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Chaska officials urge residents to oppose bill that would fold suburban transit into Metro Transit
Summary
Council members warned that a bill moving through the Minnesota Legislature could eliminate suburban opt‑out transit providers such as Southwest Transit; they urged residents to contact legislators after the bill passed the House Transportation Committee and was referred to ways and means.
Council members updated Chaska residents on a state bill that would, if enacted, eliminate suburban 'opt‑out' transit providers and consolidate services under Metro Transit.
Council member Hatfield, who serves as chair of Southwest Transit, said the measure passed the House Transportation Committee and now moves to ways and means. Hatfield and…
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