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    Eden Prairie, MN 55344

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    13500 Technology Drive
    Eden Prairie, MN 55344
    United States
    http://www.swtransit.org/
    952.949.2287

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    Transit agency for Chaska, Chanhassen and Eden Prairie, Minn.

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    Len SImich has served as CEO of SouthWest Transit since 1997.
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    SouthWest Transit CEO Len Simich to retire in 2022

    Dec. 1, 2021
    Simich’s accomplishments include a significant ridership increase, new facilities, as well as innovations including the region’s first TOD and one of the first microtransit systems...
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    SouthWest Receives National Honors for Bus Safety and Security

    May 24, 2016
    The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) has awarded SouthWest Transit its 2016 Certificate of Merit for Safety and 2016 Certificate of Merit for Security for bus...
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    SouthWest Transit Hosts a Ribbon Cutting Event for New Suburb-to-Suburb Service

    Feb. 8, 2016
    SouthWest Transit held a ribbon cutting event for the “first of its kind” suburb-to-suburb (“S2S”) service on Thursday, Feb. 4th.
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    SouthWest Breaks Ridership Record for State Fair Service

    Sept. 23, 2015
    SouthWest Transit reached another State Fair milestone this year with record ridership of 89,937, which is up 6.4% from 2014’s record ridership of 84,528. The record was accomplished...
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    SouthWest Transit’s Prime Service Expands

    Sept. 14, 2015
    SouthWest Transit announced the successful local service, SW Prime, is now traveling within Eden Prairie, Chaska, Chanhassen, and Carver Fleet Farm and Downtown Carver. In addition...
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    SouthWest Transit Introduces SW Prime to Chaska

    July 30, 2015
    SouthWest Transit announced the kick-off of its new local service, SouthWest Prime, to the city of Chaska on Aug. 3.The Prime is a modern day demand response/dial-a-ride service...
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    SouthWest Transit Introduces SW Prime to Eden Prairie

    July 6, 2015
    SouthWest Transit announced the kick-off of the local service, SouthWest Prime, to the city of Eden Prairie on July 6. Free rides will be offered from July 6 – July 10.The Prime...
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    SouthWest Transit Kicks Off Annual Twins Express to Target Field

    April 7, 2015
    SouthWest Transit is pleased to announce their bus service to Target Field for all Twins games Monday through Friday will begin April 13. There will be no service on holidays ...
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    SouthWest Transit Recognizes Senator David J. Osmek and Mayor Tom Furlong

    Jan. 20, 2015
    At its December meeting the SouthWest Transit Commission recognized Sen. David Osmek (33) and Chanhassen Mayor Tom Furlong for the contributions they have made to SouthWest Transit...
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    SouthWest Transit Awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

    Nov. 14, 2014
    For the eighth consecutive year, the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in...

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    The Metropolitan Council approved more than $80 million in funding for regional transit projects in the seven-county Twin Cities metro area.
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    Metropolitan Council approves $350 million in transportation projects

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Dec. 28, 2022
    The Met Council approved more than $80 million in funding for transit-related projects as part of its significant bump in formula funding from the IIJA.

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    MN: SouthWest Transit Awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

    Jan. 29, 2014
    For the seventh consecutive year, the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence ...
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    MN: Senator David Osmek Honored by SouthWest Transit as a 'Champion of Transit'

    Jan. 27, 2014
    SouthWest Transit and the Suburban Transit Providers recognized Senator David Osmek for his work supporting transit concerns at the state Legislature.
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    SouthWest Transit opened its newest park-and-ride lot in Chaska, Minn.
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    MN: SouthWest Transit Announces Grand Opening on East Creek Station

    Sept. 26, 2013
    SouthWest Transit’s newest park-and-ride, East Creek Station, officially opened for service on Sept. 23, providing express service to downtown Minneapolis and the University of...
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    MN: SouthWest Transit Conducts Annual Rider Survey

    July 22, 2013
    The vast majority of survey respondents indicated that SWT riders are very pleased with the service.
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    SouthWest Transit’s 1947 Vintage Silverside will be in service on several routes between now and mid June.
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    MN: SouthWest Transit 1947 Silverside in Service

    May 28, 2013
    SouthWest Transit’s 1947 Vintage Silverside will be in service on several routes between now and mid June.
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    SouthWest Transit has won a certificate of merit for security from APTA.
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    SouthWest Transit Wins Another APTA Safety and Security Award

    May 13, 2013
    The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) has awarded SouthWest Transit its 2013 Gold Award for Safety and 2013 Certificate of Merit for Security for bus systems operating...
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    MN: SouthWest Transit Awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

    April 3, 2013
    SouthWest Transit Awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting