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Here are the updates about STARK Transportation Co.!

Stark Transport Update 5.5.25

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

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 […]

September 12th, 2024 Advisory Board Meeting Zoom Video Now Available

Transportation Updates, Activities, and Issues discussed. Board Members and many new participants introduced and asked the question, “What transportation needs do You, Your Friends, Your Family, Your Clients have that are Not Being Met?” Agenda and Meeting Chat available on EastCentralTransit.com

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 […]

New Transportation Option for Kanabec County Residents 60+

Northern Lights Express Questions Answered

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 […]

Northern Lights Express News

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; […]

Make Your Heart Happy, Help Out One Another.

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.

After Almost 2 Decades, A Huge Milestone Achieved!

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!