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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION 2009 -007
A RESOLUTION OF THE PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
OF CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING THE CITY
COUNCIL AUTHORIZE AND IMPLEMENT NECESSARY
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE PEDESTRIAN CORRIDOR BETWEEN THE
CRUISE SHIP DOCK, RAILROAD TERMINAL, AND SMALL BOAT
HARBOR AREA
WHEREAS, cruise ship passengers traveling on foot between the railroad depot and cruise
ship dock transit and industrial area s frequented by heavy trucks; and
WHEREAS, the designated pedestrian path in the area is poorly marked, the surface is ill
suited for the luggage users typically have, and requires users to cross Port Avenue at some point;
and
WHEREAS, the right of way along Port Avenue is operated and maintained by the City of
Seward: and
WHEREAS, the pedestrian pathway extending southward from Port Avenue into the Small
Boat Harbor area and used by the cruise ship passengers and Alaska Railroad passenger is defined
along the waterfront by the Boardwalk; and
WHEREAS, there is a void at the north end of the boardwalk in way of the TraveLift station,
and the area at the head of .1 -dock discourages pedestrian traffic; and
WHEREAS, the City's reputation and desirability as a visitor destination is diminished by
the lack of a safe and attractive pedestrian corridor connecting the Cruise Ship dock, Railroad Depot
and Small Boat Harbor; and
WHEREAS, improvements to this corridor will enhance safety and facilitate more efficient
use of the area for cruise ship companies and passengers and others, and thus seems to be an
appropriate and legitimate use of cruise ship passenger tax funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PORT AND COMMERCE
ADVISORY BOARD OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. That the pedestrian path between the ship dock and railroad terminal be appropriately
surfaced, a safe crosswalk designated and marked, with special emphasis and a wind break at the
coal facility conveyor crossing, and adequate and obvious signage be placed in both terminals and
along the pathway to guide pedestrians safely through the industrial area.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION 2009 -007
Section 2. That the Railroad and cruise companies he encouraged to provide a secure luggage drop
and transport between the terminals so that pedestrians are free to move about.
Section 3. That the north end of the boardwalk be extended to Port Avenue to guide pedestrians
safely through the TraveLift area.
Section 4. That the gravel /mud area and refuse disposal containers at the head of J -dock be
completed to be aesthetically consistent with the remainder of the area.
Section 5. This resolution shall take affect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board. this 2 "d Day of
September. 2009.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PORT AND COMME eE *DVISORY BOARD
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