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Ouachita |
Monroe Transit System (MTS) |
| Last Update: | 5/22/2006 2:01:59 PM |
| Operated by: | Monroe Transit System (MTS) |
| Legislative Districts: | Senate Districts 32 – 35, House Districts 13 – 17, 19 |
| Congressional Districts: | 5 |
| Contact: | Joe Comerford |
| Address: | 700 Washington Street |
| Monroe, LA 71201 |
| Phone: | (318) 329-2207 |
| Fax: | (318) 329-2868 |
| URL: | www.mtsbus.org |
| E-mail Address: | joseph.comerford@ci.monroe.la.us |
| Operating Class: | Fixed Route / Paratransit |
| Funding Class: | Small Urban - FTA Sec 5307 |
Profile of System |
| Since 1906, the City of Monroe has operated the Monroe Transit System (MTS). Twelve scheduled fixed routes serve the Monroe area. MTS' fleet is 100% ADA accessible, and MTS also offers demand response paratransit service through its DIAL-A-VAN program for persons unable to use the fixed route service. Persons must qualify for DIAL-A-VAN service and schedule transportation 24 hours in advance. |
Characteristics of System |
| Vehicles: | 24 Buses |
| Clients Served: | General Public |
| Service Provided: | Fixed Route and Paratransit |
| Operating Hours: | 6:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m., Monday through Friday6:00 a.m. - 6:45 p.m. Saturday |
| Base Fare: | Fixed Route
$1.00
$0.50 Medicare/Handicapped/Elderly
$0.90 Student
Free transfer
Paratransit
$2.00 |
| Service Area: | City of Monroe and surrounding area |
System Data (Fixed Route / Paratransit) |
| Total Operating Costs: | $3.2 million |
| Ridership: | 1,061,000 |
| Annual System Miles: | 674,390 / 28,232 |
| Cost Per Mile: | $4.74 |
| Cost Per Passenger: | $3.02 |
| Type Of System: | Urban |
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West Ouachita Public Transit |
| Last Update: | 6/12/2006 4:03:00 PM |
| Operated by: | West Ouachita Senior Center |
| Legislative Districts: | Senate Districts 32-35; House Districts 13-17 and 19 |
| Congressional Districts: | 5 |
| Contact: | Jeanette Ellington, Director |
| Address: | 1800 N. 7th Street |
| West Monroe, LA 71291 |
| Phone: | 318-324-1280 |
| Fax: | 318-324-8750 |
| E-mail Address: | wmdirector@hotmail.com (or)teresa4529@yahoo.com |
| Operating Class: | Demand-responsive, subscription-deviated |
| Funding Class: | Rural – Section 5310 |
Profile of System |
The West Ouachita Public Transportation System began operation in 1983 to provide safe, courteous, clean, reliable and cost effective transportation service to the residents of western Ouachita Parish. West Ouachita Public Transit (WOPT) has successfully fulfilled this mission for over 20 years by providing transit access within the service area to medical, employment, shopping, and other non-emergency vital destinations.
WOPT also provides specialized, contractual services, and after hours services. Information pertaining to transportation services may be obtained by calling 318-324-1280 Monday – Friday, between 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
To ensure your safety, all transportation drivers and staff members have required licenses, receive DOT driver safety training, and participate in required drug testing. Vehicles are wheelchair accessible and meet DOT safety specifications. West Ouachita Public Transit is committed to the safe operation of its vehicles, including the safe boarding and unboarding of passengers. WOPT does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, sex, ethnicity, religion, or disability.
Route information: WOPT offers demand-responsive and subscription-deviated service to vital non-emergency destinations in Ouachita Parish. Origins must be in western Ouachita Parish and destinations must be within established boundaries in Ouachita Parish. WOPT provides curb to curb services only.
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Characteristics of System |
| Vehicles: | 10 vans, 8 are lift-equipped |
| Operating Hours: | 8:30 a.m – 4:00 p.m, Monday – FridayGeneral Public 7:00 a.m-5:00 p.m. |
| Base Fare: | All passengers must purchase a ticket. All fares are based on one-way trips within Ouachita Parish. Fares are given to the driver prior to departure of vehicle, not after the trip. Passengers may purchase tickets only from the driver or from the WOPT office at 1800 N. 7th Street.
General Public Fares (one-way trip per passenger):
In West Monroe City Limits.............................$1.00
Outside W. M. City Limits.................................$6.00
Children under 3 ride free when confined in a federally approved child restraint seat and accompanied by an adult.
Discount Fares: Call for more information on available discounts.
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2005 System Data |
| Total Operating Costs: | $156,026 |
| Ridership: | 37,594 |
| Annual System Miles: | 223,933 |
| Cost Per Hour: | 8.58 |
| Cost Per Mile: | .41 |
| Type Of System: | Rural |
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Ouachita Association of Retarded Citizens/ARCO of Community Resources |
| Last Update: | 7/26/2006 9:39:01 AM |
| Operated by: | Ouachita Association of Retarded Citizens/ARCO of Community Resources |
| Contact: | Gwen Amelin-Vocational Director |
| Address: | P. O. Box 1462, 901 N. Fourth Street |
| Monroe, LA 71201 |
| Phone: | 318-387-7817 |
| Fax: | 318-322-0914 |
| E-mail Address: | gwena@arcomonroe.org |
| Vehicles: | 10 (all are lift-equipped) |
| Clients Served: | Primarily Persons with Developmental Disabilities |
| Service Provided: | Community Transit, i.e. work, doctor,recreation |
| Operating Hours: | 6:00 a.m. - 11:59 pm, Daily |
| Base Fare: | N/A |
| Service Area: | Ouachita Parish |
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Ouachita Council on Aging |
| Last Update: | 5/5/2006 2:34:09 PM |
| Operated by: | Ouachita Council on Aging |
| Contact: | Millie Ann Goods, Transportation Coordinator |
| Address: | P. O. Box 7418, 2407 Ferrand (zip 71201) |
| Monroe, LA 71211 (mailing zip) |
| Phone: | 318-387-0535 |
| Fax: | 318-322-0545 |
| E-mail Address: | ocoa@bayou.com |
| Vehicles: | 7 (4 are lift-equipped) |
| Clients Served: | Elderly, disabled |
| Service Provided: | Demand-responsive |
| Operating Hours: | 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday |
| Base Fare: | Donations accepted |
| Service Area: | Ouachita parish |
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