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Red River |
Red River Parish Public Transit |
| Last Update: | 7/3/2006 10:20:32 AM |
| Operated by: | Red River Parish Council on Aging |
| Legislative Districts: | Senate District 31; House District 24 |
| Congressional Districts: | 4 |
| Contact: | Katherine Braswell, Tranp Dir ;Mary S. Wailes, Dir |
| Address: | P. O. Drawer 688, 1821-27 Front St |
| Coushatta, LA 71019 |
| Phone: | (318) 932-5721 |
| Fax: | (318) 932-9572 |
| Operating Class: | Demand-responsive |
| Funding Class: | Rural - Section 5310 |
Profile of System |
| Red River Public Transit has been in operation since July 1, 1977. Our operations started with a leased van which provided service to Adult Day Health Care clients. Today Red River Public Transit operates 6 vans; 5 of which are equipped with wheelchair lifts. Public transportation is provided for all residents of Red River Parish. Red River Public Transit also provides contract transportation for employment and training and non-emergency medical trips. We are very proud of our transportation system. |
Characteristics of System |
| Vehicles: | 6 (5 are lift-equipped) |
| Clients Served: | General Public |
| Service Provided: | Demand Response |
| Operating Hours: | 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., M-F |
| Base Fare: | Within Coushatta
$2.00 per round trip
$0.50 each addl stop
Outside Coushatta
$4.00 per round trip
$0.50 each addl stop |
| Service Area: | Red River Parish Only |
1997 System Data |
| Total Operating Costs: | $172,495 |
| Ridership: | 24.185 |
| Annual System Miles: | 126,940 |
| Cost Per Trip: | $7.13 |
| Cost Per Hour: | $27.42 |
| Cost Per Mile: | $1.36 |
| Type Of System: | Rural |
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