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.
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 […]
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
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’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 […]