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Northstar Corridor Enters Preliminary Engineering <br />Page 2 <br /> <br />Preliminary engineering is expected to take about six months. No additional money is <br />needed for this phase of the project. The NCDA has funding to complete preliminary <br />engineering, begin final design and conclude the environmental review process. <br /> <br />Following completion of the preliminary engineering phase, the NCDA will submit an <br />application to the FTA for final design approval. That approval could be granted in early <br />2001. <br /> <br />Gov. Jesse Ventura, Mn/DOT and the Metropolitan Council all have declared that the <br />Northstar Corridor will be the state's first commuter rail line. The commuter rail line will <br />mn on existing tracks along Highways 10 and 47 and will include a feeder bus system <br />and park-and-ride lots. <br /> <br />"We are very fortunate to have the continued support of the governor, Transportation <br />Commissioner Tinklenberg, and other state and local officials," said NCDA Board <br />member and Anoka County Commissioner Paul McCarron. "They recognize the value of <br />the Northstar Corridor and how this project is an integral part of a comprehensive <br />transportation plan for Minnesota. <br /> <br />"Equally important, our congressional delegation, including Representatives Oberstar and <br />Sabo and Senator Grams continue to champion this project in Congress and provide us <br />with the needed federal funds to keep the Northstar Corridor rolling," added McCarron. <br /> <br />The Northstar Corridor is the fastest growing region'in the state. The NCDA is a joint <br />powers board made up of nearly 30 counties, cities, townships and regional railroad <br />authorities along the corridor. For more information about the Northstar Corridor <br />commuter rail project, visit the NCDA Web site at www.northstartrain.org. <br /> <br /> <br />