| Washington Parish |
| Washington Parish Government |
| Last Update: |
6/20/2024 12:00:00 AM |
| Operated By: |
Washington Parish Council on Aging |
| Legislative Districts: |
Senate 12 House 75 |
| Congressional Districts: |
5th |
| Contact: |
Leona Magee |
| Address: |
603 Willis Avenue
Bogalusa LA 70427 |
| Phone: |
(985)732-6869 |
| Fax: |
(985)732-6866 |
| Email Address: |
washcoa@bellsouth.net |
| Funding Class: |
Rural - Section 5311 |
| Profile of System |
Washington Parish Public Transit (WPPT) has been operating public transit in Washington Parish since 1983. The system operates 9 ADA accessible vehicles Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Common destinations are medical facilities, work sites, senior centers, shopping centers, government facilities and more.
WPPT provides efficient on-time service. Drivers are drug-screened and trained in CPR/First Aid and passenger assistance.
Two day advance reservation is required. Same-day services are provided on a space available basis. Please call for information. Fares for persons under age 60 are $6.00 in-city and $8.00 out of city one-way. Senior citizens are offered services through a federal grant and are asked to make a contribution toward the cost of services. |
| Characteristics of System |
| Vehicles: |
9 |
| Clients Served: |
General public |
| ServiceProvided: |
Demand-Response and Subscription |
| Operating Hours: |
7:00am to 4:00pm M-F |
| Base Fare: |
$6.00 in city, $8.00 outside city one way |
| Service Area: |
Entire area of Washington Parish |
| 2020 System Data |
| Total Operating Costs: |
$473,467 |
| Ridership: |
10,382 |
| Annual System Miles: |
93,188 |
| Cost Per Trip: |
45.60 |
| Cost Per Hour: |
83.85 |
| Cost Per Mile: |
5.08 |
| Type of System: |
Rural |
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