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G O U N T Y O F A N O K A Public Services Division HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 1440 BUNKER LAKE BLVD. NW, ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 (763) 862-4200 FAX (763) 862-4201 Memorandum Date: August 10,2009 To: 2030 Transportation Plan Users From: Douglas W. Fischer, P.E. County Engineer Re: Anoka County 2030 Transportation Plan The Anoka County Highway Department, as directed by the Anoka County Board of Commissioners, is pleased to present to you this "Anoka County 2030 Transportation Plan". Transportation has long been a priority for Anoka County and this plan exemplifies the county's commitment towards making our highways and bridges, transit systems, air transportation, and freight systems safe, efficient and cost effective. This plan is the result of not only the compilation of various transportation related data, but the result of the collaboration of numerous govemment agencies, businesses and the general public. While this plan is mandated by the Metropolitan Council pursuant to state statute, this plan meets much more than the basic requirements. Instead, this plan is intended to be a living, working roadmap for the future of transportation in Anoka County. This plan identifies not only the existing transportation system and needs, but sets goals, priorities, and funding strategies to guide and direct the county's infrastructure investments over the next several decades. We hope you find this transportation plan informative and helpful. Safe and effrcient transportation is good for business and good for families. In subsequent Five-Year Highway Improvement Plans and annual budgets, you will see the actual implementation of many of the improvements identified in this plan. But like any long-range plan, the county will be responsive to the highest needs facing transportation in Anoka County. We feel that this plan provides the direct guidance to set priorities yet remains flexible enough to adjust to current trends and needs. Thank you for your interest and concern for transportation issues in Anoka County. We strive to live up to the vision, mission and values we have set for ourselves in making transportation in Anoka County world class. After all, atthe Anoka County Highway Department, our passion is your safe wav home.