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Sioux Falls Metro AreaDirectory of SpecializedTransportation Services

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This directory is published asa service to current or potentialusers of transportation servicesavailable in the Sioux Fallsmetropolitan area. Transportationplays a crucial role in all our lives,and especially for persons withspecial needs. Transportationinvolves getting riders to lifesustaining services and supportand to activities that enrich one’squality of life. Transportation isthe means for enabling ablebodied persons to be productivelyinvolved in their communities, aswell as meeting service needs forpersons with disabilities or frailties.For additional resources andsupport, contact the HelplineCenter by dialing 211 or visitingwww.helplinecenter.org.This directory is a joint mobilitymanagement project of South Eastern Council ofGovernments (SECOG) City of Sioux Falls Sioux Area Metro (SAM) Helpline Center Sioux Falls Area CommunityFoundationThe information in this directoryhas been supplied by eachoperator or agency referencedherein and is current as of thedate submitted. Since schedulesand fares are subject to change,please verify such information bycontacting the organizations listed.Additional copies of this directoryare available from SECOG byemailing amber@secog.org orcalling 605-367-5390.Legend for this DirectoryCost: Medicaid accepted:Wheelchair accessible:HDTP/H12527.indd

Brandon Public Transit HContact: 605-582-3553Website: www.brandonsd.comPurpose of service: PublictransportationType of service: Shared ride serviceHours of service: 8 a.m. to3:30 p.m., Monday throughFriday. (When a dispatcheris available, he/she comesin at 7:30 a.m. and leaves at12:15 p.m.)Scheduling requirements: Ridesmust be scheduled at leastone day in advance. Becauseour voice mail covers 19 hours per day—plus weekendsand holidays—and since wedo not have a dispatcher, wehonor all requests for next-daytransportation if voice mailindicates the call came before12 midnight AND we can identifythe caller, the address involved,the phone number, and if theschedule allows. Riders areencouraged to schedule ridesDTP/H12527.inddas far in advance as practical.When scheduling conflictsoccur, priority goes to the riderwho scheduled first.Eligibility requirements: Adults,teens, children, families,females, malesCost of ride: 1.50 per ride eachway. No charge for 60 yearsof age or older (donationsaccepted).SD Medicaid: Not acceptedCost to bring PCA: No chargeCost to bring one guest: Normal fareapplies unless person has adisability, is over 60, or a PCA.Wait time cost: No chargeService area: BrandonDriver assistance: Assistancegetting on and off the vehicle isavailable.Type of vehicles: BusesWheelchair accessible vehicles: YesDeliver empty wheelchair, scooter, oroxygen tank to passenger: Call forinformation.

Disabled American Veterans (DAV)Contact: 605-336-3230, ext. 6551SD Medicaid: Not acceptedWebsite: www.dav.orgCost to bring PCA: No chargePurpose of service: Freetransportation for veterans to thelocal VA Medical CenterCost to bring one guest: No chargeType of service: Veterans’ servicesHours of service: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.,Monday through FridayScheduling requirements: Call forinformation.Eligibility requirements: VeteransCost of ride: No chargeWait time cost: N/AService area: Sioux Falls andsurrounding communitiesDriver assistance: Assistancegetting on and off the vehicle isavailable.Type of vehicles: VanWheelchair accessible vehicles: NoDeliver empty wheelchair, scooter, oroxygen tank to passenger: NoDTP/H12527.indd

Jefferson Bus Lines HContact: 605-336-0885 or 800-4515333 route/ticket informationWebsite: www.jeffersonlines.comPurpose of service: Bus service intoand out of Sioux FallsType of service: Coach and charterserviceHours of service: 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.,Monday through SundayScheduling requirements: Call forinformation.Eligibility requirements: Open to allCost of ride: Call for information.SD Medicaid: Not acceptedCost to bring PCA: Normal fareapplies.DTP/H12527.inddCost to bring one guest: Normal fareapplies.Wait time cost: N/AService area: South Dakota,Nebraska, Missouri, Montana,and North DakotaDriver assistance: Assistancegetting on and off the vehicle isavailable.Type of vehicles: Charter busWheelchair accessible vehicles: YesDeliver empty wheelchair, scooter, oroxygen tank to passenger: No

