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Southwest Transit reports ridership gains, asks Eden Prairie to support funding guarantee
Summary
Southwest Transit told the council it grew ridership about 14% last year (roughly 614,000 passengers), highlighted a new autonomous vehicle zone and the 686 route, and asked for local support for legislation guaranteeing suburban agencies a share of a state sales tax.
Morris Leatherman, a Southwest Transit representative, gave a year-in-review to the Eden Prairie City Council on Feb. 10, noting agency growth and a state-level funding concern.
Leatherman said Southwest Transit’s ridership rose about 14% last year to roughly 614,000 passengers and reported local usage metrics, including about 25,000 rides originating in Eden Prairie. He highlighted…
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