Pine County – east central transit

Video of our May 8th Advisory Board meeting

Learn about the updates of our region’s service providers and what’s in store for our regional transportation future!

Here are the updates about STARK Transportation Co.!

Stark Transport Update 5.5.25

Senator Tina Smith’s Outreach Directors lead Listening Session

East Central Regional Development Commission hosts Listening Session with Senator Tina Smith’s Outreach Directors, Orion DiFranco (MN Regional) and Jack Smyth (Housing, Banking and Transportation). This was an in-person and virtual meeting opened up to address needed policy changes for rural transit providers and customers. Rural Transit One-Pager Updated 119th (002) In-Person (L-R): Jessica Peterson […]

January 9th ECRTCC Advisory Board meeting

Slides from Greg Mathis, Operations Supervisor for MnDOT’s Office of Passenger Rail presentation: 2025-01-09_East_Central_Regional_Development_Committee_rev00

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

ECRTCC Advisory Board Meeting, November 14, 2024

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 […]

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.