Thank you for taking the time to engage with our website and consider the value of SouthWest Transit (SWT). Funding for SWT is an investment in both connectivity and efficiency across the Twin Cities – keeping suburban transit strong, reliable, and ready to connect people to opportunity and economic growth.

Our Asks:

• Support for HF3301/SF3498, which allocates a portion of the regional ¾ cent transit sales tax, based on a formula, to replacement service providers (opt-outs) like Southwest Transit. It is anticipated that other transit agencies will be collaborating on this or another similar bill as part of the legislative process
• Oppose any legislation to eliminate replacement service providers (opt-outs) and fold them into Metro Transit
• Recognize that SWT’s lean model is distinct and ensure funding formulas reflect the efficient and innovative services we deliver

How to Show Your Support:

• Join us at the upcoming  SouthWest Transit Day at the Capitol: Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Stay tuned for a detailed agenda coming soon!
• Check out the below materials to familiarize yourself with the State of SWT

Click here to see SWT By the Numbers and Our Impact

Coming Soon: SWT's 2025 Wins

Cities/Counties that have passed resolutions in support of SouthWest Transit:

• City of Eden Prairie 
• City of Chanhassen 
• City of Chaska 
• City of Carver 
• City of Victoria
• Carver County 

See a sample resolution in support of SouthWest Transit HERE.