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How to apply for CDTA — Capital District Transportation Authority + STAR Paratransit (Rensselaer County)

Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) — public transit authority for the 4-county Capital Region (Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady); operates Half-Fare ID program for seniors 65+ and STAR ADA paratransit

Who it's for

CDTA covers Rensselaer County with fixed-route bus service (Capital District) and STAR ADA paratransit. Senior Half-Fare ID for riders age 65+ cuts fares in half. Apply at the CDTA office (110 Watervliet Avenue, Albany) or via cdta.org. Phone: 518-482-8822.

Rensselaer: CDTA Half-Fare ID + STAR paratransit.

What you'll need

Proof of Rensselaer County residency
For senior fare: proof of age 60+ (Schoharie) or 65+ (CDTA Half-Fare)
For paratransit: ADA-eligibility certification

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 518-482-8822

Renewals

ongoing; paratransit re-cert periodically

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