destination – east central transit

Get around Milaca, Princeton and Zimmerman with Tri-CAP Transportation Service!

More information about Tri-CAP’s New Routes!

An Empowering Small MN Communities project – MPTA Slide Presentation

Turn the Key to Kindness – Become a Volunteer Driver for Timber Trails!

LINK to Contact: Timber Trails

July 10th Empowering Small Minnesota Communities presentation

On July 10th, 2025 the East Central Regional Development Commission hosted a presentation by University of MN faculty and graduate students on their east central transportation gap findings. Please listen in to this informative video.

Take a Look at the Transportation Services Available in Washington County

This short video shows riders using a progression of shared-ride services, from Metro Transit routes to local circulator loops, to volunteer driver programs – promoting safe, affordable options for active community participation and healthy aging. The video does not promote specific routes or services, but rather the idea that people can travel without a personal […]

Senator Tina Smith’s Outreach Directors lead Listening Session

East Central Regional Development Commission hosts Listening Session with Senator Tina Smith’s Outreach Directors, Orion DiFranco (MN Regional) and Jack Smyth (Housing, Banking and Transportation). This was an in-person and virtual meeting opened up to address needed policy changes for rural transit providers and customers. Rural Transit One-Pager Updated 119th (002) In-Person (L-R): Jessica Peterson […]

Share your input on transit in Greater Minnesota!

MnDOT is working on a transit plan for Greater Minnesota and is requesting input to better understand public transit needs. Your input will help shape recommendations and policies to better serve your community. To fill out a survey, share ideas, or join an Advisory Task Force, please visit: talk.dot.state.mn.us/greater-minnesota-transit-plan

ECRTCC Advisory Board Meeting, November 14, 2024

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 […]

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 […]