You might know that Juneau has no roads coming into town. But did you realize that we are on a federally-recognized highway system?

The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) is to Juneau what Interstates are to other cities. Seven State ferries will arrive in Juneau several times each week in 2001. The State's "Blue Canoes" are a vital link between and among the communities in Southeast Alaska and Prince Rupert, British Columbia, and Bellingham, Washington.

Air transportation is also important throughout Alaska. In 1996, one of every 58 Alaskans was a registered pilot - a rate six times higher than the rest of the country. Thanks to the commitment of Juneau's major air carrier, Alaska Airlines, the Juneau International Airport - serving a local population of less than 35,000 - is equipped with more precise aids to air navigation than most cities with populations in excess of 200,000. The GPS (or Global Positioning System) computers installed on most of Alaska Airlines' jets ensures safe and reliable air service to Alaska's capital city.

Freight . . .

Moving freight - whether it's a car or a container - is a lot simpler when you know who to call for help. Here is contact information for the four major freight companies offering service in Juneau:

• Alaska Marine Lines: (800) 326-8346
• Glacier Marine Transport: (800) 426-3113
• Alaska Marine Highway System : (800) 642-0066
• Alaska Airlines (cargo division): (800) 225-2752

Helpful web sites

• Juneau Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Juneau Empire
• Juneau Chamber of Commerce
• City & Borough of Juneau Home Page
• Department of Labor
• State Job Center
• Juneau Schools Website
• Average Temperatures in Juneau

Important Phone Numbers

Area code for all Alaska is 907

Emergency police, fire and rescue 911

• Bartlett Regional Hospital 586-2611
• U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue 463-2000/800-478-5555

Non-emergency

• Juneau Urgent Care (private, non-emergency medical care) 790-4111
• City Police 586-2780
• State Troopers 465-4000

Information

• Local phone directory information 411
• State of Alaska directory 465-2111
• City and Borough of Juneau 586-5240
• Juneau Chamber of Commerce 463-3488
• Juneau Convention & Visitors Bureau 586-2201/888-581-2201
• Alaska Division of Tourism 465-2010
• Southeast Alaska Tourism Council 586-8751
• USDA Forest Service Information Center 586-8751 or 586-8800

Glacier Bay National Park Service 697-2230

Moving Companies

• AAA Moving Company
• Reliable Transfer
• World Wide Movers
• U-Haul Co. (907) 789-7098

Transportation

• Juneau International Airport 789-7821
• Alaska Airlines 1-800-252-7522
• Alaska Airlines flight information 789-0600
• Alaska Marine Highway System recorded schedule 465-3940
• Alaska Marine Highway System reservations 465-3941
• Alaska Marine Highway System Auke Bay terminal 789-7453
• Capital Transit bus schedule 789-6901
• Care-A-Van Transportation (Seniors & Disabled) 586-4482
• Harbor Master, Juneau 586-5255/ Auke Bay 789-0819/VHF 16
• Juneau Marine Operator VHF 25 or 26
• Flight Service Station 789-7380
• Customs 586-7211
• U.S. Coast Guard boating registration 800-478-6381

Other helpful numbers

• Dept. of Motor Vehicles 465-4385
• School Board 463-1700
• Time and temperature 586-3185
• Weather 586-3997
• Alaska weather 800-472-0391
• Fishing and hunting recorded information 465-4116
• Main Public Library 586-5249
• Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game licensing 465-2376
• Juneau Empire 586-3740