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Peggy Aho From: Sent: To: Subject: Patricia Dyslin [dysli001@umn.edu] Wednesday, September 10, 2003 10:34 AM Northstar Commuter Rail How commuter rail would impact my quality of life Patricia Dyslin 4534 Emerson Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55412 September 10, 2003 Dear Commuter Rail: Right now I live in Minneapolis and my elderly parents live in Becket, Minnesota. As they get older, they need more day-to-day support from family members. Commuter rail would make it possible for me to move in with my parents and supply them with a higher level of support and at the same time allow me to continue working at my current job without having to deal with the heavy traffic on Hwy 10 both morning and evening. Right now, it is just too dangerous for me to make that commute to and from their home on a daily basis- particularly in the winter. The train commute, would allow me to arrive at work relaxed and in the evening, arrive at home rested. I keep hearing from our politicians about "family values" and other family issues, perhaps if commuting between rural communities and Minneapolis/St. Paul were easier and safer, more people would live closer to their families which would go a long way toward strengthening the family. The commuter train would also make it easier and safer for my parents to see their physicians in Minneapolis - they could take the commuter train in and then take a public bus to their appointments. With the shortage of rural physicians, many people living in rural areas are forced to come to Minneapolis for quality medical treatment. Commuter rail between St. Cloud and Minneapolis would go a long way toward assisting everyone in the corridor area who have difficulty finding transportation to and from Minneapolis. Not to mention the number of workers who would be extremely grateful not to have to fight the automobile traffic day in and day out. Sincerely, Patricia Dyslin