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as Phase 5 of the Metropolitan Council's approval for the above named Regional Park. Partnership opportunities are many, and range from announcements about the MISS on the city's reader board that is viewed by 45,000 vehicles per day, to promoting the free Electric Vehicle charging stations in the parking ramp and the free Trek bicycles available today, to providing free canoe and kayak service at the existing boat landing in the park immediately south of the Skyway. Additionally, 'outfitter' services would be offered through the City of Ramsey Parks and Recreation to visitors that wish to be dropped off or picked up for a float trip or fishing on the Mighty Mississippi. Criteria and Goals The project must meet all four of the following screening criteria: ❑X 20% or more match ❑X Compliance completed or will be completed by project start ❑X Partner responsible for maintenance costs ❑X No more than 2 miles from the MNRRA boundary, but less is preferred If the four criteria are met, please indicate which of the following ATP goals are addressed: ❑X Improve and enhance the visitor experience by integrating and enhancing opportunities for transportation, recreation, education, and scenic enjoyment along the river. ❑X Provide access to the MNRRA for everyone into the surrounding transportation system while improving safety and meeting ADA. ❑X Increase visitation to MNRRA without increasing congestion. ❑X Establish a transportation system to and in the MNRRA that preserves, enhances, and interprets natural and cultural resources. ❑X Promotes development of environmental, economic, and socially adaptable and sustainable transportation and recreation facilities. Please indicate which of the following primary criteria are met as well: ❑X Be near transportation facilities, including one of 9 MNRRA alternative transportation system nodes ❑X Be located in proximity to river access ❑ Meet one or more of the following Alternative Transportation System goals to. ❑X Closes a trail gap in the existing MNRRA system ❑X Extends the MNRRA system beyond current end -points or ends of trail segments ❑X Improves the physical conditions of existing trails ❑X Establishes linkages with existing bicycle, boat and/or transit facilities ❑X Encourages the use of alternative transportation modes (e.g. walking, bicycling, paddling) ❑X Enhances the visibility and awareness of the MNRRA ❑X Promotes the recreational use and features of the MNRRA ❑X Serves as a commute -to -work facility