east central transit
Transit Information for East Central Minnesota
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 […]
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; […]
Click on the image to be transported to the EastCentralTransit Volunteer Driver page. Drive in any of the east central counties of: Pine, Chisago, Isanti, Mille Lacs or Kanabec. Drive Where and When you wish.
Tune in to learn more about the Northern Lights Express Passenger Rail Line and its corridor from Minneapolis to Duluth. On the discussion with Robin, Michelle Thomas and Karen Onan is Jill Brown, Public Information Officer of the Northern Lights Express Alliance. Congratulations are in Order! A Milestone Achieved!
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?
Lori Schultz, Executive Director of Tri-CAP gave us an update on what’s happening in Mille Lacs County in regards to transportation! Listen in to hear about new routes and their volunteer driver program. Drivers are needed too, if you’re interested in volunteering to drive those who need rides. Please go to: TriCAP.org for more information. […]
Ride in comfort, enjoying the view as you pass through east central MN and the Arrowhead region on your way up to Duluth to see a concert, the Big Ships, or stroll Canal Park for some shopping and eating. Starting in Minneapolis with stops in Cambridge and Hinckley, four round trips per day – […]
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 […]