Author Archive: KarenO
Let’s talk about an idea… Reviewing a community meeting
Some of us drive, but sometimes we can’t. For example, being able to drive to an eye appointment but not able to drive home. During those times, what do we do? How about this, when you can drive and can be of assistance to someone who needs a ride, you take this passenger. When you […]
September 12th, 2024 Advisory Board Meeting Zoom Video Now Available
Transportation Updates, Activities, and Issues discussed. Board Members and many new participants introduced and asked the question, “What transportation needs do You, Your Friends, Your Family, Your Clients have that are Not Being Met?” Agenda and Meeting Chat available on EastCentralTransit.com
Come to the Kanabec County Fair and Transport Yourself to the Transit Building!! 7/25 – 7/28
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July 11, 2024 ECRTCC Advisory Board Meeting
July’s Advisory Board Meeting includes a detailed presentation by the Center for Transportation Studies/University of MN faculty explaining the “Empowering Greater MN Communities” Tactical Action Support program. This program will work to Improve Transit for Young, Old and Everyone in East Central Minnesota and is a co-driven transportation project awarded to Lighthouse Family Services […]
Catch a Ride or Give a Ride!
Riders and Drivers are Needed. Contact Timber Trails for more information!
New Transportation Option for Kanabec County Residents 60+
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Northern Lights Express Questions Answered
Before, during and after our May 9th meeting with MnDOT regarding the Northern Lights Express Passenger Rail Train – we were asked many questions. We referred these questions on to the authorities of MnDOT Office of Passenger Rail – who presented great information and answered questions at our meeting. You’ll find the video of the […]
Transportation Now Available for Rural 60+ Residents of Kanabec County
If you live outside of the Timber Trails Public Bus Service Area, you may be eligible to ride on the new Assisted Transportation Service called BEYOND Timber Trails. Certain stipulations apply including: you must be 60+ and you must live in Kanabec County. Please call 320-364-1351 for more information and schedule your ride today!
Northern Lights Express News
MnDOT Office of Passenger Rail met at the East Central Regional Development Commission (ECRDC) office in Mora on May 9th to discuss questions and present information about the Northern Lights Express Passenger Rail Train (NLX). Local Leaders were invited to attend in-person or virtually and to submit their questions ahead of the meeting. Greg Mathis; […]