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River Parishes Transit Authority reports stable ridership, funding challenges
Summary
River Parishes Transit Authority general manager Stacy Van Sickle told the parish council ridership was stable year-to-year despite a recent hour-of-service cut; farebox revenue covers only part of operating costs and grant availability has declined, staff said.
Stacy Van Sickle, general manager and grants manager for the River Parishes Transit Authority (RPTA), reported to the Saint Charles Parish Council on Jan. 12 that ridership held steady from 2024 to 2025 (19,240 to 19,157 trips) despite a one-hour daily reduction in service begun Sept. 1.
Van Sickle said most trips are work…
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