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How to apply for Putnam Area Resource for Transportation (PART) + Putnam Transit — Reduced Senior Fare + ADA Paratransit (Putnam County)
Putnam County — operates the county's public transit system covering all of Putnam County and connecting to MTA Metro-North Railroad / NJ Transit at corridor stations
Who it's for
Putnam Area Resource for Transportation (PART) + Putnam Transit covers Putnam County with fixed-route bus service and ADA paratransit. Reduced senior fares for riders age 60+. Connecting service to Metro-North Railroad (Hudson Line / Harlem Line / Port Jervis Line) covers Hudson Valley-to-NYC commuting. Apply at the county transit office or via MTA for the Metro-North Reduced-Fare benefit. Phone: 845-878-RIDE.
Putnam: County-operated transit + ADA paratransit. Metro-North Reduced-Fare for NYC-bound rail is governed by separate MTA rules.
What you'll need
- Proof of Putnam County residency
- For senior fare: proof of age 60+
- For paratransit: ADA-eligibility certification
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 845-878-RIDE
Renewals
ongoing; paratransit re-cert periodically
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