Sioux Area Metro

The Sioux Area Metro (SAM) is the local governmental transit agency in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and the largest operator of public transportation in the state. They provide multiple scheduled fixed routes and paratransit services. Although the bus fleet is owned by the city the system is currently managed by First Transit and operated under Sioux Area Metro.

Sioux Area Metro
Headquarters500 E. Sixth St.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Service areaUrban area
Service typeBus service
Tourist trolley
Paratransit
Routes12
Fleet29 Buses (Fixed Route)
26 Buses (Paratransit)
OperatorFirst Transit
WebsiteSioux Area Metro

Facilities

Transit Offices and Garage
Address: 500 E. Sixth St.[1]
Coordinates: 43°33′05.7″N 96°43′13.5″W
Facilities: Head office, bus storage and maintenance

The Bus Stop
Main bus terminal in downtown.
Address: 120 E. 11th St.
Coordinates: 43°32′41.4″N 96°43′31.4″W
Facilities: Downtown bus terminal

Southwest Transfer Facility
Address: 4409 S. Louise Ave.
Coordinates: 43°30′17″N 96°46′17″W
Facilities: Mall area bus terminal

Fixed routes

Effective February 1, 2016[2]

Routes operate Monday-Saturday unless otherwise indicated.

No.Destinations[3]Notes
1VA Hospital, South Kiwanis Ave
2Sanford Hospital, Augustana University, South Western Ave
3South Minnesota Ave, West 41st St, Empire Mall
4East 10th St
5Avera Hospital, South Cliff Ave, South Phillips Ave
6PREMIER Center, Terrace Park
7East Sioux Falls, Dawley Farm Village
8North 4th Ave, North Cliff AveWeekday Only
9East 18th St, East 26th St
10West 12th St, Hayward Park, South Marion Rd
11Southwest Circulator
19University Center, Southeast Tech, North Career AveWeekday Only

Discontinued Services

Sioux Area Metro operated an old-time trolley styled bus in the downtown area. The city eventually decided to discontinue the service, at which time Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc took over the operating responsibility. Due to funding issues, they too discontinued service, effective April, 2018.[4]

Sioux Area Metro also operated four school "tripper" routes until May 2016. These routes were open to the public, with high schools as destinations. School Bus, Inc is currently operating those routes.[5]

Paratransit

Sioux Falls Paratransit is an extension to the city's fixed-route system, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to use it. Each paratransit bus is equipped with a wheelchair lift. All passengers must be certified by guidelines established by the Americans with Disabilities Act, and be registered with Sioux Area Metro after qualifying. Passengers must schedule Paratransit trips by calling their local office.[6]

Fleet

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References
  1. Office
  2. "Sioux Area Metro - City of Sioux Falls PDF Map of all SAM Routes, Shelters and Stops". www.siouxfalls.org. Retrieved 2018-04-15.
  3. "City of Sioux Falls Bus Routes". Retrieved 2018-04-15.
  4. "Downtown Sioux Falls discontinuing trolley". SiouxFalls.Business. 2018-04-02. Retrieved 2018-04-15.
  5. "Sioux Falls Transit Development Plan". Retrieved 2018-04-15.
  6. "Paratransit Service - City of Sioux Falls". www.siouxfalls.org. Retrieved 2018-04-15.


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