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Rhonda Sivarajah <br />Chair, District 6 <br />Anoka County <br />COUNTY ADMINISTRATION <br />Respectful, Innovative, Fiscally Responsible <br />September 30, 2014 <br />Ms. Susan Haigh, Chair <br />Metropolitan Council <br />390 Robert Street North <br />St. Paul, MN 55101 <br />Re: Draft 2040 Transportation Policy Plan <br />Dear Chair Haigh: <br />Thank you for this opportunity to comment on the Draft 2040 Transportation Policy <br />Plan (TPP, the Plan). Because Anoka County has urban, suburban and rural land <br />uses and diverse demographics, we are the perfect microcosm of the metropolitan <br />region as a whole. Therefore, the policies and implementation strategies <br />presented in this Plan will have a profound impact on our citizens, businesses and <br />our travelling public. <br />We concur with the Plan's estimation that Anoka County will continue to grow in <br />population and in the creation of jobs. Anoka County offers a perfect blend of <br />urban amenities in a friendly, small-town atmosphere. Its well-educated <br />workforce, affordable land, low taxes, and strong business incentives have <br />prompted a wide range of businesses to build and expand here. With award - <br />winning schools, two major hospitals, world class recreational facilities and two <br />post -secondary educational institutions, it's easy to see why so many people are <br />choosing to live and work in Anoka County. <br />General Overview <br />Generally, the written tone of the TPP seems to represent that of the author(s). <br />We suggest that the document is reviewed by an independent editor to reduce or <br />eliminate the many instances where a statement is opinion, rather than fact based. <br />This could also help reduce the length of this document, which at over 500 pages, <br />is too long and cumbersome to be of interest or used by many of its intended <br />users. <br />As you know, Anoka County was engaged in the development of the Plan as a <br />member of the Partner Agency Work Group (PAWG). We found this to be a <br />positive experience with the exchange of ideas and information between our staff <br />Government Center • 2100 3" Avenue, Suite 700 • Anoka, MN 55303-5024 • www.anokacounty.us <br />Office 763-323-5700 • Fax: 763-323-5682 • TDD/TTY: 763-323-5289 <br />Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer <br />