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and drives results. • ■••• • I r, "As Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Transportation, Tinkienberg put together one of the best transportation pans in the country. His strategic focus demonstrated the kind of integrative long-term thinking critical to the next generati+ 1 ,.!I tf't r tation improvements." U.S. Rep. Jim Oberstar Chairman of the house Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 'f. • •••••••••• 4 Srrrart strategies. clear benefits. The Tinkienberg Group brings together the right resources to present effective solutions -and distinct client benefits, eRs Speed to market. The ccrreni planning timeline for transportation lnnlatives Isla+ years, Developers and their customers can't afford to wait for roads land other transit options to serve their properties. Cost savings. Projects completed Ina shorter timefranne simply cost less. ¥iith the increasing costs of labor and materials over1D years, significant savings can be realized by speeding the process. 7. Strong cornmunities. The Tinkienberg Group Is dedicated to projects that strengthen communities and private enterprise. Real results. The Tinkienberg Group's unique approach is put to work in a variety of ways: For.iiitating rleveloprneK. A local developer is currently planning a new community in an area lacking easy access from the interstate. They contracted with The Group to generate support for building a new interchange, including drafting legislation to support financing mechanisms, advocating to local, state and federal officials for support and funding, and coordinating with surrounding communities to establish a Joint rowers Authority. CreatiN markets, The Tinkienberg Group has been working since 2003 to promote the use cf recovered taconite aggregate from the iron mining industry of northern Minnesota. lb helped the client secure the necessary grants and have been active in encouraging use of the aggregate material by private contractors and state DOTS in roadway colstructia'7. Minimizing irnfract. The Tinkienberg Group is negotiating on behalf of a client whose business is likely to be decimated by the construction of an overpass el iinating customers direct access. While the goal of the overpass is sound - controlling traffic at a particularly dangerous Intersection - the client is certain to experience a crippling financial Inns. We work proactively with ail entities Involved to ensure fair compensation. • • • • • • • • "As term issioner "it MnitOL LI lTi'tklenher{i1 lerl the eilort to refurri7 the construction dell1rery process. his creativir' aryl del errninalinn resulted in two of the state"s blggesi projtP.cls - tiie Hiawatha Lind hail line and Trunk Hicihwa'x 52 in Rochester - corning in ahead ct schedule and on•burlget,•" Tom McCrossan i_S. 1.1cCrossarl, InC.