Bossier City, Louisiana is served by public transportation to meet the needs of its population. The City offers both a fixed-route and paratransit service operated by SporTran, which serves citizens in Shreveport and Bossier City. The system operates buses on 11 routes that cover most of the city, with regular bus stops along each route. In addition to regular bus routes, SporTran also provides a Paratransit service for those with disabilities or limited mobility who are unable to use the regular bus service. This service is available to all residents of Bossier City who are certified eligible by SporTran. To better serve commuters, the City has also established several bike lanes and pedestrian paths throughout the city. With this array of options, Bossier City residents have convenient access to most places within the city limits at a minimal cost.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Bossier City (zip 71110) takes 21.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Bossier City (zip 71110) get to work:
- 72.5% drive their own car alone
- 10.0% carpool with others
- 1.1% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit