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COMPLEXITY OF PLANNING PROCESS <br /> <br />Federally mandated planning process requires that Major Investment <br />Study (MIS) be completed to develop a locally preferred alternative. A <br />broad range of alternatives must be considered. <br /> <br />The MIS plannning'process typically takes 24 months. <br /> <br />Commuter Rail has been identified by Mn/DOT as a viable alternative <br />for the Northstar Corridor. <br /> <br />An evaluation of the feasibility of Commuter Rail can be completed in 6 <br />months. <br /> <br />NCDA desires to proceed as quickly'as possible if Commuter Rail is <br />feasible. <br /> <br />Planning process to accomplish this is to break out the Commuter Rail <br />alternative from the MIS process and proceed with the EIS/PE for just <br />the Commuter Rail. <br /> <br />The MIS will be completed in a timely manner to define the <br />complementary appropriate modal elements for the Northstar Corridor. <br /> <br />NOTE: FTA APPROVAL IS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCESS <br /> <br /> <br />