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
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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 […]
Interview with Terri Huro – inspiring artist, avid bike rider and Mayor of Quamba
Great discussion with Robin, Terri and Karen about Terri’s outlook on the future, her goals for the region and ideas for transportation – which includes her favorite form of transportation – bicycling! Also referred to as Micromobility. How can we move ahead with a connected trail system? An inspiring conversation with an inspirational woman. Also […]
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 […]
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 ~
Brandon Nurmi talks with Robin and Karen about Drivers Needed
Brandon Nurmi Assistant Director of Arrowhead Transit gives Robin and Karen information regarding their huge need for Bus Drivers. Listen in to find out how YOU could help your community members get their transportation needs met. Arrowhead Transit will pay for your Commercial Driver’s License training, you use their buses to learn and the results […]
Part 2 of Bob Voss’s Interview with Robin and Karen
Bob Voss, Executive Director of the East Central Regional Development Commission discusses with Robin and Karen the details of the ECRDC. Everything from soup to nuts! Part Two of Two. Catch Part One on www.EastCentralTransit.com!
Robin and Karen speak with Bob Voss about the ECRDC and the ECRTCC – Part 1
Bob Voss, Executive Director of the East Central Regional Development Commission discusses with Robin and Karen the details of the ECRDC. Everything from soup to nuts! Part One of Two. Don’t miss Part Two on April 22nd.
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 […]
Volunteer Driver Reimbursement Rate – Do You Know?
Robin and Karen discuss the volunteer driver reimbursement rate, issues related to this federal rate and what can be done to create change in the rate that hasn’t changed since 1986. Seriously, it hasn’t been adjusted for over 36 years! For more information, click on these links: VolunteerDriverMN.org EastCentralTransit.com