| De Soto Parish |
| DeSoto Parish Police Jury |
| Last Update: |
7/1/2021 12:00:00 AM |
| Operated By: |
DeSoto Parish Council on Aging |
| Legislative Districts: |
Senate 38 House 23 |
| Congressional Districts: |
4th |
| Contact: |
Cheryl Lane |
| Address: |
P. O. Box 996 404 Polk Street Suite A
Mansfield LA 71052-0996 |
| Phone: |
(318) 872-3700 |
| Fax: |
(318) 872-9473 |
| Email Address: |
dcoa@bellsouth.net |
| Funding Class: |
Rural - Section 5311 |
| Profile of System |
DeSoto Public Transit is the only full service public transportation system in DeSoto Parish.
Our drivers and staff are required to undergo training throughout the year and are always current in the transit news world. If there is a way to improve, we will be the first in line. Our motto: "If it weren’t for you, our customers, there would be no purpose for us." |
| Characteristics of System |
| Vehicles: |
6 |
| Clients Served: |
General Public |
| Operating Hours: |
3:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Base Fare: |
$6 - $15 depending upon age and area of pick up |
| Service Area: |
De Soto Parish |
| 2015 System Data |
| Total Operating Costs: |
$556,934 |
| Ridership: |
18,151 |
| Annual System Miles: |
162,045 |
| Cost Per Trip: |
15.34 |
| Cost Per Mile: |
1.72 |
| Type of System: |
Rural |
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| DeSoto Habilitation Services |
| Last Update: |
6/22/2021 12:00:00 AM |
| Operated By: |
DeSoto Habilitation Services |
| Contact: |
Victoria Jackson |
| Address: |
P. O. Drawer 230 1528 Old Jefferson Hwy
Mansfield LA 71052 |
| Phone: |
(318) 872-3255 |
| Fax: |
(318) 872-3233 |
| Email Address: |
darc_01@bellsouth.net |
| Funding Class: |
5310 Seniors and Persons with Disabilities |
| overview & goals |
DeSoto Habilitation Services provides transportation for the client's in our Day Hab. to the Day Hab. and from their homes, to work sites, shopping,Dr.appointments, events, activities and field trips.
goals: We want to provide transportation that is safe, reliable, depedable transportation in the most cost effective manner possible. |
| Vehicles: |
5 |
| Clients Served: |
Developmentally Disabled |
| ServiceProvided: |
Demand-responsive |
| Operating Hours: |
Drivers start thir route @ 5:30am to 6:00am and in the evenings 2:30PM -5 PM.
Our Agency is open from 7:30AM - 2:30 PM |
| Base Fare: |
Not applicable |
| Service Area: |
all of DeSoto Parish |
| Desoto Habilitation Services, Cost Report |
| Total Operating Costs: |
Total operating $302,468.09; Transportation: $80,695.77 |
| Annual System Miles: |
112,127 |
| Type of System: |
Specialized |
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