About Us
We offer transportation services to the citizens of Yankton and Clay counties in southeast South Dakota.
About Southeast Public Transit
Southeast Public Transit is a non-profit, public transit agency formed through the merger of Yankton Transit and Vermillion Public Transit, aimed at enhancing transportation services across southeastern South Dakota. The organization is managed by River Cities Public Transit.
Yankton Transit began in 1995, initially established to provide essential transportation services within Yankton and the surrounding area. It focused on serving the local community, offering demand-response services, especially for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Over the years, Yankton Transit expanded its services to meet the growing needs of the population, emphasizing accessibility and reliability.
Vermillion Public Transit, on the other hand, began operations in 1997 with a mission to connect residents of Vermillion and the surrounding communities to essential services, including education, employment, and healthcare. Like Yankton Transit, it prioritized accessible transportation, catering to a diverse user base that included students from the nearby University of South Dakota and residents who relied on public transit for daily commutes.
Our Vision and Mission
Vision
“The Vision of Southeast Public Transit is that the transit system provides safe, affordable and reliable transportation service that first meets the needs of the transit dependent in communities within Yankton and Clay Counties by providing access to healthcare, education, employment, public services, shopping and recreational facilities, and eventually allows anyone to go anywhere in the region easily and effectively.”
Mission
We provide innovative and sustainable transportation solutions that facilitate the communities needs of mobility for medical, social, work commute, youth, low income and general public.
Board of Directors
- Kate Schramm, Board President
- Melaine Ryken, Vice President
Board Members
- Denise Dejong
- Sam Mason
- Teresa Seiler
- Kriss Thury
- Tony Erickson
- Dave Gilles
- Paul Van Olson
- Kristen Taggart
- Kelsey Collier-Wise
- Joe Knoer
