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Lafourche |
Lafourche Parish Council on Aging |
| Last Update: | 5/5/2006 10:56:06 AM |
| Operated by: | Lafourche Parish Council on Aging |
| Legislative Districts: | Senate Districts 19 and 20; House Districts 52-55 and 105 |
| Congressional Districts: | 3 |
| Contact: | Linda Pertuit, Transportation Coordinator |
| Address: | P. O. Box 500, 1612 Hwy 182 |
| Raceland, LA 70394 |
| Phone: | (985) 537-3446 |
| Fax: | (985) 537-6995 |
| E-mail Address: | Transportation@mobiletel.com |
| Operating Class: | Demand-responsive |
| Funding Class: | Section 5310-E&D |
Profile of System |
The Lafourche Council on Aging transportation program began operation in 1977. Three private vehicles owned by employees were used to transport senior citizens to and from local medical appointments, food stamp appointments, and grocery shopping.
During the first year of operation the system’s ridership grew steadily creating the need for more transportation. Five vans were purchased through the Lafourche Community Action Agency which enabled the provision of transportation service to more destinations including dialysis, appointments in New Orleans and other out of town locations. One of the vehicles was lift-equipped which provided the means by which service could be offered to the 35% of passengers who were disabled. With the purchase of these vans the employees no longer had to use their private vehicles for transportation.
The Section 18 Rural Transportation Program opened the doors of the Lafourche system to the general public under the sponsorship of the Lafourche Parish Council. |
Rural Transportation |
| Vehicles: | 6 vehicles (6 are lift-equipped) |
| Clients Served: | Elderly 60+ yrs. of age and disabled of any age |
| Service Provided: | Medical Transportation(primary) shopping,Senior Centers etc. |
| Operating Hours: | 5:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday – Friday |
| Base Fare: | Round trip
In Parish
$7.00
Terrebone
$9.00
New Orleans service on the 3rd Thursday of each month.
Must call 48 hours in advance
$11.00
60 years or older ride at reduced rates funded through Title III, Older Americans Act. |
| Service Area: | Lafourche Parish |
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Lafourche Association of Retarded Citizens |
| Last Update: | 5/16/2006 12:16:51 PM |
| Operated by: | Lafourche Association of Retarded Citizens |
| Contact: | Peggy Craig, Vocational Services Coordinator |
| Address: | P. O. Box 269, 2233 St. Mary Street |
| Thibodaux, LA 70301 |
| Phone: | (985) 446-0447 |
| Fax: | (985) 493-9805 |
| Vehicles: | 13 (all are lift-equipped) |
| Clients Served: | Retarded, disabled, elderly |
| Service Provided: | Demand-responsive |
| Operating Hours: | 6:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday |
| Base Fare: | none |
| Service Area: | Lafourche Parish |
| Type Of System: | Specialized |
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