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Date of Meeting    September 24, 2013
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of Seattle

April 3, 2013

Mr. Ray LaHood, Secretary of Transportation
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20590

RE: Multistate Corridor Operations and Management Grant Program

Dear Mr. Secretary,

This letter conveys our support for the Great Northern Corridor Multistate Planning and
Development Study, for which fiscal year 2012 Multistate Corridor Operations and
Management program funds are being requested by the Montana Department of
Transportation. We are committed to provide a $10,000 local match which may include "in-
kind services" if grant funds are awarded.

The proposed study will build upon ongoing efforts to identify the opportunities and needs
associated with the Great Northern Corridor from the Pacic Northwest to the Great Lakes.
Funds will be used to develop solutions to enhance the Corridor by addressing topics such
as safety, performance, connectivity and economic opportunity.

As funding applications are evaluated, I ask that you please consider my support for this
application along with the merits of the proposed activities.

Sincerely,
Tani
Chief Executive Officer
Port of Seattle



CC:

The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood
October 20, 2011
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Tom Albro
Commission President

Bill Bryant
Commissioner

John Creighton
Commissioner

Rob Holland
Commissioner

Gael Tarleton
Commissioner

Patricia Akiyama
Director, Public Affairs












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