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How to apply for Area Transportation Authority of North Central PA (ATA NCPA) (McKean County)
McKean County / regional transit operator — ATA NCPA serves McKean County (Bradford, Kane, Smethport) with fixed-route + shared-ride. Bradford is the largest population center. Cross-border NY connections (Cattaraugus NY) via Olean. PA Senior Free Transit Program FREE for age 65+.
Who it's for
Area Transportation Authority of North Central PA (ATA NCPA) covers McKean County. ATA NCPA serves McKean County (Bradford, Kane, Smethport) with fixed-route + shared-ride. Bradford is the largest population center. Cross-border NY connections (Cattaraugus NY) via Olean. 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 McKean AAA at 814-265-1551.
McKean: 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 McKean 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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