Let's Get Moving! A Call To Action.

Let's get moving and join in the formation of a regional transit system.

To build a regional transit system that is workable and deemed valuable by the future commuters of that system, your input is needed. Your involvement and advice is being solicited. A joint agreement has been signed by Mayor Mark Begich and Mat-Su Mayor Curt Menard to create a Regional Transit Authority to serve the 14,000+ commuters in the Anchorage and Mat-Su corridor.

Mass transit is a hot-topic throughout the nation, especially with the spike in gas prices everyone has seen this year. Mass transit is more than just a topic here in Anchorage, it is a real and present need. Currently the People Mover transit system and the Share-a-Van program are operating at full capacity. Our park-and-ride lots are overflowing. There is a long waiting list of willing and able commuters who can't get a ride because our current mass transit resources are maxed.

Who knows better how the current transit system can be improved than those who use it? Who better to advise what is needed than those on the current waiting lists (over 700 riders are waiting to participate in the Share-a-Van program)? Who better than those who do not have convenient access to existing transportation resources? For those of you who want to see an improved transit system and the development of an integrated regional system, take a moment of your time to take this survey.

The mayors are asking that you complete the "Commuter Survey" on the city's home page. I will make it even easier for you. I have placed the link for the Commuter Survey below. Please take the time to fill it out.

Commuter Survey

People Mover