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Legislative Update 09-30-02
DeArmoun Road, Chugach Access & Vehicle Insurance

Dear Neighbors:

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities will be hosting a Public Hearing and Open House regarding the reconstruction of DeArmoun Road (Phase 2: E. 140th Avenue to Hillside Drive) on Wednesday, October 30th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. The event will be at the Rabbit Creek Elementary School library at 13650 Lake Otis Parkway.

While construction is planned for 2006, this is an excellent chance to talk directly with project personnel about the plans, get your questions answered, and submit your comments for the record.

If you are not able to attend in person, you can submit your written comments until November 30th to:

Therese Stokes, P.E., Project Manager
ADOT&PF Highway Design
P.O. Box 196900
Anchorage, AK 99519-6900

For more information about the project, go to the Hillside Roads Planning website at http://www.hillsideroads.com/dearintro.htm. You can also contact Therese Stokes at 269-0592 or by e-mail at . Individuals with a hearing impairment can call DOT’s Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD) number at 269-0473.

I have some follow up information about the public comment opportunity regarding Chugach State Park access. Several of you commented that the designated hours to review the detailed maps (2:00 - 4:00 Tuesday through Thursday) would prevent many who work from doing so. I passed that information on to the Department of Natural Resources and suggested they either put the maps on the internet, or offer evening hours. While it is not possible for DNR to put the maps on the internet due to their size and format, they have scheduled an open house for people to view and comment on them tomorrow, Tuesday, October 1 from 5 - 8 PM at the Atwood Building, Suite 1270.

Starting Tuesday, Alaskans must start carrying proof of motor vehicle liability insurance in their automobile or on their person while driving or risk being charged with a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $500 or a jail sentence of not more than 90 days, or both. The privilege to drive or registration of vehicles may also be suspended or revoked. The new provision became law this year with the passage of the Omnibus Drunk Driving bill (HB 4). Although the state penalty caps at $500 or up to 90 days in jail or both, local municipalities are given the option of implementing even tougher ordinances and higher fines. Anchorage has already exercised this option and its new ordinance goes into effect January 1, 2003.

On a logistical note, please do contact me if you are planning to change your e-mail address so as to avoid any interruption of Legislative Updates.

I hope at least some of this information is useful to you. As always, if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please get in touch with me.

Thanks,

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