Project C.A.R.Contact: 605-332-2777Cost of ride: No chargeWebsite: NoneSD Medicaid: Not acceptedPurpose of service: Provides safe,site-to-site transportation toindividuals with associatedsponsoring agencies andchurches going to specificsponsor activities.Cost to bring PCA: N/AType of service: Shared ride serviceHours of service: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.,Monday through FridayScheduling requirements: Ridersmust be associated withsponsoring agencies orchurches.Cost to bring one guest: N/AWait time cost: N/AService area: Sioux Falls city limitsDriver assistance: Not availableType of vehicles: SedanWheelchair accessible vehicles: NoDeliver empty wheelchair, scooter, oroxygen tank to passenger: NoEligibility requirements: Requestsfor transportation service mustbe scheduled by staff of therespective sponsoring agenciesor churches. No individualrequests are accepted.DTP/H12527.indd

Sioux Area Metro(SAM) HContact: 605-367-7151Website: www.siouxfalls.org/samPurpose of service: Publictransportation serving SiouxFallsType of service: PublictransportationHours of Service:Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Monday through Friday.Transit service is available onmost routes from 5:45 a.m.to 7 p.m. Monday throughFriday, and from 7:45 a.m. to7 p.m. on Saturday. Service isavailable weekday eveningsuntil approximately 9 p.m. onfive routes.No service on New Year’s Day,Memorial Day, IndependenceDay, Labor Day, ThanksgivingDay, or Christmas Day.Scheduling requirements: Regularlyscheduled bus routesEligibility requirements: Open to allCost of ride: (fares may increase in 2015)Adults: 1 per rideone-day pass 3seven-day pass 10monthly pass 25Seniors/Persons with Disabilities: .50 per rideone-day pass 1.50seven-day pass 5monthly pass 12.50Child 10 years and younger: .50 per rideSD Medicaid: Limited acceptanceCost to bring PCA: No charge ifcustomer is authorized throughthe Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA)Cost to bring one guest: Normal fareappliesWait time cost: N/AService Area: Sioux FallsDriver Assistance: Drivers will assistwith mobility device securementType of Vehicles: Bus equipped withramp or liftWheelchair accessible vehicles: YesDeliver empty wheelchair, scooter, oroxygen tank to passenger: NoParatransit curb-to-curb service:Available for ADA-eligible trips toindividuals who, as a result of adisability, are unable to utilize aregular bus.DTP/H12527.indd

Sioux Falls Immunization CoalitionContact: 211 HelplineCost of ride: No chargeWebsite: NoneSD Medicaid: Not acceptedPurpose of service: Freetransportation for parents andchild to/from appointments forimmunizations.Cost to bring PCA: N/AType of service: Individualservice directly from origin todestinationService area: Sioux FallsHours of service: Varies.Call for information.Scheduling requirements:Call for information.Cost to bring one guest: N/AWait-time cost: N/ADriver assistance: Not availableType of vehicles: Taxi cabWheelchair accessible vehicles: NoDeliver empty wheelchair, scooter, oroxygen tank to passenger: NoEligibility requirements:Call for information.DTP/H12527.indd

Sioux Falls Wheelchair HContact: 605-336-9625SD Medicaid: Call for informationWebsite: N/ACost to bring PCA: No chargePurpose of service: Transportationfor persons with disabilitiesCost to bring one guest: No chargeType of service: Individualservice directly from origin todestinationHours of service: 24 hoursWait time cost: Yes. Call forinformation.Service area: Varies through SouthDakota, Iowa, Nebraska, andMinnesotaScheduling requirements: Advancedscheduling preferred but notrequiredDriver assistance: AvailableEligibility requirements: Must have adisabilityWheelchair accessible vehicles: YesCost of ride: Call for pricingDTP/H12527.inddType of vehicles: Large vanequipped with liftDeliver empty wheelchair, scooter, oroxygen tank to passenger: Yes

