Asleep at the Switch

Just wonder if most read this letter to the editor in the Fairbanks News Miner.

ASLEEP AT THE SWITCH
John Swan, Ester
Published Thursday, January 29, 2009

To the editor:

A rail line will be going from Fairbanks to Delta Junction. The land for that right of way will be deeded to the railroad. To cross the land in places other than designated trails and other crossings will be a trespass violation. To date, very few crossing spots have been identified by the railroad.

The News-Miner has published articles; the railroad has held public meetings. Attendance has been dismal.

The comment deadline is Monday. If you don’t comment, then don’t complain when you cannot access your favorite cabin, hunting camp or other spot south of the Tanana because your winter, summer or water access has been closed. At best I urge you to write a comment.
At least, I urge you to go to the Department of Natural Resources office and indicate on a map where your access routes are.

Written comments can go to:
David Navecky,
STB Finance Docket No. 34658
Surface Transportation Board
395 E. St., S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20423-0001

Don’t let this opportunity slide by because you were — to borrow an appropriate railroad term — asleep at the switch!