I strongly support the Northstar commuter rail line.
Dear Governor,
Northstar commuter rail is the most viable transportation choice for the rapidly growing corridor northwest of the Twin Cities, and would cost much less than adding highway capacity. It is also an important second leg to our regional transitways system. Northstar funding must be included in this year's bonding bill. I support Northstar for the following reasons:
1. Northstar will effectively add needed transportation capacity in a rapidly growing corridor, and will do it cheaper and faster than any other alternative.
2. Northstar commuter rail is cost-effective. It recently passed the rigorous cost-effectiveness test used by the Federal Transit Administration to evaluate transit projects. Every $1 in state funding leverages $2 in federal money, money that will build transit in another state if we do not fund Northstar.
3. We need to begin building a more balanced transportation system based on the best alternative for each corridor.
Please ensure that state funding for Northstar is included in the bonding bill. It’s the best deal for Minnesota.
Sincerely,
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