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St. Landry

St. Landry Public Transit

Last Update: 8/11/2006 9:49:09 AM
Operated by:St. Landry Parish Office of Community Service
Legislative Districts:Senate Districts 24,26,28; House Districts 38-41
Congressional Districts:7
Contact:Donald Robinson, Sr., Exec Dir
Address:P. O. Box 1510 1065 Hwy 149, Ste A
Opelousas, LA 70571-1510
Phone:(337) 948-3651
Fax:(337) 948-4153
E-mail Address:stlancaa@bellsouth.net
Operating Class:Demand-responsive
Funding Class:Rural - Section 5310

Profile of System

St. Landry Public Transit began operations in 1976 with one 54 passenger bus, and now has a fleet of 13 vehicles transporting 200 passengers daily. We provide portal-to-portal, as well as curb-to-curb transportation services for welfare reform participants, elderly nutrition, education, On the Job Training, and the general public.

Characteristics of System

Vehicles:13 vans (6 are lift-equipped)
Clients Served:General Public
Operating Hours:7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., M-F
Base Fare:within Opelousas city limite
$3.00
outside Opelousas
$6.00
Service Area:St. Landry Parish and Lafayette Parish

1997 System Data

Total Operating Costs:$224,127
Ridership:39,642
Annual System Miles:188,484
Cost Per Trip:$5.65
Cost Per Hour:$26.84
Cost Per Mile:$1.19
Type Of System:Rural

St. Landry COA

Last Update: 5/19/2006 11:29:58 AM
Operated by:St. Landry COA
Legislative Districts:24, 40, &41
Contact:Mary Chapman, Exec Dir
Address:P. O. Box 1596 2419 James Eaglin Lane
Opelousas, LA 70570
Phone:(337) 942-1938
Fax:(337)942-3483
E-mail Address:STLANDRYCO1@JUNO.COM
Operating Class:5310 Elderly & Disabled
Vehicles:1 lift-equipped van
Clients Served:Elderly 60+
Service Provided:Demand-responsive
Operating Hours: 8:00-4:00 Monday - Friday
Base Fare:$2.00 round trip
Service Area:Opeloisas, Sunset & Grand Coterra Area
Comments:participants must notify the coa a day in advance for transportation.
Annual System Miles:7,920
Cost Per Trip:$2.00 donation
Cost Per Passenger:2.00
Type Of System:Specialized
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