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FRIENDSTIRE <br /> Working to protect the Mississippi River <br /> and its watershed in the Twin Cities area. <br /> MISSISSI360 North Robert Street 651-222=2193 <br /> R I V EPIR 5uite40D rarvw.frnr.org <br /> Saint Paul,MN 55101 info@fmr.org <br /> January 28, 2015 <br /> Federal Lands Access Program <br /> Programming Decisions Conunittee <br /> Federal Highway Administration <br /> 21400 Ridgetop Circle <br /> Sterling, VA 20155 <br /> Dear FHA Programming Decisions Conunittee, <br /> Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) is a local non-profit community-based orgaiuzation that works to <br /> protect and enhance the Mississippi River in the Tarin Cities Metropolitan Area.We have 1,700 active <br /> members and 3,000 active voltuiteers who care deeply about the river's unique public values. <br /> We are writing to express our support for the Ramsey, Minnesota pedestrian overpass project.and to urge the <br /> Federal Lands Access Program to fund this important initiative. <br /> Friends of the Mississippi River supports the Ramsey,Minnesota overpass project because it will improve <br /> access to the Mississippi River and Mississippi West Regional Park. Improving public access to the riverfront <br /> and surrounding public lands increases the annoiuit of park users, enjoyment of the park, and improves <br /> stewardship of the great natural treasure that runs through our communities,the Mississippi River. <br /> In addition to improving access to the river and area parkland, this project will connect trails, provide safer <br /> access to the regional park on the Mississippi River, encourage multi-modal transportation,and allow users <br /> from throughout the T-v%zn Cities Metro Area to access the regional park using the Nor-thStar train. <br /> Friends of the Mississippi River supports this project and the many benefits it would bring to the residents of <br /> Ramsey,Regional Park users,transit users throughout Minnesota,and visitors from around the nation and the <br /> world.I have included my contact information below.Please do not hesitate to contact the if you would like to <br /> discuss this project further. <br /> Thank you for your consideration of this imp ortant proj e ct. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> L1'hitney L Clark <br /> Executive Director <br /> zvclark:@finr.org <br /> 651-222-2143 x13 <br />