OVERVIEW OF U.S. COMMUTER RAIL Timothy J. Brock, M.A. Research Associate Kentucky Transportation Center University of Kentucky and Reginald R. Souleyrette, Ph.D., P.E. Professor of Transportation Engineering and Commonwealth Chair College of Engineering University of Kentucky FINAL REPORT May 2nd, 2013 © 2013 University of Kentucky, Kentucky Transportation Center Information may not be used, reproduced, or republished without our written consent. iii 1. Report No. 2. Government Accession No. 3. Recipient’s Catalog No KTC-13-18/UTCNURAIL1-12-1F 4. Title and Subtitle 5. Report Date May 2013 AN OVERVIEW OF U.S. -
Annotated Bibliography of Alaska Railroad & Related Timber Bridges
ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY OF ALASKA RAILROAD & RELATED TIMBER BRIDGES November 2008 Prepared for: Alaska Railroad Corporation Anchorage, Alaska http://www.akrr.com Historical Consultant: Alaska Railroad Annotated Bibliography Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page I. General Historical Works: Timber and Trestle Bridges 2 II. General Engineering and Technical Works 5 III. Railroad Periodicals and Engineering Trade Journals: 9 Key (Historical Articles on Trestles IV. Railroad Periodicals and Engineering Trade Journals: 10 Articles on Alaska Railroad and Trestle Construction V. Illustrated Publications and Rail Enthusiast Periodicals 11 VI. Drawings, Maps and Photographs 12 VII. Unpublished Technical Reports and Surveys 13 VIII. Unpublished Historical Reports, National Register Surveys 14 and Historical Documentation IX. General Historical Works: Alaska Railroad 18 APPENDIX: Examples of Illustrations and Documentary 20 Materials from Sources Cited in Bibliography Alaska Railroad Annotated Bibliography Page 2 Annotated Bibliography of Alaska Railroad and Related Timber Bridges November 21, 2008 I. General Historical Works: Timber and Trestle Bridges Austill, H. “Use of Wood on American Railroads.” Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers. (New York: ASCE, 1953): pp. 797-804. As part of its 100th anniversary celebration, the American Society of Civil Engineers issued a special centennial edition of its Transactions, featuring papers on the major sub-fields of the profession. Within structural engineering, four papers were published encompassing various aspects of wooden bridges and trestles, and timber construction technology. Austill’s paper, on the use of wood in American railroad structures, provides a concise account of both railroad trestle and truss development, including the growing use of treated timber in these wooden structures.