City leaders say the new program will help ensure operators are paying sales tax and provide data on the growing short-term rental market. City leaders say the program will help ensure operators are paying sales tax and provide data on the market.
The ordinance to lease the road to iRide Alaska failed on Monday, but the Assembly will vote on the lease again at its next meeting on May 8 after one member gave notice for reconsideration. The Assembly will reconsider its vote on whether to lease the West Douglas Pioneer Road to iRide Alaska at its next regular meeting.
Local company iRide Alaska has applied for a permit from the city to use the West Douglas Pioneer Road for e-bike tours, but whether it's considered a trail or a road could make or break their plans.