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bridge and completing said design with consensus among the impacted jurisdictions, earlier <br />construction becomes much more likely. This is due to the project being "ready to go" should <br />funding become available (this can occur due to delays in other projects even if additional money <br />is not forthcoming). Representative Scalze is carrying legislation in an attempt to secure funding <br />for the design of a new bridge. A new bridge is the best solution to this entire situation as it <br />would alleviate current traffic problems and likely enable the construction of a new <br />Park & Ride facility. Furthermore, it would eliminate the concern that a new bridge could <br />seriously impact an "existing" Park & Ride. <br />Staff recommends we send a letter to Tom Weaver, Regional Administrator of the Met Council <br />that outlines our support for transit, our concerns with exacerbating problems at this intersection, <br />the need for a new bridge over Highway 36, and the hope that they will thoroughly consider our <br />opinions in making their decision. To that end, staff has drafted the attached letter for your <br />consideration. If you agree with this approach, we would also forward copies to Roseville, <br />Maplewood, Ramsey County, and Met Transit. <br />cc: Representative Scalze <br />2 <br />