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- calendar_today October 31, 2026
Juneau Coordinated Transportation Coalition Seeks Community Input
The Juneau Coordinated Transportation Coalition (JCTC) has announced a call for public feedback on its draft 2026 transit plan. The plan is a key document that determines local eligibility for important transit grant funding through the Alaska Community Transit Office until 2031.
Plan Overview and Significance
The 2026 Juneau Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan was developed in collaboration with the City and Borough of Juneau’s Development Department and Capital Transit. This plan is updated every five years to ensure continued access to Human Services grant funding, which supports essential transit services in the region.
Focus Areas of the 2026 Transit Plan
The updated plan builds upon previous transportation planning work by including the latest demographic data, transportation and ridership figures, local transit provider information, results from community surveys, and a list of current project priorities. The cornerstone of the plan is to improve human services and public transportation for older adults, people with disabilities of all ages, and individuals with low incomes by enhancing coordinated transportation efforts throughout Juneau.
Opportunities for Public Comment
The JCTC is offering multiple opportunities for community members to review and comment on the draft plan. The Assembly Public Works & Facilities Committee will present the plan during its next meeting on November 2. Additionally, residents will have an opportunity to provide both in-person and virtual comments at the regular Assembly meeting scheduled for November 16 at 6 p.m.
The draft transit plan is available online for public review through the CBJ website. Written feedback can be submitted via email to forrest.courtney@juneau.gov until November 9.
Ensuring Ongoing Grant Eligibility
According to the City and Borough of Juneau, the publication and community review of the 2026 plan are necessary for local transportation service providers to maintain their grant funding eligibility. The process aims to keep Juneau's public transportation and human services transit systems aligned with current needs and compliant with funding requirements through at least 2031.
Next Steps
Community engagement in the review and comment process will help shape Juneau’s transit system over the next five years. The JCTC and its partners encourage all residents, especially those who rely on public transit, to participate and share their perspectives on how best to improve transportation accessibility and services in the region.
Source: juneauempire.com.
