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Transportation and Park & Ride
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St. Tammany Area Transportation
gostat@stpgov.org
goSTAT Rural Reservations - 985.649.6956
goSTAT Urban Reservations - 1.877.810.STAT (7828)
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| goSTAT (St. Tammany Area Transportation) is a demand response transportation system that operates within the political boundaries of St. Tammany Parish Government. This system is open to residents within St. Tammany Parish. The program operates two types of services: rural transportation and urban transportation, designed to transport passengers to and between essential services and destinations. |
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Rural
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goSTAT Rural Service operates a transportation system for residents of St. Tammany Parish whose trips originate in a rural area. This service is non-emergency, demand-response and for a nominal fee provides curb-to-curb service on a call-in, first come first serve basis.
goSTAT Rural accepts reservations and cancellations Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM (with off-hour voicemail service). 985.649.6956 |
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Urban
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goSTAT Urban service operates a transportation system for residents of St. Tammany Parish whose trips originate in an urban area. Urban areas of the Parish are typically comprised of the cities of Slidell, Covington, Mandeville and parts of Lacombe. This service is non-emergency, demand-response and for a nominal fee provides curb-to-curb service on a call-in, first come first serve basis.
goSTAT Urban accepts reservations and cancellations Monday through Saturday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM (with off-hour voicemail service). 1.877.810.STAT (7828) |
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Fares
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Fare rates are based on miles traveled one way. Providers will determine mileage at reservation. Fares are collected at boarding.
GENERAL PUBLIC
Miles Cost per Trip
Up to 10 miles one-way $1.50 ($3 round trip)
11 to 25 miles one-way $2.50 ($5 round trip)
26+ miles one-way $4.00 ($8 round trip)
Cost per trip is based on trip to one destination and return to same origin. All additional stops must be scheduled in advance. There will be a $1 charge for each additional stop. Mileage charges may also apply. Drivers do not make unscheduled stops.
Elderly passengers age sixty (60) and older, the disabled, Medicare cardholders, and children between the ages of 6-11 will be eligible for half fare. Children under 6 years of age are allowed to ride free. |
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St. Tammany Parish Park and Ride Program
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St. Tammany Parish currently has seven (7) operational park and rides located within the parish. This park and ride program was developed to provide convenient locations for commuters/ vanpoolers to park and to provide transfer points for transportation providers.
Thompson Road Park and Ride
E. Mandeville Park and Ride
Koop Dr. Park and Ride
Lacombe Park and Ride
North Blvd. Park and Ride
Oak Harbor Park and Ride
Abita Springs Park and Ride (Recently Opened)
For a map of park and ride locations click here.
The park and rides currently do not have any fixed route services, but reservations can be made through goSTAT for rides to and from park and ride locations. One of the private transportation providers listed below can be contacted as well.
LACT, LL – 985-649-7887
Pelican Bus – 985-641-0197 or www.pelicanbus.com
Causeway Shuttle – 985-626-9481
Mandeville Cab – 985-705-4222
Parish Cab Co. – 985-641-9479
Please be aware that the providers listed above are private providers and are not under the control or direction of St. Tammany Parish. This list is provided for informational purposes only. St. Tammany Parish makes no representation as to the level of service or the quality of the provider.
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Title VI / Civil Rights
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| St. Tammany Parish Government is fully committed to complying with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations. The transportation system operates without regard to race, color or national origin. For information regarding the Parish’s nondiscrimination obligations, please contact the St. Tammany Parish Transportation Office. Contact information is provided below. |
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Complaint Policy
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Any complaint regarding goSTAT service should be sent in writing to the company providing the service within 180 days of the occurrence. If the complainant feels it inappropriate to contact the company or feels that the company is not adequately addressing the complaint, the St. Tammany Parish Transportation Administration office should be contacted.
Any complaints or maintenance requests regarding park and rides should be sent directly to the St. Tammany Parish Transportation office. |
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Contacts
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St. Tammany Parish Transportation Office
gostat@stpgov.org
985.809.2989
P.O. Box 628
Covington, LA 70434
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