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Robin and Karen discuss Tri-CAP’s Volunteer Driver program with Program Manager, Tami Seelen

Robin Riley, Tami Seelen and Karen Onan discuss the Volunteer Driving program in the Tri-CAP area which includes Mille Lacs County. Volunteer Drivers in Mille Lacs County are Desperately Needed! Contact Tri-CAP for more information about driving in Mille Lacs County: https://tricap.org/what-we-do/basic-needs/volunteer-driver/ OR you can go to eastcentraltransit.com and find the Volunteer Driver link to […]

Attaboys, Inc. is Hiring! Drivers Wanted!

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, […]

Upcoming Events in our East Central Communities!

Michelle and Karen will be traveling around the region, sharing information, asking questions about available transportation. We’d love for you to stop by, say, “Hi”! and chat with us! ECRTCC Traveling Dates: Tuesday, August 23, 2022 – Operation Community Connect. Onamia, Mille Lacs County https://adultmentalhealth.org/mille-lacs-area-operation-community-connect/ Thursday, August 25, 2022 – Operation Community […]

Robin Riley and Karen Onan discuss rural Minnesota’s Need for Ride Sharing and Volunteer Drivers

Rural living sometimes means creative transportation. When it’s needed, it’s imperative that something is available. Volunteer Drivers are vital. Volunteer Driver programs are a necessary tool in the toolbox of transportation. Being a volunteer means it’s your schedule, your choice, you are contributing to your community and making it a better place for those who […]

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WCCO television addresses the need for Volunteer Drivers in Greater MN

WCCO Television News aired this Volunteer Driver story on Thursday night’s (2/10/2022) 6pm news: Volunteer Drivers Badly Need In Rural Minnesota: ‘I Would Be Lost Without A Vehicle’ We choose to live in rural MN, for many of us, living in our homes as we age is everything. But if for whatever reason, we are […]

RECAP of Robin and Karen’s Transportation Interviews

Please tune in to hear what you may have missed! Robin and Karen will talk about what content we’ve covered, who we’ve interviewed so far, and where you can find further information. Here’s a friendly little review for you!

Interview with Sheri Wegner – Her Developments with LYFT in Central MN

Introducing Sheri Wegner, Executive Director of ConnectAbility and Connect Central MN Regional Transportation Council. Listen in to hear what ConnectAbility has been developing with LYFT in the Central Area of MN and how it could be expanded into other areas of Greater MN. Become a LYFT driver, learn how to be a LYFT rider! Find […]

Let me Introduce you to Tim Schmutzer, Executive Director of PHASE/Industries

Our interview today is with Tim Schmutzer, Executive Director of PHASE-Industries and Chair of the East Central Regional Transportation Coordinating Council. PHASE-Industries is a Day Training and Habilitation community organization with this Mission: “PHASE-Industries empowers Program Participants to Live, Work and Thrive through the discovery and development of their individual abilities.” Of course, a part […]

Interview with Colette Hanson of Arrowhead Transit Volunteer Driver Program

Colette Hanson is the Assistant Director and Volunteer Driver Program Manager at Arrowhead Transit. We discuss details about the program, focusing on it’s successes and current situation due to the pandemic. We all wish that anyone who likes to drive, please consider being a volunteer driver in the areas you like to drive! Contact the […]