Category Archives: News
No Car? No Problem!
Many of you would agree that not having a car is fine, you’ve found alternative ways to get around. To some of us, not being able to drive a car wherever we want, whenever we want is unconceivable. For the majority of us, it is inevitable that we will become car-less someday. WE are aging, […]
What the Heck is Mobility Management?
Robin and Karen discuss Mobility Management with Michelle Lichtig who is the Project Manager of the Regional Transportation Coordinating Councils throughout the state of MN. What does Mobility Management mean? How does it affect those of us in East Central MN and beyond?
News on the Mille Lacs County transportation front!
Lori Schultz, Executive Director of Tri-CAP gave us an update on what’s happening in Mille Lacs County in regards to transportation! Listen in to hear about new routes and their volunteer driver program. Drivers are needed too, if you’re interested in volunteering to drive those who need rides. Please go to: TriCAP.org for more information. […]
You Can Make A Difference…
If you use, or would us Public Transportation Services in the East Central Region, do you feel any limitations regarding the distance you can travel within the boundaries of the Public Transportation Service area? The ECRTCC is looking into incorporating a Destination Or Transfer Stations (DOTS) conversation into our discussions with Tri-CAP, Arrowhead Transit and […]
Emergency Preparedness Conversation
Would you know what to do if you’re in an emergency situation? Helen Pieper, Robin and Karen discuss emergency plans that would help you, family, friends and neighbors in case of climate issues, toxic accidents, and other possible catastrophes. You’ll find the links for the helpful resources discussed at EastCentralTransit.com on the LINKS tab.
MnDOT launches first multimodal trip planner focusing on Rural MN!
News Release from MnDOT ~ this touches our East Central area through Tri-CAP in Mille Lacs County. Read on… News Release Scan the CODE to get to the APP
NEW Volunteer Driver Information Brochure
Minnesota Council on Transportation Access has approved the newest Volunteer Driver Information Brochure! If you’re wondering about volunteer driving or if you have any questions about insurance for volunteer driving – please feel free to utilize this information as a guide. The brochure was developed in cooperation with the MN Department of Commerce, the MN […]
Listen in as Michelle and Karen discuss upcoming plans with Robin Riley
We’ve been having deep discussions about how our transportation systems can transport you further to your destinations. We realize that there are gaps in our current systems which don’t allow you to, for example: get to Princeton if you live in Cambridge, or to Ogilvie if you live in Harris, or to Mora if […]
Introducing Michelle Thomas, newest Coordinator for ECRTCC
Michelle Thomas has been with the ECRDC since 2020, but in July of 2022 she began working with Karen Onan on the East Central Regional Transportation Coordinating Council. Join Robin and Karen as we learn about Michelle, her background, her interests, her viewpoints ~