Siouxland Paratransit Services HContact: 605-809-6387SD Medicaid: AcceptedWebsite: N/ACost to bring PCA: No chargePurpose of service: Transportationfor medical appointments, ballgames, and concertsCost to bring one guest: No chargeWait time cost: No chargeType of service: Individualtransportation service directlyfrom origin to destinationService area: Sioux Falls andsurrounding communititieswithin an approximate 15-mileradius.Hours of service: 24 hoursDriver assistance: AvailableScheduling requirements: Advancedscheduling preferred, but notrequiredType of vehicles: Minivan with rampEligibility requirements: Must bemobility impaired.Deliver empty wheelchair, scooter,or oxygen tank to passenger: Awheelchair can be provided ifnecessary.Cost of ride: One-way is 20, roundtrip is 40.Wheelchair accessible vehicle: YesDTP/H12527.indd

Taxi Services There are several for-profit taxicabservices available for hire in thearea with various service hoursand rates. Please refer to a printor online business directory for alisting of taxicab companies andcontact information.Wheelchair Express HContact: 605-338-9529Website: N/APurpose of service: Transportationfor persons with disabilitiesType of service: Individualtransportation service directlyfrom origin to destinationHours of service: 24 hoursScheduling requirements: Advancedscheduling preferred but notrequiredEligibility requirements: Open to allpersons with disabilitiesCost of ride: One-way is 25.00 plustax. Round-trip is 45.00 plustax. Mileage outside of SiouxFalls will be applied.S.D. Medicaid: AcceptedCost to bring PCA: No chargeCost to bring one guest: No chargeWait time cost: Yes. Call forinformation.Service area: All of South DakotaDriver assistance: AvailableType of vehicles: Van equipped withlift or rampWheelchair accessible vehicles: YesDeliver empty wheelchair, scooter,or oxygen tank to passenger: Yes,wheelchairs for a cost of 25.00.DTP/H12527.indd

Workers on Wheels (WOW)Contact: 605-333-3317Cost of ride: No chargeWebsite: www.activegen.orgSD Medicaid: Not acceptedPurpose of service: Transportationfor medical appointments andgrocery shopping. (Volunteerswill shop for the client, ifneeded.)Cost to bring PCA: No chargeType of service: Shared ride serviceDriver assistance: Not availableHours of service: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Monday through FridayType of vehicles: Personal vehiclesof volunteersScheduling requirements: Seven toten days’ advance noticeWheelchair accessible vehicle: NoEligibility requirements: Adultsover the age of 60 who meetthe WOW annual incomeguidelines and do not havefamily in the Sioux Falls area toassist with the services needed.Persons with disabilities aretaken on a case-by-case basis.Call for complete eligibilityrequirements.Cost to bring one guest: No chargeWait time cost: N/AService area: Sioux FallsDeliver empty wheelchair, scooter, oroxygen tank to passenger: NoDTP/H12527.indd

Sioux Falls Metro Area SpecializedTransportation ProviderPhone NumberOffice Hours for Arranging RideBrandon Public Transit605-582-35537:30 a.m.to 12:15 p.m., Mon–FriDisabled American Veterans(DAV)605-336-3230ext. 65518 a.m.–2 p.m., Mon–FriJefferson Bus Lines605-336-08859:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Mon–SunProject C.A.R.605-332-27778 a.m.–4 p.m., Mon–FriSioux Area Metro (SAM)605-367-71518 a.m.–5 p.m., Mon–FriSioux Falls ImmunizationCoalition21124 hoursSioux Falls Wheelchair605-336-962524 hoursSiouxland ParatransitServices605-809-638724 hoursWheelchair Express605-338-952924 hoursWorkers on Wheels (WOW)605-333-33178 a.m.–5 p.m., Mon–FriDTP/H12527.indd