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<br />To: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources <br /> <br />From: James Mulholland, Chair of Shoreview Bikeways and Trails Committee <br /> <br />Subject: Support for Clearwater Trail <br /> <br />Date: February 25, 2004 <br /> <br />I support the Clearwater Trail project. This project would connect the Hardwood Creek <br />Trail in Hugo with the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes trail system that will connect with <br />trails in the northern metro area. <br /> <br />1 am an avid cyclist and am the current Chair ofthe Shoreview Bikeways and Trail <br />COinmittee. Personally, I take many bicycle rides to the north of Shore view and use the <br />Lino Lakes and Centerville area extensively. The Clearwater Trail and its connection <br />with existing trails would be an ideal addition to connecting trails in this area. It also <br />would be a quantum leap in providing a safer corridor for many recreational modes as <br />well as cyclists. Currently, many people ride in this area but there are clearly segments <br />that are unsafe. In particular, crossing the 35E freeway is nasty and has many <br />shortcomings. Something needs to be done to allow cyclists and other recreational users <br />to go to and from east and west of the 35E. This is more than just an "if you build it, they <br />will come" but more of an "if you build it, they will come because it is safe". The growth <br />in this area is and will be significant. This important infrastructure asset can server this <br />area for many years to come. We in Shoreview have a trail bridge which crosses over <br />1694 and it provides a safe corridor for many recreational activities and is heavily used. <br />The projected population density near the proposed Clearwater Trail corridor is even <br />higher than in our area <br /> <br />Please support the Clearwater Trail and its connection to key trails in the area. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br /> <br />4-0 <br />