| Lafayette Parish |
| Lafayette Transit System |
| Last Update: |
6/28/2024 12:00:00 AM |
| Operated By: |
Lafayette Transit System |
| Legislative Districts: |
Senate Districts 22, 23, 24, 26 & House Districts 39, 42 - 45 |
| Congressional Districts: |
7 |
| Contact: |
Michael Mitchell |
| Address: |
P.O. Box 4017-C
Lafayette LA 70502 |
| Phone: |
(337)291-8570 |
| Fax: |
(337)291-7066 |
| Email Address: |
mmitchell@lafayettela.gov |
| Funding Class: |
Large Urban - FTA Sec 5307 |
| Profile of System |
| Lafayette Transit System provides public transportation within Lafayette Parish. Service is provided on seven routes with eleven buses in use at peak service. The system utilizes a downtown hub with route headways of 30 minutes. All heavy duty buses are 35 foot low floor ADA accessible (ramp) buses. The paratransit service is provided by a contract vendor. The current contractor is Acadiana Transit System. The vendor provides 6 ADA accessible buses in service whenever the fixed route system is running. Para transit users must be prequalified by the Lafayette Transit System or any other paratransit service. Service is demand response 24 hours in advance but same day service is available on a limited basis. |
| Characteristics of System |
| Vehicles: |
Fixed Route - 23 heavy duty buses consisting of CNG fueled, clean diesel fueled, and diesel electric |
| Clients Served: |
Fixed route-General public; Paratransit- Qualified persons. |
| ServiceProvided: |
Fixed Route serves the city of Lafayette including schools, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette |
| Operating Hours: |
5:45 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday |
| Base Fare: |
Fixed Route
Adults
$1.00
Children 5 to 12
$0.90
Children under 5
Free
Medicare, Elderly & Handicapped
$0.50
Paratransit
one-way
$1.50 |
| Service Area: |
Lafayette City Corporate limits |
| 2019 System Data (Fixed/Paratransit) |
| Total Operating Costs: |
$4,547,073 / $821,741 |
| Ridership: |
1,323,621 / 34,787 |
| Annual System Miles: |
1,019,849 / 252,921 |
| Cost Per Trip: |
$3.44 / $23.62 |
| Cost Per Hour: |
$88.81 / $33.14 |
| Cost Per Mile: |
$4.46 / $3.25 |
| Type of System: |
Urban/Large Urban |
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| LARC, Inc. |
| Last Update: |
5/28/2024 12:00:00 AM |
| Operated By: |
LARC, Inc. |
| Contact: |
Fred Savoie/ Transportation Manager |
| Address: |
303 New Hope Road
Lafayette LA 70506 |
| Phone: |
(337) 989-1803 |
| Fax: |
(337) 981-4925 |
| Email Address: |
fsavoie@lafayettelarc.org |
| Funding Class: |
5310 Seniors and Persons with Disabilities |
| Vehicles: |
13 total vans-12 wheel chair equiped |
| Clients Served: |
Elderly/Mentally Challenged |
| ServiceProvided: |
Demand Response |
| Operating Hours: |
8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday |
| Base Fare: |
NONE |
| Service Area: |
Lafayette, St. Martin, Acadia and Vermillion and Southern St. Landry areas. |
| Type of System: |
Specialized |
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| Lafayette Council on Aging |
| Last Update: |
5/28/2024 12:00:00 AM |
| Operated By: |
Lafayette Council on Aging |
| Contact: |
LaKisha Varner, Executive Director |
| Address: |
160 Industrial Pkwy.
Lafayette LA 70508 |
| Phone: |
(337) 262-5990 |
| Fax: |
(337) 262-1365 |
| Email Address: |
coadirector@lafcoa.org |
| Funding Class: |
Non-profit |
| 5 passenger vans |
| Vehicles: |
2 (wheelchair vans) |
| Clients Served: |
Elderly, disabled |
| ServiceProvided: |
Demand-responsive |
| Operating Hours: |
8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Monday - Friday |
| Base Fare: |
$3.00 per trip |
| Service Area: |
Lafayette Parish |
| Type of System: |
Specialized |
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| ARC of Acadiana, Inc.-Lafayette |
| Last Update: |
5/29/2024 12:00:00 AM |
| Operated By: |
ARC of Acadiana, Inc.-Lafayette |
| Contact: |
Chelsea Guidry |
| Address: |
2008 Eraste Landry Rd
Lafayette LA 70506 |
| Phone: |
337-367-6813 |
| Fax: |
337-234-7736 |
| Email Address: |
Chelsea.Guidry@arcofacadiana.org |
| Funding Class: |
Non Profit |
| OUR MISSION |
Since 1954, The Arc has been devoted to improving quality of life for all of our constituents. The Arc of Acadiana is a family driven Organization.
We are committed to securing for all people with developmental disabilities the opportunity to develop, participate, and live life to their fullest potential......
We offer a vision of society that accepts all individuals with their own unique capabilities and allows them to contribute as much as possible to their chosen communities. |
| Specialized |
| Vehicles: |
15 |
| Clients Served: |
MRDD |
| ServiceProvided: |
Demand Response |
| Operating Hours: |
8am to 5pm, M - F
Weekend as needed |
| Service Area: |
Lafayette, Acadia, St. Landry & Iberia |
| Ridership: |
5310 Elderly & Disabled |
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