An Invitation for You to Meet with Us

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 […]

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Featured Article in U of MN Publication

The ECRTCC is excited to have been featured in the University of Minnesota’s Center for Transportation Studies August publication! Please take a look by clicking on the link below. We are honored to have been chosen for the Empowering Small Minnesota Communities program which made this work possible. Collaboration explores strategies for transit gaps in […]

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Report on Transportation in East Central MN

The University of MN Center for Transportation Studies (CTS) has now finalized the report which was done in conjunction with the Empowering Small MN Communities (ESMC) program for the East Central Regional Transportation Coordinating Council (ECRTCC). The report is published on the University’s Digital Conservancy. Please click on the link to be redirected there or […]

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map of counties showing line of rail route

To Answer a Recent Question about the Northern Lights Express

The NLX Passenger Rail Train is on hold right now. Much beneficial hard work has been done, putting the project on track though the project is currently in a holding pattern. Please see this link from the NLX Alliance. This letter has information that may answer your questions. Here is the link to the NLX […]

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Take a Look at the Transportation Services Available in Washington County

This short video shows riders using a progression of shared-ride services, from Metro Transit routes to local circulator loops, to volunteer driver programs – promoting safe, affordable options for active community participation and healthy aging. The video does not promote specific routes or services, but rather the idea that people can travel without a personal […]

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