Residents have until March 25 to give feedback on proposals like free public Wi-Fi downtown, increased bus service to the Mendenhall Valley and studying Juneau’s humpback whales.
Free public Wi-Fi downtown, increased bus service to the Mendenhall Valley and studying Juneau’s humpback whales are among the projects that could be funded by the fees paid by cruise ship passengers each year.
“That helps the Assembly make their final decision on this budget and how we ensure that these funds that are designed to be used for improvements for visitor services and passengers can be leveraged to benefit the community as a whole,” she said.can go toward funding projectsWith 1.65 million passengers expected to visit Juneau this summer, city leaders expect the fees will generate $21.5 million in revenue.
Other proposed projects include funding boosts for police and ambulance support along with bigger infrastructure investments — like Marine Park improvements and putting $5 million toward offering more shore power for cruise ships.
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