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Development of Multi-Modal Transportation Strategies . Based on the definition of the universe of highway options and the preliminary screening of the transit technologies, nine multi-modal transportation strategies were developed. The multi-modal transportation strategies were the following: Multi- Modal Strategy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 No- Build * Transportation Management and Bus Improvements Feeder Bus Improve- ments Conceptual Alternatives Commuter Rail with Anoka Anoka Commuter County County Rail LRT HOV _ TH 10/47 Major Upgrade TH 10/47 Minor Upgrade River Cross- ings * Analysis of Modal Elements * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * . An analysis was completed of the modal elements that make up the nine multi-modal transportation strategies. The analysis was completed on the following modes. . Commuter Rail . Highway Improvements . Anoka County LRT and HOV Systems Commuter Rail The initial analysis of commuter rail concluded that this modal element should be retained for further analysis. The primary factors were: . The positive conclusions about commuter rail service in the Northstar Corridor included in the Phase I MnDOT Commuter Rail Study completed in January of 1998 and Phase II completed in January of 1999. . The results of initial discussions with Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) staff that commuter rail service and existing and future freight railroad traffic could co-exist. . The positive results from the commuter rail demonstration conducted in the summer of 1997. . Northstar Corridor Major Investment Study Conceptual Definition of Alternatives February 1999 1-6