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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 Ramsev Town Center, the Northstar Rail Corridor will pla? an important <br />in bringing peop!e to Ramsey as well as serving Rams'ey residents. We are <br />dismayed that often times the Nortttstar Commuter Rail is classified as "light <br />rail". Light rail and commuter rail are dissimilar in how they operate and who ' <br />the,/serve. 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 tight rail. We believe.basing decisions about the furore of <br />commuter rail on the success of' light raiI is a flawed approach. The" City ~' <br />believes strongly that other fbrms 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 d~e opportunity to comment on the proposed 2030 Regional <br />Development Framework and looks forward 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 />RespectfUlly, <br /> <br />C.[TY OF P,_KMSEY <br /> <br />Cc: <br /> <br />Natalie Steffan. Metropolitan CoUncil R_epresentanve <br />Ann Braden. Sector Representative <br /> <br /> <br />