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From:John &Shaaron Freeburg [mailto:isfreeburg@comcast.net] <br /> Sent: Friday, January 23, 2015 3:28 PM <br /> To: Mark Riverblood <br /> Subject: Re: access to the VA <br /> Hi Mark— <br /> Shaaron and I understand that the City is applying for Federal funding for the pedestrian bridge <br /> that is proposed to connect the rail station to our side of the highway. As you know we walk <br /> almost every day, sometimes with all of our three dogs, and really look forward to being able to <br /> walk or bike to The COR for coffee, use the Northstar, or attend the Thursday concerts. As you <br /> know we live right next to the intersection of HWY 10 and Sunfish Lake Blvd. Within the last <br /> several years at least four people have been killed at or near this intersection. Both of us are <br /> actually scared to cross HWY 10 (and the rail road tracks) because so many people run the red <br /> lights or are distracted etc. We are very grateful for the new bike path going into Anoka and <br /> allowing us to avoid going on the side of the highway. Making this path to go over the highway <br /> will help all of us on this side. <br /> Additionally, the bridge will provide Veteran's like myself better access to the VA Clinic too. We <br /> are very happy with the new connections and opportunities the new Mississippi River Trail <br /> provides. I also see more opportunities for residents in the cities to take the comuter rail up <br /> here and bike back down without having to worry about where to put a car. I hope that you <br /> are able to get funding for this project in the very near future. I will speak to my council person <br /> regarding this as well. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> John A. & Shaaron L Freeburg <br /> Residents of Ramsey for 25 years <br /> and US Navy Veteran <br />