Greetings,

Thank you for joining thousands of other Minnesotans who want to help make Northstar Commuter Rail a reality.  Your support is critical during this legislative session as we work to secure final state funding for construction of the project.

With your help, we will keep the project on track to begin operating in 2009.  Please take a moment to urge your legislator to approve the final piece of state funding – approximately $60 million – during the 2006 legislative session.

Contact your legislators here: http://ga3.org/campaign/ontrack/nq25b67t7?

Your letter will help show legislators that Minnesotans support this viable transportation alternative.

Over the next few weeks you can stay informed on Northstar's progress at the Legislature  by visiting the website (www.mn-GetOnBoard.com) and monitoring your e-mail for action alerts.  We will update you on ways that you can help make Northstar a reality.

Finally, please join us for Day at the Capitol on March 13 from 10–10:30 a.m. in the Capitol Rotunda. As part of Minnesota Transportation Day, this a great opportunity to come out and make your voice heard. A strong showing of support will help demonstrate that Northstar funding needs to be a priority this year. Get more information here: http://ga3.org/northstar/events/rally/details.tcl?member_key=nq25b67t7&

Thank you for your help!

Duane Grandy

Chair
Northstar Corridor Development Authority