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SouthWest Transit

13500 Technology Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
United States
952.949.2287
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Transit agency for Chaska, Chanhassen and Eden Prairie, Minn.

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SouthWest Transit hosted an unveiling event for its new autonomous vehicle.
The launch was announced at the vehicle’s unveiling to celebrate the new technology coming to Eden Prairie, Minn.
Nov. 11, 2024
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SouthWest Transit, May Mobility to bring autonomous microtransit to Eden Prairie, Minn.
SouthWest Transit has signed a three-year contract with May Mobility to integrate autonomous microtransit services in the Eden Prairie area.
July 9, 2024
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Len SImich has served as CEO of SouthWest Transit since 1997.
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...
Dec. 1, 2021
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...
May 24, 2016
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SouthWest Transit held a ribbon cutting event for the “first of its kind” suburb-to-suburb (“S2S”) service on Thursday, Feb. 4th.
Feb. 8, 2016
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...
Sept. 23, 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...
Sept. 14, 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...
July 30, 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...
July 6, 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 ...
April 7, 2015

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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.
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.
Dec. 28, 2022

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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...
Jan. 20, 2015
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...
Nov. 14, 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 ...
Jan. 29, 2014
SouthWest Transit and the Suburban Transit Providers recognized Senator David Osmek for his work supporting transit concerns at the state Legislature.
Jan. 27, 2014
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SouthWest Transit opened its newest park-and-ride lot in Chaska, Minn.
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...
Sept. 26, 2013
The vast majority of survey respondents indicated that SWT riders are very pleased with the service.
July 22, 2013
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SouthWest Transit’s 1947 Vintage Silverside will be in service on several routes between now and mid June.
SouthWest Transit’s 1947 Vintage Silverside will be in service on several routes between now and mid June.
May 28, 2013
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SouthWest Transit has won a certificate of merit for security from APTA.
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...
May 13, 2013
SouthWest Transit Awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
April 3, 2013