Minnesota Transportation Bill 2025- Background Information
This is the transportation bill I’m running at the Minnesota Legislature. I will keep you updated as the bill progresses. Check out the background links for more information.
Rural Transportation
Joan Willshire interviews Kyle Shelton, the director of the University of Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies about rural transportation in Minnesota.
Rideshare Debate – Disability Inclusion
We need to move forward and create a transportation mode that is fully accessible to everybody. It can be done, but we need everyone, including legislators, to direct the funding toward creating a fully inclusive equitable model of transportation for all.
Bus Rapid Transit in Twin Cities
Bus Rapid Transit in Twin Cities Metro transit has got a new bus rapid bus line going out to the east Metro area. It will
Disability Viewpoints – Inclusion Mobility Museum
An exciting mobile disability project is traveling around the state, addressing the issues of inclusion for people with developmental disabilities. It’s a powerful exhibit showcasing hundreds photograph from early 1900s to the present Of the long, winding road many people with developmental disabilities, had to travel from institutional settings to know being able to live working in a play in the community of their choice.
Metropolitan Center for Independent Living Welcomes Mai Thor and Joan Willshire to its Board of Directors
The Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) is pleased to announce two new
members have been appointed to its Board of Directors. They will join current board members,
providing strategic guidance, valued perspective, and expertise in oversight of the non-profit
organization. Guided by its mission of Removing Barriers, Promoting Choices, MCIL has assisted
people with disabilities in living their most independent lives for more than 40 years. Serving the
seven-county metro area through a wide range of services, programs, resources, partnerships, and
advocacy, MCIL is among the largest Centers for Independent Living in Minnesota.