Benefits · Transportation
How to apply for CATA (Centre Area Transportation Authority) (Centre County)
Centre County / regional transit operator — Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) operates fixed-route bus across State College + Bellefonte + Penn State campus. Distinctive student-heavy ridership pattern. PA Senior Free Transit Program FREE for age 65+ on fixed-route. Shared Ride for medical and essential trips.
Who it's for
CATA (Centre Area Transportation Authority) covers Centre County. Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) operates fixed-route bus across State College + Bellefonte + Penn State campus. Distinctive student-heavy ridership pattern. PA Senior Free Transit Program FREE for age 65+ on fixed-route. Shared Ride for medical and essential trips.. 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 Centre AAA at 814-355-6716.
Centre: PA Senior Free Transit + Senior Shared Ride. Central PA has multi-county transit authorities (rabbittransit + EMTA) covering most rural counties.
What you'll need
- Proof of Centre 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: 814-238-2282
Renewals
Senior ID is permanent
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