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Northstar Extension Federal Application, Page 2 <br />Northstar trains operate on time 96 percent of the time with operating costs below <br />budget. <br />Northstar is able to effectively respond to the marketplace (e.g. Twins and Vikings <br />special event service). <br />Northstar riders have consistently said they enjoy the comfort, convenience and <br />safety of Northstar. <br />"Northstar has many successes from its first year of service and we have confidence in its ability <br />to deliver long-term benefits to our region," said Anoka County Commissioner Dan Erhart, chair <br />of the NCDA. "As our economy recovers, reliable transportation alternatives will allow our region <br />to compete for jobs, business and economic growth." <br />In the meantime, the NDCA will continue to work closely with Metro Transit, which operates the <br />commuter rail line, to ensure Northstar and Northstar Link provide convenient commuter and <br />special event service to build ridership. h <br />"We will continue to work toward making Northstar's first phase an even bigger success," <br />Commissioner Schmiesing said. "We have always considered commuter rail along-term <br />investment meant to attract jobs and complement our region's quality of life. Northstar is <br />providing reliable service today because of the support of our project partners, federal, state and <br />local policymakers, BNSF Railway and thousands of supporters statewide. We appreciate their <br />ongoing support of Northstar Commuter Rail." <br />About the Northstar Commuter Rail Project <br />The Northstar Commuter Rail Line, operated by Metro Transit, provides service on the 40-mile <br />segment of existing track along Highways 10 and 47 from Big Lake to downtown Minneapolis. <br />Northstar trains offer commuter service during prime morning and evening week day rush hours, <br />as well as regular weekend service and some special event service. <br />The Northstar Corrldor Development Authority (NCDA) is a joint powers board of governmental <br />entities representing counties, cities, townships and regional railroad authorities along the <br />Northstar Corridor, which covers an 80-mile stretch from downtown Minneapolis to St. Cloud. <br />For more information about Northstar service, go to www.metrotransit.orct/northstar. For more <br />information about Northstar Link commuter bus, which provides coach bus service between St. <br />Cloud and Big Lake and is operated by St. Cloud Metro Bus, go to www.CatchTheLink.com. <br />-30- <br />