West Ouachita Public Transportation System

06/10/2026

Get ready for one of the biggest Fourth of July celebrations our community has ever seen as we celebrate America's 250th Birthday right here in West Monroe! Presented by Graphic Packaging International West Monroe Mill, this day-long celebration will bring patriotic fun, family activities, live entertainment, great food, and so much more! 🎉

🎇 Highlights Include:
🎺 250th Anniversary Parade
💦 Splash-Tacular Kid Zone
🌭 $1,000 Hot Dog Eating Contest
🎻 Patriotic Concert with Daughters of the American Revolution
🎶 Live Music with Flashback5
🍔 Food Trucks in Alley Park

The celebration will culminate with a spectacular Fireworks & Drone Show at 9 PM, lighting up the skies above the Ouachita River as we honor 250 years of American history, freedom, and community.
Bring your family, your friends, your lawn chairs, and your patriotic spirit as we celebrate this historic milestone together in Downtown West Monroe!

📅 Saturday, July 4
📍 Downtown West Monroe
⏰ Activities begin at 11 AM | Fireworks & Drone Show at 9 PM

06/02/2026

Congratulations to Bernetta McAllister, the City of West Monroe’s June 2026 Employee of the Month! 👏💙

Bernetta has served as both a driver and dispatcher with West Ouachita Public Transit for more than 10 years, helping provide safe, reliable, and courteous transportation to residents throughout our community. Her dedication, dependability, and commitment to serving others make a difference each and every day.
Pictured are Mayor Staci Albritton Mitchell, joined by Community Services Director Vicki Hilbun and Transportation Manager Davlyn Jones, in recognizing Bernetta for this well-deserved honor.

Did you know? The City of West Monroe’s West Ouachita Public Transit System has been serving residents for more than 40 years. In 2025 alone, the system provided more than 27,000 trips, helping community members access employment, medical appointments, educational opportunities, and more.

Thank you, Bernetta, for your years of service and for all you do for the City of West Monroe and the citizens we serve!

06/02/2026

05/30/2026

Come join us at our open house today at 1702 N 7th street West Monroe LA

05/27/2026

Come join us on Saturday May 30, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm for our annual Open House and learn how transit can help you and your family. We look forward to seeing you!

05/27/2026

We are attending the Director’s conference in Lake Charles LA this week. WOPT is committed to continuously learning and implementing new strategies that enhance the quality, accessibility, and efficiency of our transit services. Our goal is to better serve the community by identifying innovative solutions, improving customer experience, and expanding resources that make public transportation more helpful, reliable, and responsive to the needs of our riders.

05/22/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, all City of West Monroe offices will be closed on Monday, May 25. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26.

As we pause for the holiday, we also take time to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. Their courage, service, and dedication will never be forgotten. We wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend.