| Saint James Parish |
| St. James Parish Government |
| Last Update: |
9/29/2025 12:00:00 AM |
| Operated By: |
St. James Department of Human Resources, Community Action Agency |
| Legislative Districts: |
Senate 18 House 58 |
| Congressional Districts: |
2nd |
| Contact: |
Ingrid B. Leblanc |
| Address: |
P. O. Box 87 , 5154 Hwy 44
Convent LA 70723-2105 |
| Phone: |
(225) 562-2304 |
| Fax: |
(225) 562-2425 |
| Email Address: |
[email protected] |
| Funding Class: |
Rural - Section 5311 |
| Profile of System |
| St. James Parish Transit started operations in 1975. In 1981 parish government was reorganized under a Home Rule Charter and the Community Action Agency and Council on Aging were absorbed under a newly created parish Department of Human Resources. |
| Characteristics of System |
| Vehicles: |
11 |
| Clients Served: |
General Public |
| ServiceProvided: |
Transportation to Educational, Employment, Medical Facilities, errands etc. |
| Operating Hours: |
4:30am - 5:30pm Monday-Friday |
| Base Fare: |
$0.50 - one way (In Parish)for Seniors
$1.00- one way (In Parish) Under 60yoa
$2.00 one way (Out of Parish) |
| Service Area: |
St. James Parish, Lafourche and part of Ascension Parish , a part of St. John Parish |
| 2015 System Data |
| Total Operating Costs: |
257,668.19 |
| Ridership: |
38,023 |
| Annual System Miles: |
508,555.00 |
| Cost Per Trip: |
21.91 |
| Cost Per Hour: |
53.42 |
| Cost Per Mile: |
3.00 |
| Type of System: |
Rural |
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