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Assembly approves design funding and ballot placement for Basher Trailhead parking after neighborhood backing; construction estimates debated
Summary
The Assembly approved a Chugach-area CASA proposition that would fund Basher Trailhead improvements if voters agree. Community councils backed the expansion; members debated whether to seek full construction funding or first approve design work.
The Anchorage Assembly voted Jan. 21 to place a CASA (Chugach-area service-area) proposition on the April 1 ballot for an expanded Basher Road Trailhead parking lot, a project supporters say will improve safety and access to Chugach State Park for East Anchorage residents.
Why it matters: Basher Trailhead is a popular access point for Chugach hiking, ski and bike trails; neighbors and trail users testified that overflow parking along Basher Road creates hazardous conditions. Supporters argued a modest municipal parking lot will reduce roadside congestion, improve sight lines and distribute visitor pressure across park entry points.
Community support and testimony - The Basher Community Council and other neighborhood representatives told the Assembly they have discussed the issue for years and passed motions backing…
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