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ONLINE PUBLIC NOTICE

Draft Metropolitan Transportation Area Boundary Update

30-Day Public Comment Period

October 12 – November 12, 2023

In coordination with the results of the 2020 U.S. Census, FAST Planning has developed a new Draft Metropolitan Planning Area Boundary Update for public review and comment. Areas of boundary expansion for transportation planning purposes include Farmer’s Loop, Chena Ridge, Chena Pump, Moose Creek, and Eielson Air Force Base. The public comment period will be open from Thursday, October 12 to Sunday, November 12, 2023. 

To view the document and submit comments online, please go to:

https://www.fastplanning.us/draftmpa

The FAST Planning public hearing requirements agree to use the TIP development process to satisfy the public hearing requirements of Section 5307(c). The public notice of public involvement activities and time established for public review and comment on the TIP will satisfy the program-of-projects requirements of the Urbanized Area Formula Program. See 23 C.F.R. Part 450 and 49 C.F.R. Part 613 (specifically Subpart B, “Statewide Transportation Planning,” and Subpart C, “Metropolitan Transportation Planning and Programming”). The public involvement process is described at 23 C.F.R. Section 450.316(b). FAST Planning complies with the AKDOT&PF Title VI Nondiscrimination Policy, and operates Federal Programs without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, ability, or national origin. To view the full Title VI Nondiscrimination Policy or to file a complaint, go to: https://fastplanning.us/civilrights. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services, and/or special modifications to participate in this public meeting should contact Jackson Fox at (907) 205-4276 or email: jackson.fox@fastplanning.us.