Commissioners approve $20,000 in local support for Simcoe's free transit program

Apr 27, 2026

Simcoe requested $20,000 from Dakota County to sustain a countywide free-ride transit program and to support expansion tied to a $9.1 million grant; the board approved the funding by voice vote.

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Simcoe representatives told the Dakota County commissioners the region's free-ride transit program continues to grow and requested $20,000 in local support to maintain operations and match expected Medicaid and grant revenue.

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