Sioux Area Metro
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| Headquarters |
500 E. Sixth St. Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Service area | Urban area |
| Service type |
Bus service Tourist trolley Paratransit |
| Routes | 12 |
| Fleet |
29 Buses (Fixed Route) 26 Buses (Paratransit) |
| Operator | First Transit |
| Website | Sioux Area Metro |
Sioux Area Metro, also referred to as 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.
Facilities
Transit Offices and Garage
- Address: 500 E. Sixth St.[1]
- Coordinates: 43°33′05.7″N 96°43′13.5″W / 43.551583°N 96.720417°W
- Facilities: Head office, bus storage and maintenance
The Bus Stop
- Address: 120 E. 11th St.
- Coordinates: 43°32′41.4″N 96°43′31.4″W / 43.544833°N 96.725389°W
- Facilities: Downtown bus terminal
Southwest Transfer Facility
- Address: 4409 S. Louise Ave.
- Coordinates: 43°30′17″N 96°46′17″W / 43.50472°N 96.77139°W
- Facilities: Mall area bus terminal
Fixed routes
Effective February 1, 2016[2]
Routes operate Monday-Saturday unless otherwise indicated.
| No. | Destinations[3] | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | VA Hospital, South Kiwanis Ave | |
| 2 | Sanford Hospital, Augustana University, South Western Ave | |
| 3 | South Minnesota Ave, West 41st St, Empire Mall | |
| 4 | East 10th St | |
| 5 | Avera Hospital, South Cliff Ave, South Phillips Ave | |
| 6 | PREMIER Center, Terrace Park | |
| 7 | East Sioux Falls, Dawley Farm Village | |
| 8 | North 4th Ave, North Cliff Ave | Weekday Only |
| 9 | East 18th St, East 26th St | |
| 10 | West 12th St, Hayward Park, South Marion Rd | |
| 11 | Southwest Circulator | |
| 19 | University Center, Southeast Tech, North Career Ave | Weekday 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
References
- ↑ Office
- ↑ "Sioux Area Metro - City of Sioux Falls PDF Map of all SAM Routes, Shelters and Stops". www.siouxfalls.org. Retrieved 2018-04-15.
- ↑ "City of Sioux Falls Bus Routes". Retrieved 2018-04-15.
- ↑ "Downtown Sioux Falls discontinuing trolley". SiouxFalls.Business. 2018-04-02. Retrieved 2018-04-15.
- ↑ "Sioux Falls Transit Development Plan". Retrieved 2018-04-15.
- ↑ "Paratransit Service - City of Sioux Falls". www.siouxfalls.org. Retrieved 2018-04-15.