General Information / Notices

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) acts as a facilitator of public and specialized transportation services. SDDOT does not directly provide the services, but contracts for services to be delivered within South Dakota through the awards of grants to transit providers.

This office administers the following programs:
  • Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5311 grants for rural public transit agencies
  • FTA 5303, 5304 and 5305 transportation planning in metropolitan areas and states.
  • FTA 5339 capital grants to replace, rehabilitate and purchase buses and related equipment and to construct bus related facilities

These public transit programs are also funded by rider fares, private contributions, donations, and state, city, and county money. Any questions regarding funded projects contact the Public Transit staff.

FFY 25 PUBLIC NOTICE 5304 Applications

2025 Planning Grant Application



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Rayleen Rageth
Senior Secretary
605-773-3574
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Darren Hall
Transportation Specialist – Asset Management/D&A Program/Ridership
605-773-5221
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Jess Marlow
Transit Office Supervisor
605-773-7038
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Jack Dokken
Air, Rail & Transit Program Manager
605-773-3574
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Monte Meier
Transportation Specialist – 5339/5305/DBE
605-773-4169
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Brenda Sharkey
Transportation Specialist – Procurement/Vehicle Ordering/Insurance
605-773-8082
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Terri Geigle
Transportation Specialist – 5311/5310/Charter/Coordination Plan
605-773-3014
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