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| Ascension | Ascension Parish Public Transit | | Last Update: | 7/13/2006 10:13:34 AM | | Operated by: | Ascension Parish Council on Aging | | Legislative Districts: | Senate Districts 17 & 18; House Districts 58, 59, 60 | | Congressional Districts: | 3 and 6 | | Contact: | Grace Garon, Director | | Address: | P. O. Box 412 101 Bocage Dr. | | Donaldsonville, LA 70346 | | Phone: | (225) 473-6213 | | Fax: | (225) 473-1387 | | E-mail Address: | ascencoa2@eatel.net | | Operating Class: | Demand-responsive | | Funding Class: | Rural - Section 5311 | Profile of System | Ascension Public Transit provides demand response service to the general public within the Parish bound-aries. Minimum 24 hour notice is required on all trips to guarantee service. Riders must state all desired stops when booking transportation.
Escort service is not provided. Drivers will not enter a rider’s home. Disabled persons must be able to function on their own or supply an aide. One escort is allowed to ride free.
For those over 60 years of age, a donation is requested but not required for transportation to senior centers, local doctors, drug and grocery stores, and other social service agencies.
Transportation to place of employment, restaurants, and recreational events require all riders to pay a fare regardless of age. | Characteristics of System | | Vehicles: | 12 vehicles (6 are lift equipped) | | Clients Served: | General Public | | Operating Hours: | 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., M-F | | Base Fare: | Gonzales City Limits
$6.00
within 5 mile radius of Gonzales
$6.00
over 5 to 10 mile radius of Gonzales (east of the river)
$10.00
Donaldsonville City Limits
$4.00
over 5 mile radius of Donaldsonville (west of the river)
$800
Donaldsonville to Sorrento
$6.00
Senior Citizens
5 mile radius
$2.00
5-10 mile radius
$3.00 | | Service Area: | Ascension parish | 1997 System Data | | Total Operating Costs: | $216,549 | | Ridership: | 37,113 | | Annual System Miles: | 148,013 | | Cost Per Trip: | $5.83 | | Cost Per Hour: | $23.53 | | Cost Per Mile: | $1.46 | | Type Of System: | Rural | |
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