This is only a great idea if the pipeline access doesn't run through your property, like it does mine.  My house is only about 100 feet off the access road, in an area where most people don't know about it; yet there are those few who think the posted signs telling everyone it is private property doesn't apply to them.  We get the occasional snow machine/wheeler (and hikers) and try to ignore the fact that they are running up and down our yard to have their fun. I can't imagine how awful my peaceful little part of paradise will become if this is made into a public access, with year round use.  Wonder how much they plan on compensating me for the loss of the 2 acres of my property this will impact?  Will my taxes go down or up?  Would they be willing to give me fair market value for the complete place?  They could turn my house into a way station for all those tourist and sell "Real Alaskan" gift from the front porch!