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III. Prevention of Unintended Release of Hazardous Materials Numerous freight trains carrying oil and other chemicals pass through the BNSF intersection with CSAH 56/Ramsey Boulevard each day. The proposed project will reduce the potential for rail- vehicle conflict and possible derailment and spills of hazardous materials. Secondary Selection Criteria Innovation The proposed project may include a camera installed on the overpass. The camera can be connected to MnDOT's Regional Transportation Management Center (RTMC). This is where the Minnesota State Patrol,MnDOT Maintenance,and MnDOT Freeway Operations work together to quickly detect,respond to,and remove incidents off of the freeway systems. Connection to the RTMC in this location would ensure that incidents are responded to quickly, secondary crashes are avoided, roadways operate as efficiently as possible, and users can access real-time accurate information about current road conditions. The latest construction,contract management and project delivery techniques will be considered to the benefit of the project.As part of the project delivery process, staff from the City of Ramsey and the Anoka County Highway Department will keep the public informed of the improvements, particularly those impacted by the construction.Techniques will include: • Postcards to notify affected people about detours • A project-specific website to post updated information and mapping • Notifications to businesses who in turn notify customers,delivery systems,and suppliers about detours or other project impacts • Updates on social media outlets such as Twitter and Facebook These outreach efforts were favorably received by the traveling public and by businesses affected by construction of the US 10 and CSAH 83 Interchange project in the City of Ramsey. Partnership Stakeholder Collaboration The funding package for the proposed project demonstrates the significant partnerships that have been created to resolve this critical need. Businesses in the City of Ramsey understand the importance of reducing congestion and improving safety on State and County Highways. Attached are letters of support from two of the largest companies in the City of Ramsey; Connexus Energy and Vision Ease. US 10/CSAH 56 FAS LANE Application 22 City of Ramsey