The results are in! Click on the links to see how our 2024 Summer Survey went. All responses received through August 31 are included.
Issue 1: Alaska has severe winters with subzero temperatures, six months of darkness, and frequent snow accumulation. Are you concerned about sharing highways with 80-ton and 95-foot long ore haul trucks traveling four times per hour every day of the year? Chart 1
Issue 2: The Alaska-Richardson-Steese Highway corridor is being turned into an industrial haul route for private, foreign mineral extraction without fair compensation to the state for the resulting damage to roads and infrastructure. Meanwhile, Department of Transportation studies show maintenance and operations are underfunded and understaffed. Are you in favor of this as an ongoing situation? Chart 2
How has the hauling of ore with 80-ton trucks from Tok to Ft. Knox affected your life (or that of someone you know)? Impacts Chart
What are your other impacts and concerns? (This is a comment list copied word for word from the surveys). Other Impacts Comments
Ore haul trucks are causing significant road damage and increase risk to public safety. Other mining operations intend to truck their ore on our public roads. Who should pay to repair damages? Financial Responsibility Chart
Do you generally support legislation that creates a gross vehicle weight restriction for heavy trucks and levies a fee for those that are overweight? Weight Restrictions Chart
Did you know that mining in Alaska contributes less than half of ONE percent (0.4%) to our state revenue (the budget used for schools, roads, etc.) as compared to around 20% from oil and gas? Mining Contributions Chart
Should industrial operations be using the same public highways meant for commuters, buses, emergency responders, commercial trucks, military convoys, and tourists? Industrial Road Use Chart
How do you think the ore haul should proceed? Ore Haul Future Chart
What message should we carry to our elected officials concerning this and any future ore hauling? (This is a comment list copied word for word from the surveys). Message Comments