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COUNTY OF ANOKA <br />(763) 422-7030 <br />June 29, 2011 <br />Mr. Kevin Roggenbuck <br />Transportation Advisory Board <br />390 North Robert St <br />St. Paul, MN 55101 <br />Dear Mr. Roggenbuck, <br />COMMUNITY HEALTH & <br />ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT <br />Anoka County Government Center <br />2100 3rd Ave. STE 600 <br />Anoka, MN 55303-5041 <br />Fax (763) 422-6988 <br />I am writing on behalf of the City of Ramsey, in support of their transportation enhancement <br />(TE) application through the Minnesota Department of Transportation for the Mississippi River <br />Trail project. <br />The City of Ramsey has partnered with the Anoka County Statewide Health Improvement <br />Program (SHIP) to create active communities that provide safe and convenient opportunities for <br />physical activity. We hope to promote active living and integrate physical activity into daily <br />routines. The City has adopted a Master Trail Plan to create a regional, interconnected trail <br />system. The City of Ramsey's goal is to ensure that when the city is fully developed, at least <br />50% of residents live within 2000 feet of an active park space and a trail This project benefits <br />the safety, walkability and bikeability of this trail location. <br />With the City of Ramsey, we are committed to making the healthy choice, the easy choice <br />through the incorporation of active living principles into multimodal transportation planning. <br />As a SHIP partner, the City of Ramsey is working to implement policy, system and <br />environmental changes that create active communities and ultimately, improve health. The city's <br />efforts to increase access and reduce barriers to opportunities for physical activity are to be <br />commended. <br />Sincerely, <br />Marina McManus, Director <br />Anoka County Community Health and Environmental Services <br />MRT - Ramsey's National & Regior�rai�ne Action / Equal Opportunity Employer <br />Appendix 4, Page 3 <br />