business visitors departments how do i start content public works you are here home departments public works transittransit the department of public works transit division provides bus transportation for residents within the city of lake charles . there are currently five fixed routes operating within the city . bus service is provided monday through friday from 5 45 a.m. through 5 45 p.m. except on city holidays . all routes depart the transit customer service center located at 1155 ryan street every 45 minutes after the hour . note the calcasieu parish police jury office of community services offers transit services to residents outside the city limits . the calcasieu parish public transit cppt system is operated to the public on a response driven system . for current hours of operation you call 337 721 4020 . para transit service the city of lake charles para transit service offers a special mode of transportation to disabled people who meet federal eligibility guidelines . the transit system is equipped with vans that have wheelchair access and can transport passengers from origin to destination such as hospital clinics doctor s offices medical centers grocery stores pharmacies and more . the para transit s hours of operation are 5 45 a.m. to 5 45 p.m. monday through friday except on city holidays . the fare is 1.00 per trip or 2.00 per round trip . eligible passengers should call 337 491 1267 one day in advance to schedule appointments . 1155 ryan street lake charles la 70601 click here to view the para transit service guide . individuals with ada concerns or comments may contact the ada at federal transit administration at 1 888 446 4511 website http www.fta.dot.gov transit routes transit route map click here route 1 kirkman university route 2 simmons prater route 3 sowela mill route 4 oak park power centre route 5 nelson road country club transit stop locations click here individuals needing telecommunication assistance please dial 711 . para transit application click here para transit application for vision impaired click here this is the current application for para transit services updated as of june 2010 . applications printed prior to this date are no longer valid . please verify that you have the proper application prior to completing and submitting it . trolley schedule route 1 kirkman university monday route 2 simmons prater tuesday route 3 mill sowela wednesday route 4 oak park power centre thursday route 5 nelson country club friday in the event of unforeseen circumstances the trolley may not run as scheduled . bikes on buses you will find that our gillig buses are equipped with bike racks located on the front exterior of the buses . the rack holds up to two single seated two wheeled non motorized bicycles . cyclists secure their bicycles independently of one another . regular fares apply for each passenger . your bike rides for free bus fares full fare 1.00 one way trip on any fixed route special rates requires proper identification and must apply at the transit office . seniors 0.50 persons age 65 or older . must present current picture id with birth date disabled medicare medicaid 0.25 must present current picture id . must present government issued id with red disabled symbol . for medicare medicaid discount medicare medicaid card must be presented . student rates 0.50 must present student id when boarding veterans 0.50 must present a veteran picture id when boarding all discount cards must be shown each time you board to ride at a discounted rate . children under 3 years free transfers between routes free transfers will be issued upon request when fare is paid . transfers are valid for one continuous trip . transfers are not valid for stopovers . please have exact change for fares as operators do not carry change . all fares are to be paid into the fare box upon boarding . bus stops buses stop only at designated bus stops . drivers do not deviate from their routes unless there is a safety issue . download and print the new city of lake charles transit brochure title vi of the civil rights act of 1964 the city of lake charles fully complies with title vi of the civil rights act of 1964 and related statutes executive orders and regulations in all programs and activities . the city operates without regard to race color national origin income gender age and disability . any person who believes him herself or any specific class of persons to be subjected to discrimination prohibited by title vi may by him herself or by representative file a written complaint with the city of lake charles . the city s title vi coordinator may be reached by phone at 337 491 1440 the mayor s actions line at 337 491 1346 contact the appropriate department head or see the city of lake charles website at www.cityoflakecharles.com . newsservicesrelated pagesevents news & noticesadopt a spot pick up day planned for saturday october 15city to host 5th annual business summit and showcaseimpact lake charles 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