SD DOT — 511 Travel Info

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Road conditions, weather alerts, and travel information for South Dakota available by dialing 511 or visiting the state's online traveler information portal. Updates cover highway closures, winter driving conditions, construction, and incidents. Fathers planning commutes, school pickups, or long trips can check before heading out. The service is free and operates around the clock, with trip planning tools and live camera views online.

Contact & Details

Address: Statewide service

Phone: 511

Hours: 24/7

About Transportation for Fathers

Transportation assistance helps fathers get to work, court, medical appointments, and childcare. Public transit passes are often available free or discounted through TANF, Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT), and social service agencies. Many job training programs cover bus passes. The Ways to Work program and some community action agencies provide low-interest car loans to working parents. State DMVs typically require proof of insurance and current registration; low-cost insurance programs exist for low-income drivers in several states (California's Low Cost Auto Insurance is one example). For rural fathers without reliable transit, dial-a-ride and volunteer driver programs are coordinated through Area Agencies on Aging and community action agencies. Medicaid NEMT covers rides to covered medical visits at no cost. This directory includes transit authorities, Medicaid NEMT providers, and car-ownership assistance programs.

Transportation in South Dakota

South Dakota circuit courts hear family matters in each of its seven judicial circuits. The Division of Child Support operates under DSS. Sioux Falls and Rapid City are the largest cities. Dakota Plains Legal Services and East River Legal Services provide civil legal aid statewide (with special mandates serving tribal communities).

More Transportation in South Dakota

  • Sioux Area Metro (SAM) — Public transit bus service in the Sioux Falls metropolitan area with fixed routes and paratransit service. SAM covers major employment, shop
  • Rapid Transit System — Public bus service in the Rapid City area operated by the City of Rapid City. Fixed routes connect downtown, schools, and shopping six days
  • Prairie Hills Transit — Rural public transportation serving communities across central and western South Dakota from offices in Spearfish. Services include demand-r
  • River Cities Transit — Pierre — Public transportation serving Pierre, Fort Pierre, and surrounding areas with dial-a-ride and limited fixed routes. Fathers can call weekday
  • Jefferson Lines — South Dakota — Intercity bus service connecting South Dakota cities to regional destinations across the Midwest. Jefferson Lines stops include Sioux Falls,
  • Northeast SD Transit — Aberdeen — Public transit and demand-response transportation for Aberdeen area residents covering the city and outlying communities. Service includes s

Transportation — Common Questions

Can I get help affording a car?
Some community action agencies and programs like Ways to Work, Wheels to Work, or Good News Garage offer low-interest loans or donated vehicles to working parents. Eligibility typically requires employment or training and income under a threshold. Waitlists can be long.
What is Medicaid NEMT?
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation — Medicaid must cover rides to and from covered medical appointments at no cost. Call the transportation number on the back of your Medicaid card to schedule. Rides must be arranged in advance (usually 2–3 business days).
Are there reduced-fare transit options?
Most transit agencies offer reduced fares for seniors, disabled riders, and Medicaid enrollees. TANF and some workforce programs include transit passes. Some employers subsidize transit through pre-tax benefits. Contact your local transit authority for eligibility.
What if I live in a rural area with no bus?
Dial-a-ride services, volunteer driver programs through Area Agencies on Aging, rural transit partnerships, and Medicaid NEMT serve rural residents. Community action agencies coordinate much of this. Call 211 for a local referral.