Benefits · Transportation
How to apply for ATA NCPA + Crawford CATA Connections — Rural Shared Ride (Forest County)
Forest County / regional transit operator — Forest County (~7K residents, second-smallest PA county) is served by ATA NCPA rural shared-ride. Connections to Crawford CATA at western border (Tionesta is on the Allegheny River). No in-county fixed-route. Most residents rely on private transportation.
Who it's for
ATA NCPA + Crawford CATA Connections — Rural Shared Ride covers Forest County. Forest County (~7K residents, second-smallest PA county) is served by ATA NCPA rural shared-ride. Connections to Crawford CATA at western border (Tionesta is on the Allegheny River). No in-county fixed-route. Most residents rely on private transportation.. 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 Forest AAA at 814-265-1551.
Forest: PA Senior Free Transit + Senior Shared Ride. ATA NCPA now serves the full 6-county NCPA region (final batch closes Elk + Cameron + Potter + McKean + Forest).
What you'll need
- Proof of Forest 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: 814-371-1400
Renewals
Senior ID is permanent
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