The memorial sits beside the tracks near Ferry Street, decorated with handwritten messages including “Best friend,” “Loved son,” “Brother,” “Uncle” and “Fly high until we meet again.” Christie’s death occurred at a crossing city documents describe as “one of the worst crossings in the State of Minnesota” and “the most dangerous‑rated crossing in Minnesota.” The Highway 47 and Ferry Street crossing carries about 20,000 vehicles a day on a two‑lane roadway and is the same location where four youths were killed in 2000, according to June 1 Anoka City Council minutes. Those minutes show the city is moving forward with a major redesign of the Highway 47 corridor, including a grade‑separated overpass at the BNSF tracks. Council resolutions approved June 1 support applications for $57 million through the Railroad Crossing Elimination Program and $57.6 million through the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program.