Franklin, LA Parish has several transportation options available to its residents. The parish is served by two major highways, I-10 and US-90. Connecting these major highways are local roads, providing access throughout the parish. Additionally, there are several bus lines run by the Franklin Parish Transit Authority that service the entire parish. These buses provide public transportation to many of the cities and towns in the parish as well as to nearby parishes. The bus routes originate from the Franklin Parish Transit Center in downtown Franklin. The transit center also serves as an information hub and contains a variety of resources for travelers including free wifi and online ticket purchases. In addition to bus service, there are also numerous taxi companies available throughout Franklin Parish that can help those who need more personalized transportation services.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Franklin County takes 21.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Franklin County get to work:
- 86.7% drive their own car alone
- 5.6% carpool with others
- 3.0% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit