| Vernon Parish |
| Vernon Parish Police Jury |
| Last Update: |
6/12/2023 12:00:00 AM |
| Operated By: |
Vernon Council on Aging, Inc. |
| Legislative Districts: |
Senate 30 House 30 |
| Congressional Districts: |
4th |
| Contact: |
Torry Grose, Executive Director |
| Address: |
200 North Third Street
Leesville LA 71446-4016 |
| Phone: |
(337) 239-4361 |
| Fax: |
(337) 239-0186 |
| Email Address: |
torry.grose@gmail.com |
| Funding Class: |
Rural - Section 5311 |
| Profile of System |
Vernon Parish Public Transit is operated by the local Council on Aging and serves all of Vernon Parish. The parish transit system was designed to provide accessible and affordable transit services for all ages. Vernon Parish is the third largest parish in the state and is very rural in nature. The transit system is vital to the well being of parish residents.
Trips that are made within the service area provide access to medical appointments, shopping, senior centers,and businesses.
Vernon Parish Transit is demand response and is tailored to meet the personal needs of present and future residents of the parish. |
| Characteristics of System |
| Vehicles: |
7 |
| Clients Served: |
General Public |
| Operating Hours: |
Service hours: 6:00 am - 5:00pm, M-F
Office: 7:00am - 4:00pm, M-T
7:00am - 12:00pm, F |
| Base Fare: |
Within Leesville city limits
$8:00 one way trip
$16.00 round trip
Outside Leesville city limits
$16.00 one way trip
$32.00 round trip
Children accompanied by adult
$1.00 age 5 and under
$1.50 age 6 - 15
Medical Trips $25.00 - $450.00 |
| Service Area: |
Vernon Parish |
| 2021 System Data |
| Total Operating Costs: |
269880.84 |
| Ridership: |
13354 |
| Annual System Miles: |
196038 |
| Cost Per Trip: |
477.78 |
| Cost Per Mile: |
32.49 |
| Type of System: |
Rural |
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