We're reducing the number of bus routes from 12 to 9.  This means more busses on the new routes for speedier service.

SAM will still offer bus, on demand and paratransit - you just might take a different type of vehicle.

Our proposal is just that, a proposal, so let your voice be heard and give us your thoughts on the plan.

If a bus isn't available, on demand will get you where you need to go within the entire city limits of Sioux Falls.

Before we make anything permanent we want to hear your thoughts on the plan. Answer a few short questions and have your voice be heard. 

Or join us in person

Monday, May 6, 2024 anytime between 2:30 and 8:00PM at the Downtown Library (200 N Dakota Ave.)

Our proposal combines recent ridership trends, top destinations, and the city's population growth.

Click on a color below to see details about that route proposal.

Runs between the bus depot and South Valley View Road along South Minnesota Ave and West 41st Street.

Compare to existing route: Significant overlap with current route 3, except the route continues on 41st St.

Popular destinations: Bus depot, Walmart, O’Gorman High School, Greenway Mall, Mount Marty College

Frequency and hours: Every 30 minutes between 6AM - 8PM

Saturday service 8AM - 6PM every 60 minutes.

Runs between the bus depot and the Arrowhead Walmart along East 10th St.

Compare to existing route: An extension of the current route 4 to the Walmart.

Popular destinations: Bus depot, Walmart, Aldi, Hy-Vee, South Dakota School for the Deaf

Frequency and hours: Every 30 minutes between 6:30AM - 8PM.  Saturday service 8AM - 6PM every 60 minutes.

Runs between the bus depot and the Southwest Transfer Center along South Grange and West 49th Street.

Compare to existing route: Partial overlap with routes 1 & 2. VA Hospital and LifeScape children’s specialty hospital will primarily be served by Via SAM On Demand.

Popular destinations: Bus depot, University of Sioux Falls (Main campus), Glory House, Western Shopping Center 

Frequency and hours: Runs every 60 minutes from 7AM - 6PM.

Runs between the bus depot and the new State One Stop, along East 14th St. and East 18th St.

Compare to existing route: Significant overlap with current route 9. Via SAM On Demand will serve East 18th St between S Cleveland and S Sycamore Aves.

Popular destinations: Bus depot, Walmart, State One Stop, Hy-Vee, Dawley Farm Village

Frequency and hours: Every 30 minutes during peak hours and every 60 minutes off-peak. Available between 7AM - 8PM

Runs between the bus depot, Jefferson High School/Southeast Tech on N Minnesota Ave, W Bailey St. and W Madison St.

Compare to existing route: Some overlap with routes 19, 6, & 8. Via SAM On Demand will serve the area north of W Maple Ave. 

Popular destinations: Bus depot, Sanford Center, Southeast Tech, Jefferson High School, County Administration Building, and Sioux Falls Health Department.

Frequency and hours: Every 30 minutes during peak hours and every 60 minutes off-peak. Available between 7AM - 7PM

Runs between the bus depot and the Arrowhead Walmart, along N Weber Ave, East Rice St., N Cleveland, and E 6th St.

Compare to existing route: Overlap with current route 7.  The Yellow route will cover the shopping area past the Walmart.

Popular destinations: Bus depot, Walmart, various apartment complexes, Washington High School.

Frequency and hours: Every 60 minutes between 7AM - 7PM

Runs between the bus depot and West 41st St (Lincoln High School) along South Cliff Ave and South 7th Ave.

Compare to existing route: Significant overlap with current route 5, except the route loops back to S Cliff Ave on S 4th Ave and E 33rd St.

Popular destinations: Bus depot, Lincoln High School, Avera Hospital Complex

Frequency and hours: Every 60 minutes between 7AM - 5PM

Runs between the bus depot and the Southwest Transfer Center along West 12th St. and South Louise Ave.

Compare to existing route: Significant overlap with current routes 10 & 11. Via SAM On Demand will serve the areas that are no longer covered by the bus including Hayward Elementary.

Popular destinations: Bus depot, Southwest Transfer Center, Hy-Vee, Empire Mall, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Aldi

Frequency and hours: Every 30 minutes between 6:30AM - 8PM. Saturday service 8AM - 6PM every 60 minutes.

Runs between the bus depot and the airport, along N Cliff Ave.

Compare to existing route: Significant overlap with current route 8. Portions of current route 8 (north of Benson Rd.) will be served by Via SAM On Demand. High ridership areas of North Minnesota will be served by the Green line.

Popular destinations: Bus depot, Airport, various manufacturing and industrial job sites.

Frequency and hours: Every 60 minutes between 5AM - 6PM

Not near a bus route? Not to worry! We're proposing to expand Via SAM On Demand, our shared van service, everywhere in Sioux Falls. 

• Book a ride when you need one
• Connect to SAM bus or right to your destination
• A fleet of comfy shared vans
• Same price as the bus
  

Proposed hours

M-F: 5:45AM - 9:15PM

Sat: 7:45AM - 6:15PM

The blue outlined zone below is the proposed on demand zone, covering the entire city.

Download the SAM Transit app from your preferred app store and follow the simple signup steps.

Enter your pickup and dropoff address, choose the ride option that works best for you. Wheelchair accessible vehicles are available.

The app will tell you exactly where to catch the bus or Via ride. It may be a short walk from the pickup address you entered.

Before we make anything permanent we want to hear your thoughts on the plan. Answer a few short questions and have your voice be heard. 

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