INFORMATION #2 04-04-2005
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MAR 31 '05 09:20 TO-7636351 090
FROH-RICHARDSON, RICHTER & ASSOCIATES
T-151 P.01/02 F-038
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INFORMATION
See attached press release on the bonding bill agreement.
HAR 31 '05 09:20 TO-7636351 090
FROM-RICHARDSON, RICHTER & ASSOCIATES
T-151 P.02/02 F-038
NEWS RELEASE
For Imm.dlat. Rei....
March 30, 2005
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Statement from Commissioner Duane Graody, Chair of the Northstar Corridor
Development Authority, on the bonding bill agreement
On behalf 'of the Northstar Corridor Development Authority (NCOA). I want to thank Gov,
Pawlenty and legislative leaders for reaching an agreement on the 2005 capltar investment bill.
We are very pleased that the Senate and House have agreed to fund the full requ8$t from
Governor Pawtenty of $37.5 million for Northstar Commuter Rail as part of their bonding
pacl<age.
Gov. Pawlenty has been a passionate advocate on behalf of the Northstar project over the past
year. By pushing legislative leaders to come.to a quick agreement on the bonding bill, Gov.
Pawlenty has demonstrated the leadership that is needed to get Northstar up and running as
soon as possible. With quick action by the full House and Senate, Northstar will have the
funding commitment required by the FTA to advance into final design and to be eligible for New
Starts funding.
The overwhelming support for the Northstar project in both the House and the Senate earlier
this session demonstrated that Northstar Commuter Rail is an important Investment for our state
and a critical step in increasing capacity in one of Minnesota's fastest growing transportation
corridors. Thanks to their help and the leadership of Gov. Pawlenty, Northstar Commuter Rail is
on track to be operational by the end of 2008.
About the North.tar Commuter Rail Project
The Northstar Commuter Rail proposal Is for service on the 4O.mile segment of existing track
along Highways 10 and 47 from Big Lake to Minneapolis. Stations are proposed for Big Lake,
Elk River, Anol<a, Coon Rapld5. Fridley. and Minneapolis.
The Northstar Corridor Development Authority (NCDA) is a joint powers board of 30 counties,
cities, townships, and regional railroad authorities along .the corridor that are committed to
obtaining federal funding for the Northstar commuter Rail project. For more information about
the Northstar Corridor commuter rail project, please visit www.mn-GetOnBoard.com.
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