The Alaska Government is moving forward with plans to cut the number of sailings to and from Prince Rupert in half beginning in July, despite opposition from Prince Rupert community and business leaders that included a delegation to the state capital earlier this year.
In addition to impacts to Prince Rupert tourism, Democratic Juneau Senator Dennis Egan said the loss of sailings will be felt in the state as well.
“The ferry system is the highway for Southeast and coastal Alaska and passenger and vehicle fees are its lifeblood. Because we lack a completed budget, this decision will cost the State of Alaska more than $400,000 of revenue,” he said in a media release.