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However, the City of Ramsey does not see transportation solutions as strictly <br />road-based. The City of Ramsey is a proud partner with Anoka County and other <br />municipalities within the Metropolitan area on the Northstar Commuter Rail <br />project The City believes that development of the Northstar Corridor is vital to <br />Ramsey's continued growth and development. As we undertake construction of <br />the Ramsey Town Center, the Northstar Rail Corridor will play an important role <br />in bringing people to Ramsey as well as se~,ing Rams'ey residents. We are <br />dismayed that often times the Northstar Commuter Rail is classified as "light <br />rail". Light rail and commuter rail are dissimilar in how they operate and who <br />they serYe. There is a reference within the Framework stating that investments <br />decisions regarding other forms of transit opportunities will be based on the <br />effectiveness of the light rail. We believe basing decisions about the furore of <br />commuter rail on the success of iigb_t rail is a flawed approach. The City <br />believes strongly that other forms of transit, including the Northstar CorridOr <br />should be evaluated on their own merit, free from any connotation that it is <br />similar to light rail. <br /> <br />The City appreciates '&e opportunity to comment on the proposed 2030 Regional <br />Development Framework and looks tbrward to continue our dialogue with the <br />Metropolitan Council members and Staff. <br /> <br />Please do not hesitate to contact the City if you need clarification on our comments. <br />Thank you. <br /> <br />Respect~lly, <br /> <br />CITY OF tLKMSEY <br /> <br />Natalie Steffan, Metropolitan Council Representative <br />Ann Braden, Sector Representative <br /> <br /> <br />