2022 Transit Development Plan

2022 Transit Development Plan

City of Sioux Falls
November 2022

Kids ride free, all year long

A school ID allows kids to ride fixed-route buses for free, ages 11 to 18 can ride unaccompanied by an adult. Kids younger than 10 need to ride with an adult, but won’t pay a fare. Don’t have a school ID?

Updated schedules for Crosstown routes

Effective June 18: Crosstown route service will start and end an hour earlier (7:45 a.m.–2:45 p.m.)

The Crosstown East and West routes offer hourly service across Sioux Falls to two busy areas: Dawley Farm Village and 41st/Louise.

Route brochures: East | West
*Note the last route will be 2:45 PM - updated schedules to follow

Use the SAM On Demand app to ride transfer free on Saturdays

Don’t have the app?  Want to learn about how to use it?

Visit our help guide for more information:

Building Innovation Capacity

Discover how the Office of Innovation partnered with Planning and Development services to use Innovation Teams to tackle transit and spread innovation in Sioux Falls.

Building Innovation Capacity Report

Vets Ride Free

Beginning Monday, September 14, 2015 veterans can ride any Sioux Area Metro Fixed Route bus for free.  Proper identification is required which include one of the following: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Identification Card or a South Dakota state issued Operator License or Identification Card with “VETERAN” identified on the front of the license or ID card.

More Information and ID Card Examples

Transit Development Plan

The Transit Development Plan contains public transit strategies, includes a 10-year financial strategy, provides an implementation plan for new or modified transit routes, and reviews the demand for public transportation in the City. A link to the plan can be found here under Development Plan.  

Public Transit Advisory Board

Transit's New Flash Card

Reloadable Flash Cards are now available!

Read more about it.

Transit's New Flash Card

Sioux Area Metro Travel Training

What is Bus Travel Training?

It is classroom training for people who want to learn to travel independently using the regular bus system. One-on-one training is also available. Download the guide below for more information on session topics and contact number.

Bus Travel Training Information

Building Innovation Capacity
Vets Ride Free
Transit Development
Flash Card
Bus Training

The mission of Sioux Area Metro is to have a positive social and economic impact on the community by providing a safe and reliable transportation option for all citizens.

News Releases

Posted: 10/05/2022
Residents Invited To Open House For Conversation About Public Transit
Sioux Area Metro and the City of Sioux Falls are hosting a pair of open house meetings for residents to learn about the draft Transit Development Plan.
Posted: 09/23/2022
Sioux Area Metro to Provide Free Rides for Early Voters
Sioux Area Metro is offering free bus rides to help people to vote early in the Sioux Falls November election.
Posted: 09/01/2022
‘Kids Ride Free’ Initiative Allows Youth to Ride Public Transit for Free
The City of Sioux Falls is now offering public transit at no charge for individuals 18 and under to ride Sioux Area Metro buses.
Posted: 06/29/2022
Sioux Area Metro Saturday Service Now Ends 3 p.m
Due to continued driver shortage, beginning Saturday, July 2, 2022, Sioux Area Metro (SAM) will end SAM On Demand, Paratransit, and Crosstown route services at 3 p.m. for Saturdays only.
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