Benefits · Transportation
How to apply for Crawford Area Transportation Authority (Crawford CATA) (Crawford County)
Crawford County / regional transit operator — Crawford Area Transportation Authority (Crawford CATA, headquartered in Meadville) operates fixed-route bus in Meadville + Titusville + commuter routes. NOTE: This Crawford CATA (cata-meadville.org) is DISTINCT from Centre Area Transportation Authority CATA (catabus.com, State College). Different transit authorities. PA Senior Free Transit Program FREE for age 65+.
Who it's for
Crawford Area Transportation Authority (Crawford CATA) covers Crawford County. Crawford Area Transportation Authority (Crawford CATA, headquartered in Meadville) operates fixed-route bus in Meadville + Titusville + commuter routes. NOTE: This Crawford CATA (cata-meadville.org) is DISTINCT from Centre Area Transportation Authority CATA (catabus.com, State College). Different transit authorities. PA Senior Free Transit Program FREE for age 65+.. 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 Crawford AAA at 814-336-1580.
Crawford: PA Senior Free Transit + Senior Shared Ride. Erie has 'the e' (EMTA, ride-the-e.com — DISTINCT from Endless Mountain Transit Authority).
What you'll need
- Proof of Crawford 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: 814-336-5600
Renewals
Senior ID is permanent
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