Matanuska-Susitna Borough planning commission hears public concerns about Safe Streets plan; staff says core area boundary won't change

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Planning Commission on March 3, 2025 heard public concerns about the borough's proposed Safe Streets for All Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and approved its consent agenda, which introduced two quasi-judicial conditional-use permit items and one legislative resolution for later action.

Resident Esther Huddleston addressed the commission during audience participation about Resolution 25-03, the Safe Streets plan. "I have questions and concerns in regards to the plan," Huddleston said. She asked, "Is that comprehensive safety plan going to expand the core area?" and raised concerns about a referenced $160,000 expenditure for an all-terrain-vehicle (ATV) campaign and additional non-motorized signage she fears could be framed as anti-ATV messaging.

Staff member Alex Strahan responded during directors' comments that the Safe Streets plan…