Public Transit Advisory Board (PTAB)

The City of Sioux Falls has a strong interest in the development of a balanced and multimodal transportation system. A healthy public transportation system plays an important role in preserving and improving the mobility of persons participating in the social and economic life of this community.
The Public Transit Advisory Board (PTAB) was created to assist the Council in matters concerning transit and paratransit so it can more effectively address issues in this area.
The City Council acts as the project sponsor for federally assisted transit improvements.

Number of Members

7

Special Qualifications

Members must represent private transportation, public transportation riders, advocates of the elderly and disabled, and representatives of the safety industry, school industry, and the general public.

Residency/Registered Voter Requirement

Must be a resident and registered voter of Sioux Falls.

Summary of Duties

Review and comment on charter bus procedures, operating and capital budgets, major service changes, monthly reports, service procedures, and fare changes.

Liaison:
Bren Schweitzer
Transit Program Coordinator
City Center
231 N Dakota Ave
Sioux Falls SD 57104
605-367-8689

 

Membership

Public Transit Advisory Board Members - 2023-2024

  • Kelly Cleveringa - Term Expires January 2028
  • Royal Sonsalla - Term Expires January 2028
  • Emmanuel Gutierrez - Term Expires November 2027*
  • Joni Tschetter - Term Expires October 2025
  • Jaime Johannesen - Term Expires January 2026
  • Bailey Abbott - Term Expires November 2026*
  • Nikki Whiting - Term Expires January 2027

* Second/Final Term

Duties

Duties of the Public Transit Advisory Board:

The Public Transit Advisory Board shall act as an advisory committee to the Mayor.

Specific responsibilities include:

  1. Review and ranking of Section 5310 applications.
  2. Review and comment on charter bus procedures.
  3. Review and comment on operating and capital budgets.
  4. Review and comment on major service changes.
  5. Review of monthly reports.
  6. Review and comment on service procedures.
  7. Review and comment on fare changes.

 

Annual Reports

2022 PTAB Annual Report

2021 PTAB Annual Report

2020 PTAB Annual Report

2019 PTAB Annual Report 

 

Resources

Public Transit Advisory Board Agendas and Minutes

By-Laws

Resolution No. 101-76

Transit Development Plan

Remaking Transit in Sioux Falls - City Council Informational

Executive Order 163: Process for Public Comment Prior to Fare Changes or Major Reductions in Service

2018 On Board Survey

Innovation Team Outcomes - Aug 2020

Sioux Area Metro Renovation Study (2019)

 

Applications

Online Application For Appointment

Application for Appointment

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