east central transit
Transit Information for East Central Minnesota
Do you experience challenges getting to appointments, running errands, getting to work or traveling where you need to go? Then ECRDC and MnDOT want to hear from you! If you live in northern Mille Lacs and Kanabec counties and are interested in sharing your experience and feedback with local community leaders on how Connected and […]
Help shape the future of transit in Greater Minnesota by reviewing MnDOT’s updated Greater Minnesota Transit Plan and sharing your feedback. The plan updates the agency’s transit policies, assesses mobility needs and establishes goals and strategies for public transit in Greater Minnesota. Hearing directly from residents, riders and partners ensures the plan reflects community priorities […]
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.
Slides from Greg Mathis, Operations Supervisor for MnDOT’s Office of Passenger Rail presentation: 2025-01-09_East_Central_Regional_Development_Committee_rev00
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
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 […]
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; […]
There is so much great information at the Chisago Age Well Expo! We hope that while you’re there, you’ll come on over to our table and visit with us to learn about transportation options in the East Central Region.
Please come visit us at the Kanabec County Fair, July 27th – 30th in Mora, MN! You’ll find us in the building marked: “Transportation Building” Meet Michelle Thomas and Karen Onan along with our region’s transportation providers! Please stay and take our quick 7 question survey help us to understand the possibility of a need […]