Long-term ARRC land interest sought for Riverwalk

The Alaska Railroad Corporation is being asked by local governments and FAST Planning to provide a long-term land interest—through sale, easement, or ground lease—on Chena Riverfront property to enable construction of the Chena Riverwalk Stage III trail. Past arrangements have included a 5-year land use permit and proposals for rent-free long-term leases at nominal cost.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

FACILITIES

Contract term

Proposed long-term (preferably 50-year) land interest/ground lease or easement

Renewal

Historical commitments include offers in 1990, 1993, and 1994 for rent-free long-term ground leases and ARRC acceptance of certain maintenance responsibilities, plus a 5-year land use permit granted in 2014 and later reconsidered after a termination notice in 2021.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

FAST Planning Walk, Ride, & Roll Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda March 2026

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Who was awarded the facilities contract by Fairbanks Area Surface Transportation (FAST) Planning?

Alaska Railroad Corporation was awarded this facilities contract by Fairbanks Area Surface Transportation (FAST) Planning, as recorded on March 13, 2026.

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This is a Facilities contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in FAST Planning Walk, Ride, & Roll Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda March 2026 (Agenda), dated March 13, 2026 from Fairbanks Area Surface Transportation (FAST) Planning. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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