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, […]

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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?

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A Chat with Sue Siemers, 5310 Program Coordinator

Sue Siemers, 5310 Program Coordinator discusses with us, many details about MnDOT’s 5310 program. MnDOT’s 5310 program is focused on the transportation needs of the disabled and seniors in our state. Questions such as, “How can our organization apply for funding to purchase a vehicle to service our seniors and/or those of our clients with […]

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Providers’ Directories – An Update…

We would love to share a statewide transportation directory, but for now we have a directory of directories for each region’s transportation services. Below are two links that can provide information, for your travel needs. Ultimately, the plan is to have an overall state map that will easily assist you in building your route. For […]

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Tri-CAP Transit Service serves Mille Lacs County

Tri-CAP Transit Service solves transit needs in areas within Mille Lacs County in the East Central Region. Tri-CAP also serves Morrison, Benton, Stearns and Sherburne Counties. Robin and Karen had a discussion with then Tri-CAP Director of Transportation Services, Craig Rempp who shared his knowledge of the service.

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Tom Gottfried – MnDOT Program Director – Radio Interview

Please let me introduce you to Tom Gottfried.  Tom is the MN Council on Transportation Access Executive Director, Program Director and Transportation Mobility Manager at MnDOT and one of the leaders of the Regional Transportation Coordinating Councils. Listen in for the latest news regarding transportation plans for the state of Minnesota.

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