Truck parking study

This $350,000 Formula Grant award from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Highway Planning and Construction Program (CFDA 20.205) supports a truck parking study in Alaska. The project, which is part of the Alaska Moves 2050: Freight Investment Plan, aims to assess the critical shortage of truck parking along Alaska's extensive transportation routes and propose solutions to enhance safety for truck drivers needing rest. In collaboration with the private sector, the study will identify parking needs and gaps, and develop innovative strategies to address the urgent need for accessible truck parking across the state. The grant was awarded on November 20, 2024 to the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, which will serve as the lead agency for executing the study.

Project description

This study, backed by the national highway freight program, targets the critical shortage of truck parking along alaska's extensive routes, focusing on safety for truckers needing rest. In collaboration with the private sector, IT aims to assess parking needs, identify gaps, and propose solutions. The project prioritizes safety enhancements and innovative strategies to address the urgent need for accessible parking, ensuring the well-being of truck drivers across the state. *project is in the alaska moves 2050: freight investment plan - appendix J.