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LOCKRIDGE GRINDAL NAUEN P, L . L . P . Attorneys at Law Transportation/Infrastructure Client Successes The LOCKRIDGE GRINDAL NAUEN P.L.L.P. Federal Relations Group creates value by applying proven strategies to realize success and advance client objectives. We work closely with each client to develop a unique and focused strategic plan with clear objectives and measured outcomes. Our experience has led to proven results for our clients, including successful efforts to direct targeted federal infrastructure and community-based development dollars, influence distribution formulas, insert legislative and report language, and obtain regulatory relief. Our goal is always to provide a solid return on investment. Notable successes include the following: INTERSTATE HIGHWAY BRIDGE PROJECT: The LOCKRIDGE GRINDAL NAUEN P.L.L.P. (LGN) Federal Relations Group was retained by a coalition of local governments and community based organizations to assist in securing federal bridge funding and to help move the project up the priority listings for the state's Department of Transportation. LGN was successful in securing targeted appropriations funding and federal designation in the TEA -21 transportation authorization bill. These efforts helped improve the project's position on the state's priority list and resulted in moving the bridge ahead 10 years on the DOT's build list. TRUNK HIGHWAY PROJECT: A small community client was faced with the need to expand and improve a main thoroughfare running through the heart of their downtown. LGN has been able to secure $9.4 million in funding from FY2004-FY2009. The funds were used and continue to be used for construction and design of a Midwestern Trunk Highway to aid in significant congestion relief and subsequent economic development. REGIONAL RAIL PROJECT. LGN was able to secure $1 million for rehabilitation work for a regional shortline railroad. The funds assisted in rail improvements and significant benefits to shippers along the rail line as well as progress several integrated multi -modal transportation and economic development projects in the region. TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR DESIGN: Secured $500,000 in federal funds to pay for traffic studies near a planned retail development, necessary for the eventual creation of a frontage road to divert and control traffic congestion. Additionally, the funds dismissed lawsuits from competing developers which claimed the city had not adequately studied the traffic impacts before approving the development. ENERGY LOAN GUARANTEE: LGN assisted an upper Midwestern client in securing an $800 million loan guarantee in federal energy legislative authorization.