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Vermilion

Vermilion Parish Public Transit

Last Update: 7/28/2006 9:39:47 AM
Operated by:Vermilion Parish Council on Aging
Legislative Districts:Senate Districts 22, 25; House Districts 47, 49
Congressional Districts:7
Contact:Rachael August, Asst. Dir
Address:P. O. Box 543 1928 Graceland
Abbeville, LA 70511
Phone:(337) 893-3652
Fax:(318) 898-3397
E-mail Address:vcoa@bellsouth.net
Operating Class:Demand-responsive
Funding Class:Rural - Section 5310

Profile of System

Vermilion Public Transit is a part of the Statewide Louisiana Transit System operated by Vermilion Council on Aging under the auspices of the Vermilion Parish Police Jury. All of our drivers are required to obtain a Class D Operators License and maintain certification in Defensive Driving. It is our goal to provide quality, safe, dependable transportation to the residents of Vermilion Parish at a reasonable fare cost.

Characteristics of System

Vehicles:7 vans (6 are lift-equipped)
Clients Served:General Public, Elderly
Service Provided:Transportation
Operating Hours:6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Base Fare:Flat rate $2.00 one way city limits
Flat rate according to destination outside of City Limits approximately .67 per mile
Service Area:Vermilion Parish

2003 System Data

Total Operating Costs:$257,630.
Ridership:39,241
Annual System Miles:226467
Cost Per Trip:$6.56
Cost Per Hour:$6.47
Cost Per Mile:$.41
Cost Per Passenger:6.47
Type Of System:Rural

Vermilion ARC

Last Update: 5/16/2006 10:30:06 AM
Operated by:Vermilion ARC
Contact:Scottie Daigle
Address:809 South Severin St
Erath, LA 70533
Phone:(337) 937-6113
Fax:(337)937-4863
E-mail Address:scottie576@aol.com
Vehicles:2 (1 is lift-equipped)
Clients Served:Mentally retarded
Service Provided:Route deviation
Operating Hours:8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., M-F
Base Fare:Not applicable
Service Area:Vermillion Parish
Type Of System:Specialized
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