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Sioux Area Metro
Local government transit agency in South Dakota From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Sioux Area Metro (SAM) is the local governmental transit agency in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and the state's largest public transportation operator. They provide multiple scheduled fixed routes and paratransit services. In December 2023, city council members voted unanimously to select Via as its technology and operations partner.[3] In 2024, the system had a ridership of 559,400, or about 1,800 per weekday as of the first quarter of 2025.
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Transit Offices and Garage
- Address: 500 E. Sixth St.[4]
- Coordinates: 43°33′05.7″N 96°43′13.5″W
- Facilities: Head office, bus storage and maintenance
Sioux Area Metro Depot
- Address: 120 E. 11th St.
- Coordinates: 43°32′41.4″N 96°43′31.4″W
- Facilities: Downtown bus terminal
The Sioux Area Metro Depot was originally built in 1988 and known as "The Bus Stop". In 2017, the facility underwent a $2 million renovation and reopened on November 6, 2017 with the name Sioux Area Metro Depot. The renovations included a skylight, new canopy, new benches, bike storage and bike repair station. The facility serves 11 routes.[5]
Southwest Transfer Facility
- Address: 4409 S. Louise Ave.
- Coordinates: 43°30′17″N 96°46′17″W
- Facilities: Mall area bus terminal
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Effective February 1, 2016[6]
Routes operate Monday-Saturday unless otherwise indicated.
Discontinued Services
Sioux Area Metro operated an old-time trolley styled bus in the downtown area. In 2014 operation of the service was assumed by Downtown Sioux Falls Inc, and in 2019 they were joined by a coalition of local businesses to continue funding through 2022.[8]
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.[9]
Fleet
SAM operates a fleet of 26 fixed-route buses and 13 paratransit buses which run on biodiesel.[10]
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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.[11]
Fixed route ridership
The ridership and service statistics shown here are of fixed route services only and do not include demand response.[12]
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