| Evangeline Parish |
| City of Ville Platte |
| Last Update: |
5/30/2024 12:00:00 AM |
| Operated By: |
Evangeline Council on Aging |
| Legislative Districts: |
Senate 28 House 38 |
| Congressional Districts: |
4th |
| Contact: |
Lisa DeRouen |
| Address: |
1012 N. Reed St.
Ville Platte LA 70586 |
| Phone: |
337-766-0060 |
| Fax: |
(337)363-5301 |
| Email Address: |
Ecoa1971@gmail.com |
| Funding Class: |
Rural - Section 5311 |
| Profile of System |
The Evangeline Council on Aging transportation program has been operating since 1984 and provides transit on a demand-response basis.
Evangeline Transit is a certified Medicaid provider and is also contracted to transport clients to dialysis centers in Evangeline Parish. |
| Characteristics of System |
| Vehicles: |
8 |
| Clients Served: |
General public |
| ServiceProvided: |
Demand Response |
| Operating Hours: |
6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday |
| Base Fare: |
$1.00 - $40.00 |
| Service Area: |
Evangeline Parish, scheduled out-of-parish non-emergency medical |
| FY 2023 System Data |
| Total Operating Costs: |
$401571.24 |
| Ridership: |
175 |
| Annual System Miles: |
150978 |
| Cost Per Trip: |
27.73 |
| Cost Per Hour: |
50.45 |
| Cost Per Mile: |
2.66 |
| Type of System: |
Rural |
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