Louisiana Transit Resource Guide

Bienville Parish
Bienville Parish Police Jury
Last Update: 6/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
Operated By: Bienville Parish Council on Aging
Legislative Districts: Senate 29 House 13
Congressional Districts: 4th
Contact: Ann Chapman, Executive Director
Address: 2705 Beech Street
Arcadia LA   71001
Phone: (318)263-8936 800-200-6161
Fax: (318) 263-9774
Email Address: biencoa@bayou.com
Funding Class: Rural - Section 5311
Profile of System
The Bienville Parish Public Transit provides public transportation for Bienville Parish. This transportation is available to all persons of all ages.

Transportation is the most important service that is provided by the Bienville Council on Aging. Vehicles are strategically located so that each one can more adequately accommodate the transportation needs of the persons within these areas.

With hard work and an aggressive growth plan, we are determined to meet the needs of our citizens. We are proud of our transportation system! "There may be other rural parish public transportation systems as good as the Bienville Parish Public Transit; but, there is none any better."
Characteristics of System
Vehicles: 9
Clients Served: General Public
ServiceProvided: Demand Response
Operating Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., M-F
Base Fare: $5.00 - $37.00 depending on location of destination
Service Area: Bienville Parish
2015 System Data
Total Operating Costs: 450,872
Ridership: 10,691
Annual System Miles: 227,047
Cost Per Trip: 42.17
Cost Per Hour: 39.44
Cost Per Mile: 2.33
Type of System: Rural