What is this notice about?
Fairbanks Area Surface Transportation (FAST) Planning has released a draft update to its long-range transportation plan for the Fairbanks and North Pole area, called the Interim 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). It also released a draft Air Quality Conformity Analysis that goes with the plan. The public can read both documents and send comments online from September 30 through October 11, 2026.
Why was this notice issued?
The MTP is a federally required 20-year long-range transportation plan. It must be updated every four years through a continuing, cooperative and comprehensive planning process. The draft update and its Air Quality Conformity Analysis have been released for public review and comment.
What action is being taken?
FAST Planning is asking for public comments on the Draft Interim 2050 MTP Update and the Draft Air Quality Conformity Analysis. The plan sets the long-range vision for the transportation system in the urbanized area of the Fairbanks North Star Borough, including Fairbanks and North Pole. It guides improvements for drivers, transit, people walking, people biking and freight users.
Who is involved: Fairbanks Area Surface Transportation (FAST) Planning; Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities; residents and transportation users in the urbanized area of the Fairbanks North Star Borough, including Fairbanks and North Pole
How can the public respond?
Respond by Sun, Oct 11, 2026 This deadline has passed.
“10/11/2026 11:59pm (comment period listed as 9/30/2026 12:00am - 10/11/2026 11:59pm; no time zone stated). The notice calls this a 30-day public review, but the dates listed are September 30 to October 11, 2026.”
Ways to respond
- Online form https://fastplanning.us/mtp/
What to include
Go to https://fastplanning.us/mtp/ to view the draft plan and Air Quality Conformity Analysis and to submit comments online. For more information, contact Jackson Fox at FAST Planning.
Contact
Jackson Fox, FAST Planning Executive Director
Fairbanks Area Surface Transportation (FAST) Planning
jackson.fox@fastplanning.us
(907) 205-4276
100 Cushman Street, Suite 205, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Will there be public meetings?
The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.
Key dates
- Sep 30, 2026: Public review and comment period opens (12:00am)
- Oct 11, 2026: Public review and comment period closes (11:59pm)
Original notice text
This summary was written by an AI model (Claude) from the official notice text. This is general information, not legal advice. Always confirm deadlines and instructions in the official notice. Legal disclaimer.