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Public Information/Involvement Work Plan-1O/28/99 Overview . The Northstar Corridor Development Authority (NCDA) is conducting a major investment study to determine transportation improvements in the Northstar Corridor, a 70-mile area running between St. Cloud and Minneapolis. This is the fastest growing area in the state, including urban, suburban and rural areas, and serves as a link: to major economic and educational centers. The overarching goals for this work plan are to inform the NCDA's key audiences and help secure adequate funding. The plan is intended to be a systematic approach to ensure people have the information they need to make informed decisions. The NCDA seeks to inform and involve the public, including business leaders and other stakeholders, in the development of commuter rail along the corridor. Active public involvement is particularly needed as the NCDA studies station location and design, approaches to sustainable development and other factors such as noise, parking and traffic around the stations. The primary objective of this work plan is to involve the public as the major investment study and the environmental impact study are conducted, and at the same time adequately explain the process and keep the public informed. When both studies are completed, the community should feel it has been an active partner in the process and that the results reflect a community consensus. A successful communications plan will create enthusiasm and support for commuter rail and sustainable development along the corridor. . This document will serve the NCDA as a guide for public information and public involvement strategies related to its proposed commuter rail line. This work plan is intended to guide activity from June 1999 through December 2000. This work plan was developed primarily through the following resources: · Working closely with the NCDA Administration Team since June 1999 · Interviewing key NCDA stakeholders · Conducting a survey of residents who live near the proposed commuter rail line · Analyzing media coverage of the proposed commuter rail line and other regional transit projects · Review of plans and materials from other transit projects across the country Outcomes and recommendations based on these resources are detailed throughout the strategies and tactics portion of this document. While this plan is intended to be as comprehensive as possible, there could be unforeseen developments that will require the NCDA to make necessary adjustments to this plan. . page 3 of 15