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
CONTACTS
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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
98,218
Jess Marlow
Transit Office Supervisor
605-773-7038
75,98,190
Jack Dokken
Air, Rail & Transit Program Manager
605-773-3574
98
Monte Meier
Transportation Specialist – 5339/5305/DBE
605-773-4169
98
Brenda Sharkey
Transportation Specialist – Procurement/Vehicle Ordering/Insurance
605-773-8082
98,215
Terri Geigle
Transportation Specialist – 5311/5310/Charter/Coordination Plan
605-773-3014