LSU Tiger Trails
public transportation network in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
LSU Tiger Trails is the alternative transportation system providing bus service for students, faculty, staff and visitors, both on and off the campus of Louisiana State University. The LSU transit system was formerly operated by First Transit until 2023 when the company was bought out by Transdev. Services are under contract with LSU's Office of Parking & Transportation Services, formerly known as the Office of Parking, Traffic & Transportation. There are a total of 31 buses in the Tiger Trails fleet. During daytime operating hours, the transit system is capable of operating up to 21 buses during peak hours with three back-up, and six small buses for on demand service. It is free of charge for all LSU students, staff, and faculty.
History
From 1974 to 2009, Louisiana State University used Baton Rouge's Capital Area Transit System (CATS) to transport its students, faculty and visitors on and off campus. The motion to create LSU Tiger Trails arose in 2008 due to poor bus service and unfulfilled requirements offered by CATS. The Student Government of LSU, along with the Office of Parking & Transportation Services, received complaints filed against both the service and drivers of CATS. The LSU Student Government requested that the university ask CATS to improve their service several times. However, CATS did not take action, prompting the university to taking the initial steps of breaking away from the CATS contract and starting their own transit system.
Beginning
In September 2008, the president and senior consultant of Solstice Transportation Consulting, Mitch Skyer came to meet with "Gary Graham, director of the Office of Parking, Traffic & Transportation [sic]," along "with administration, Student Government, transportation officials and passenger representatives" to initiate contact and being to evaluate the transit system.
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