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How to apply for Bedford County Transit Authority + Heritage Trails (Bedford County)

Bedford County / regional transit operator — Bedford County Transit Authority operates rural fixed-route + shared-ride. Connections to Amtran (Blair, Altoona) and CamTran (Cambria, Johnstown). PA Senior Free Transit Program FREE for age 65+ on fixed-route. PA Turnpike + I-99 + I-70 corridor — significant interstate commuter pattern.

Who it's for

Bedford County Transit Authority + Heritage Trails covers Bedford County. Bedford County Transit Authority operates rural fixed-route + shared-ride. Connections to Amtran (Blair, Altoona) and CamTran (Cambria, Johnstown). PA Senior Free Transit Program FREE for age 65+ on fixed-route. PA Turnpike + I-99 + I-70 corridor — significant interstate commuter pattern.. PA Senior Shared Ride program — funded by PA Lottery, age 65+ pays $1-3 per essential trip. Apply for senior fare through the local transit authority or Bedford AAA at 814-623-8149.

Bedford: PA Senior Free Transit + Senior Shared Ride.

What you'll need

  • Proof of Bedford County / PA residency
  • Proof of age 65+ (PA Senior Citizen Transit ID OR PennDOT ID)
  • For paratransit: ADA-eligibility certification

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 814-623-8129

Renewals

Senior ID is permanent

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