Given the nature of the Twin Cities-Rochester Airport link, private financing may be possible to
help fund certain components of the project. In particular, freight operators such as UPS, the US
Postal Service, or FedEx could be interested in taking an equity stake in the project since it
would provide them with a commercial advantage. Typically, this type of involvement occurs
after completion of the EIS and prior to construction. Such investors may have specific
requirements that must be met to ensure their involvement in the project. Rockford Airport is a
classic example of a private sector (UPS) investment ($240 million).