Ouachita Parish |
Monroe Transit System (MTS) |
Last Update: |
6/28/2024 12:00:00 AM |
Operated By: |
Monroe Transit System (MTS) |
Legislative Districts: |
Senate Districts 32 – 35, House Districts 13 – 17, 19 |
Congressional Districts: |
5 |
Contact: |
Marc Keenan |
Address: |
700 Washington Street Monroe LA 71201 |
Phone: |
(318) 329-2207 |
Fax: |
(318) 329-2868 |
Email Address: |
Marc.keenan@ci.monroe.la.us |
Funding Class: |
Small Urban - FTA Sec 5307 |
Profile of System |
Since 1906, the City of Monroe has operated the Monroe Transit System (MTS). Ten scheduled fixed routes serve the Monroe area. MTS fleet is 100% ADA accessible, and MTS also offers Complementary paratransit service through its ADA Complementary Paratransit Transportation program for persons unable to use the fixed route service. Persons must qualify for ADA Complementary Transportation service and schedule transportation 24 hours in advance. |
Characteristics of System |
Vehicles: |
22 Buses |
Clients Served: |
General Public |
ServiceProvided: |
Fixed Route and Paratransit |
Operating Hours: |
6:00 a.m. - 6:45 p.m., Monday through Saturday |
Base Fare: |
Fixed Route
$1.25
$0.50 Medicare/Handicapped/Elderly
$0.90 Student
Free transfer
Paratransit
$2.50 |
Service Area: |
City of Monroe and surrounding area |
System Data (Fixed Route / Paratransit) |
Total Operating Costs: |
$6,696,445 |
Ridership: |
697036 |
Annual System Miles: |
560,932 /35,620 |
Cost Per Mile: |
$11.23 |
Type of System: |
Urban |
|
City of West Monroe |
Last Update: |
5/30/2024 12:00:00 AM |
Operated By: |
West Ouachita Public Transit |
Legislative Districts: |
Senate 35 House 17 |
Congressional Districts: |
5th |
Contact: |
Davlyn Jones/Manager |
Address: |
1702 N. 7th Street West Monroe LA 71291-4414 |
Phone: |
318-397-3299 |
Email Address: |
djones@westmonroe.la.gov |
Funding Class: |
Rural – Section 5311 |
Profile of System |
The West Ouachita Public Transportation System began operation in 1983 to provide safe, courteous, reliable, and cost effective transportation service to the residents of western Ouachita Parish. West Ouachita Public Transit (WOPT) has successfully fulfilled this mission for over 30 years by providing transit access within the service area to non-emergency vital destinations such as : medical, employment, senior center, social service org., etc.
To ensure your safety, all transportation drivers are required to have CDL licenses with passenger endorsement, receive LA-DOT driver PASS training, and participate in Federal and State required drug testing. All vehicles are ADA wheelchair accessible and meet LA-DOT safety specifications.
West Ouachita Public Transit is committed to the safe operation of its vehicles, including the safe boarding and de-boarding of passengers. Title VI requires that no person in the United States of America shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity.
WOPT offers TTY voice and hearing carry-over, speech-to-speech services.
WOPT is in complant with LEP (Limited English Proficiency)Refer to WOPT Limited English Proficiency Policy) |
Characteristics of System |
Vehicles: |
11 |
Clients Served: |
General public |
Operating Hours: |
Monday – Friday
General Public 7:30 a.m-4:30 p.m. |
Base Fare: |
All passengers must purchase a ticket. All fares are based on one-way trips within Ouachita Parish. Fares are given to the driver prior to departure of vehicle, not after the trip. Passengers may purchase tickets from the driver or from the WOPT office. (Refer to WOPT Rider's Policy) |
Service Area: |
Ouachita Parish |
2022-2023 System Data |
Total Operating Costs: |
268440.91 |
Ridership: |
24100 |
Annual System Miles: |
146843 |
Cost Per Trip: |
18.72 |
Cost Per Hour: |
53.88 |
Cost Per Mile: |
.25 |
Type of System: |
5311-Rural |
|
The ARC of Ouachita |
Last Update: |
5/29/2024 12:00:00 AM |
Operated By: |
The ARC of Ouachita |
Contact: |
Lori Gregory-Logistics Director |
Address: |
3101 Mercedes Drive or P.O. Box 1462 Monroe LA 71201 |
Phone: |
318-387-7817 ext 111 |
Fax: |
318-322-0914 |
Email Address: |
LGregory@arcomonroe.org |
Funding Class: |
5310 Seniors and Persons with Disabilities |
Service Population |
ARCO provides transportation services primarily for persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities to employment, recreation, medical and other transportation areas according to the plan of care of the person. |
Vehicle Types |
Vehicles: |
6 w/a |
Clients Served: |
Primarily Persons with Developmental Disabilities |
ServiceProvided: |
Community Transit, i.e. work, doctor,recreation |
Operating Hours: |
5:30 a.m. - 11:59 pm, Daily |
Base Fare: |
N/A unless Private Pay |
Service Area: |
Ouachita Parish |
|
Ouachita Council on Aging |
Last Update: |
6/4/2024 12:00:00 AM |
Operated By: |
Ouachita Council on Aging |
Contact: |
Brenda Murphy, Transportation Coordinator |
Address: |
P. O. Box 7418 Monroe LA 71211 |
Phone: |
318-387-0535 |
Fax: |
318-322-0545 |
Email Address: |
aging@centurytel.net |
Funding Class: |
5310 Seniors and Persons with Disabilities |
Non-Emergency Transportation Program |
OCA operates Monday thru Friday, utilizing 7 vans to transport seniors and disabled persons to non-emergency destinations, such as doctor appointments, dialysis, heart and rehab centers, as well as to the Senior Center in Monroe. We take seniors shopping on a limited basis, supplied only to those living in senior housing complexes operated by Monroe Housing Authority. |
Elderly and Disabled |
Vehicles: |
7 (6 are lift-equipped) |
Clients Served: |
Age 60+ or Disabled |
ServiceProvided: |
Demand-responsive |
Operating Hours: |
8:00 am - 4:00, Monday thru Friday. |
Base Fare: |
Donations accepted |
Service Area: |
Ouachita parish |
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