Tiny Alaska port town designs transportation plan to handle huge crowds

By: Yereth Rosen

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: July 16, 2026

Words: 797

Last Updated: 1 day, 3 hours ago

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The western Prince William Sound town of Whittier is small, with only about 250 residents packed into a narrow slice of land between the mountains and the sea. But it accommodates a huge number of travelers who move in and out by cruise ship, ferry, railroad, car, bus and truck.

In recent years, according to city officials, Whittier has gotten about 700,000 visitors annually: tourists, recreational users, seafood workers, cargo …

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