| Claiborne Parish |
| Claiborne Parish Police Jury |
| Last Update: |
7/1/2021 12:00:00 AM |
| Operated By: |
Claiborne Parish Office of Community Services |
| Legislative Districts: |
Senate 33 House 11 |
| Congressional Districts: |
4th |
| Contact: |
Tim Cain, Exec Dir |
| Address: |
P. O. Box 569 621 South Main
Homer LA 71040-0569 |
| Phone: |
(318) 927-3557 |
| Fax: |
(318) 927-3538 |
| Email Address: |
exec-dir.ocs@claiborneparish.org |
| Funding Class: |
Rural - Section 5311 |
| Profile of System |
Claiborne Parish Police Jury Office of Community Services is a public agency that was formed as a private, non-profit corporation in July, 1965, to aid the poor and disabled of Claiborne Parish. In June 1986, it was made a part of then Claiborne Parish Police Jury. This agency operates the only public transportation system in Claiborne Parish available to all residents of the parish, regardless of age or income.
Transportation is provided to medical appointments. Claiborne Parish is a very rural parish. Many of the residents living in isolated areas depend on public transportation for medical services and to help them maintain their level of independence. Claiborne Community Services meets the transportation needs of Claiborne Parish residents by providing safe, courteous, clean, reliable, and cost-efficient transportation. |
| Characteristics of System |
| Vehicles: |
7 |
| Clients Served: |
General Public |
| ServiceProvided: |
Non Emergent Medical Transportation |
| Operating Hours: |
5:00am - 3:00pm, M-F for transport
8:00 am - 4:30pm, M-F office hours |
| Base Fare: |
$5.00 - $40.00 |
| Service Area: |
Claiborne Parish |
| 2015 System Data |
| Total Operating Costs: |
$486,904 |
| Ridership: |
4,306 |
| Annual System Miles: |
75,599 |
| Cost Per Trip: |
56.54 |
| Cost Per Mile: |
3.22 |
| Type of System: |
Rural |
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