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Northstar Corridor <br />Summary of Open Houses <br />October 20 - 22 - 27, 1998 <br /> <br />Date Location Number Number of Comments <br /> of Written <br /> Attendees Comments <br />October 20 Elk River 80 13 15 people had positive comments for a commuter rail system and four stressed it <br /> should come as soon as possible <br /> Good timing for commuter rail now <br /> Need to consider commuter rail impacts if Elk River is trying to slow area growth <br /> Will Met Council require the area to provide "Affordable Housing"? <br /> Concerned about impacts to personal home <br /> Commuter rail is appropriate as population ages <br /> During rush hours, transit is faster, more comfortable and less stressful than driving <br /> in an auto (2 people) <br /> Expand service schedule (2 people) and include a Sunday/Holiday schedule <br /> Experience in Chicago (2 people)confirms that if trains available people will use <br /> them <br /> Provide adequate parking at stations <br /> Commuter rail will be good for the taxi industry <br /> Consider energy savings of commuter rail <br /> Good presentation <br />October 22 Fridley 40 6 All comments were positive for a commuter rail system <br /> Commuter rail would improve economic growth of Bethel <br /> Check out station location at Anoka Technical College, will college stay at existing <br /> Icoation? <br /> Interest in land use compatible with commuter rail stations <br /> <br /> <br />