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Advancing ThriveMSP 2040 Outcomes <br /> The following highlights anticipated Thrive Outcomes relating to the 2040 Regional Parks <br /> Policy Plan of an aligned regional trail with a grade-separated pedestrian crossing of <br /> Hwy's #10 & #169 and connection to the MRT. <br /> Stewardship <br /> Mississippi West Regional Park possesses a bounty of natural <br /> resources, including woodland habitats, restored native prairie, and <br /> 11 NMI a segment of the Nations most prominent river with Wild and <br /> -'* Scenic designation. Advancing multi-modal connections to the park <br /> for the regions residents and visitors is a strategic investment that <br /> makes available these rich natural assets for those who choose not to <br /> travel by automobile. Broadening access to these regional amenities <br /> Mississippi River at the exposes people to the intrinsic beauty of the park and river,and thus <br /> regional park builds support for on-going stewardship of natural resources and <br /> the environment. <br /> .� <br /> �L <br /> Prosperity <br /> p tY <br /> Workforce Housing in The Investment in the pedestrian overpass will make the commercial and <br /> COR, completed in 2013 retail areas on both sides of Hwy's #10 & #169 more attractive to <br /> quality business that are concerned with quality of life for their <br /> employees in terms of the ability to walk during break periods to and <br /> from the park. In addition,improved connection to the trail systems <br /> the bridge will provide for, allows a greater proportion of the <br /> . workforce to commute without an automobile and expands transit <br /> access - both of which enhance economic competiveness. <br /> Rail and bus service can <br /> provide access to the natural- <br /> resource based Mississippi <br /> West Regional Park from the <br /> urban cities <br /> Mississippi West Regional Park Master Plan Amendment—City of Ramsey Response <br /> Page 7 of 15 <br />