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<br />V. SPECIAL AGENDA <br />Information and Discussion: Statewide Transportation Plan Update - Long Range Revenue Forecasts and Needs <br />Peggy Reichert, Director Statewide Planning MnDOT, appeared before the TAB to present an update of the <br />Statewide Transportation Plan. She reported on the timing, issues, federal requirements, funding sources, traffic <br />trends in growth and rising costs of projects. Some of the challenges faced by MnDOT are addressing: aging <br />bridges, pavement maintenance, congestion, safety, reducing C02. Reichert presented three possible visions for <br />Transportation in Minnesota: ]) maintain the vision and investment priorities of the 2003 Statewide <br />Transportation Plan, 2) expand the vision, and 3) strategically realign the vision. She explained each option and <br />answered questions from committee members. Reichert said she would come back to the TAB with more <br />information as the Statewide Plan evolves. B.Ward expressed the need for a Statewide Comprehensive Plan and <br />a strong leader to represent the needs of such a plan at the legislature. <br /> <br />VI. ITEMS OF TAB MEMBERS <br />None <br /> <br />VII. AGENCY REPORTS <br />None <br /> <br />VIII. OTHER BUSINESS <br />None <br /> <br />IX. ADJO~ENT <br />D.Wiski adjourned the regular meeting ofT AB at 3:25 pm on Wednesday, February 20, 2008. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted: <br />LuAnne Major, Recording Secretary <br /> <br />February 20, 2008 3 <br />