| Calcasieu Parish |
| Lake Charles Transit |
| Last Update: |
8/4/2025 12:00:00 AM |
| Operated By: |
City of Lake Charles Transit |
| Legislative Districts: |
Senate Districts 25-28, 30; Houst Districts 32-37 |
| Congressional Districts: |
7 |
| Contact: |
Al Hoover |
| Address: |
1155 Ryan Street
Lake Charles LA 70601 |
| Phone: |
337-491-1253 |
| Fax: |
(337) 491-1335 |
| Email Address: |
[email protected] |
| Funding Class: |
Small Urban - FTA Sec 5307 |
| Profile of System |
| Lake Charles Transit System (LCTS) was established in 1969 to provide public transportation to the city’s population. LCTS provides fixed-route and demand-response (paratransit) service within the city service area, which is the entire corporate limits. The City Council sets policy for LCTS, with a transit manager responsible for policy implementation and day-to-day management of transit operations. In addition to the transit manager, LCTS employs 14 full-time bus drivers, two mechanics, one planner, two supervisors, and two administrative personnel. LCTS operates five buses on five routes, while providing next day, demand-response service with two paratransit shuttles. Users of the paratransit service must fill out an application to be considered eligible for ridership. All vehicles are ADA accessible. The system operates between 5:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on weekdays except on public holidays. |
| Characteristics of System |
| Vehicles: |
5 Fixed Routes; 10 city buses; 4 Para vans |
| Clients Served: |
Population of Lake Charles City Limits |
| ServiceProvided: |
Fixed Routes and Paratransit |
| Operating Hours: |
Buses: 5:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., M-F
Office: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. M-F
Closed on all major holidays to follow the city closure schedule |
| Base Fare: |
Fixed Route
Full Fare
$1.00 one-way
Disabled, Medicare/ Medicaid, Veterans
$0.25 one-way
Senior Citizens and Students
$0.50 one-way
Paratransit
$1.00 one-way
children under 3 years of age
Free |
| Service Area: |
City limits of Lake Charles |
| 2024 System Data |
| Total Operating Costs: |
3,656,145 |
| Ridership: |
220,776 |
| Annual System Miles: |
182,094 |
| Cost Per Trip: |
165.60 |
| Cost Per Hour: |
182.01 |
| Cost Per Mile: |
20.07 |
| Type of System: |
Urban |
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| Calcasieu Parish Police Jury |
| Last Update: |
6/25/2025 12:00:00 AM |
| Operated By: |
Calcasieu Parish Public Transit/Human Service |
| Legislative Districts: |
Senate 27 House 34 |
| Congressional Districts: |
3rd |
| Contact: |
Wendy C Robinson |
| Address: |
3001 Industrial Avenue
Lake Charles LA 70615 |
| Phone: |
(337) 721-4040 |
| Fax: |
(337) 721-4181 |
| Email Address: |
[email protected] |
| Funding Class: |
Section 5311 - Rural |
| Calcasieu Parish Public Transit System |
| Calcasieu Parish Public Transit System (CPPTS) was established in 2001 to provide transportation to the rural and urban populations of Calcasieu Parish. CPPTS provides a origin to destination demand response transportation service. CPPTS employs 9 full time drivers, 0 part-time driver, 1 dispatcher, 1 administrative support supervisor, 2 program technicians and a transit manager. All vehicles are ADA accessible. Presently the system operating hours are between 5:00am to 6:00pm Monday - Friday. |
| Transportation Service |
| Vehicles: |
12 |
| Clients Served: |
General Public |
| ServiceProvided: |
Origin to Destination Demand Response |
| Operating Hours: |
5:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., M-F |
| Base Fare: |
Base rates range between $2.00 - $4.00
Transit Service Fees
Passenger Fare Per Ride
Adult $4.00
Children
(0-5) NO Fare
Children
(6-17) $3.00
Charge
Elderly
(65+) $2.00
Disabled $2.00 |
| Service Area: |
Calcasieu Parish |
| 5311 FY 2024 - 2025 |
| Total Operating Costs: |
$866,872.97 |
| Ridership: |
1275 |
| Annual System Miles: |
207,389 |
| Cost Per Trip: |
72.24 |
| Cost Per Hour: |
62.83 |
| Cost Per Mile: |
10.09 |
| Type of System: |
Parish wide transportation |
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| Calcasieu Parish Voluntary Council on Aging, Inc. |
| Last Update: |
7/31/2025 12:00:00 AM |
| Operated By: |
Calcasieu Parish Voluntary Council on Aging, Inc. |
| Legislative Districts: |
Senate 27 House 23, 34, 35, 36 |
| Congressional Districts: |
3rd |
| Contact: |
Jacqueline Green |
| Address: |
3950 Gerstner Memorial Blvd.
Lake Charles LA 70607 |
| Phone: |
3374742583 |
| Fax: |
3374746563 |
| Email Address: |
[email protected] |
| Funding Class: |
5310 Elderly & Disable Transit Program |
| This program is designed to assist Seniors and Disabled persons who reside in Calcasieu Parish who are unable to transport themselves and/or have limited options and support. Non –Emergency Transportation helps to meet appointment needs, to maintain a productive way of life and to maintain and improve health. |
| Vehicles: |
4 |
| Clients Served: |
Elderly & Disabled |
| ServiceProvided: |
Demand Response |
| Operating Hours: |
Monday thru Friday
7:00 to 4:00 |
| Base Fare: |
N/A |
| Service Area: |
Calcasieu Parish |
| Total Operating Costs: |
$215,431 |
| Ridership: |
3007 |
| Annual System Miles: |
26,696 |
| Cost Per Trip: |
$107.72 |
| Cost Per Hour: |
$53.86 |
| Cost Per Mile: |
$8.87 |
| Type of System: |
Rural |
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