Westmoreland County Transit Authority

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History and General History and General InformationInformation

What is WCTA?

Westmoreland Transit has been providing fixed-route bus service in Westmoreland County since 1978.

Services are provided by private companies under contract with Westmoreland Transit.

Westmoreland Transit operates a total of 17 weekday and 5 Saturday routes.

Westmoreland Transit operates a fleet of 35 buses ranging in size from small 28-passenger buses to 49-passenger deluxe coaches.

Service is provided to the Service is provided to the following communities:following communities:

Westmoreland County BoroughsAvonmore Manor

Delmont New Florence

Derry Mt. Pleasant

East Vandergrift Scottdale

Export Seward

Irwin Vandergrift

Ligonier Youngwood

New Stanton

Service is provided to the Service is provided to the following communitiesfollowing communities::

TownshipsAllegheny St. Clair

Bell Sewickley

Derry Unity

Hempfield Washington

Ligonier

Mt. Pleasant

North Huntingdon

Penn

Service is provided to the Service is provided to the following communitiesfollowing communities::

CitiesArnold Lower Burrell

Greensburg New Kensington

Jeannette Latrobe

MunicipalityMurrysville

Service is provided to the Service is provided to the following communities:following communities:

Service is also provided to eastern Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh, as well as to Cambria County.

Westmoreland Transit RoutesWestmoreland Transit Routes

What types of bus routes does Westmoreland Transit provide?

Commuter RoutesCommuter Routes Two types

Pittsburgh Commuter

Local Commuter Designed to meet demands of passengers traveling to and

from work Typically operate in the morning and afternoon only Utilize Park and Ride lots Travel a direct path or busway making as few stops as

possible

Commuter RoutesCommuter RoutesPittsburgh Commuter RoutesRoute 1F- Greensburg- Pittsburgh FlyerRoute 2F- Latrobe- Pittsburgh FlyerRoute 3F- Mt. Pleasant- Pittsburgh Flyer

Local Commuter RoutesRoute 18F- Irwin- Greensburg FlyerRoute 20F- East Flyer

Main RoutesMain RoutesTravel throughout the day along main roads

and highwaysDesigned to connect different parts of the

countyMeet at the Transit Center for timed

transfersServe major shopping centers and points of

interest along major roadways

Main RoutesMain Routes Route 4- Greensburg- Pittsburgh Route 5- Greensburg- Jeannette Route 6- Greensburg- Irwin- Herminie Route 8- Greensburg- Youngwood- New Stanton Route 9- Greensburg- Derry Route 12- Greensburg- New Kensington Route 14- Local New Kensington Route 14J- New Kensington-PSU- Pittsburgh Mills Route 16- Greensburg- Mt. Pleasant

Feeder RoutesFeeder RoutesDesigned to “feed into” main routes at an

outlying transfer pointGenerally use smaller buses and travel

within local communitiesProvide local service to residents of more

rural communities

Feeder RoutesFeeder RoutesRoute 11- Johnstown- LatrobeRoute 15- Avonmore- New KensingtonRoute 17- Local Scottdale

Saturday RoutesSaturday RoutesOperate only on Saturdays Designed to provide primarily leisure

service along major roadwaysMeet at the Transit Center for timed

transfers

Saturday RoutesSaturday RoutesRoute 4S- Greensburg- PittsburghRoute 5S- Greensburg- JeannetteRoute 9S- Greensburg- DerryRoute 14S- Local New KensingtonRoute 16S- Greensburg- Scottdale

How much does it cost to ride?

How much does it cost to ride?

Fares:– Base fare is $1.50 (one zone)– Additional zone charge is $1.50– Fares and zones are route-specific

Listed on each printed schedule

How can I save money?

How can I save money?How can I save money?

Purchase a Monthly Pass– Offered at a 20% discount– Can be purchased from the 15th of the preceding month

through the 5th of the month of use– Valid for unlimited trips for a calendar month

Purchase a 10-Trip Pass– Punch ticket- trip punched each time you ride– No expiration date– Offered at a 10% discount

How can I save money?How can I save money?

Commuter Choice Program– Tax-free incentive – Options:

Cost of passes is set up as a pre-tax benefit – Employee pays no Federal or Social Security taxes on the

amount deducted Employers can pay any percentage of the cost of a

pass, including providing them for free

– Companies can set up a Commuter Choice account by calling 724-832-2705

Where can I buy passes?Where can I buy passes?Greensburg Transit Center

– Passes can be purchased in person with cash, check or credit card.

– Charge by phone– Mail order- forms on buses and at Transit Center

Online– Go to the link on the website,

www.westmorelandtransit.com

Where can I buy passes?Where can I buy passes?

Port Authority Service Center– 534 Smithfield Street, downtown Pittsburgh

Giant Eagle Supermarkets– Mountain Laurel Plaza– Eastgate Plaza– Hempfield Square– North Huntingdon Square– Murrysville– New Kensington

How can I get transit How can I get transit information?information?

How can I get transit How can I get transit information?information?

Call the transit center at 1-800-221-9282– Choose menu option 2 for schedule information– Transit center is staffed:

Monday through Friday 5:30 am- 8:30 pm Saturday 8:30 am- 4:30 pm

Visit our website at www.westmorelandtransit.com

What else should I know What else should I know about riding the bus?about riding the bus?

What else should I know What else should I know about riding the bus?about riding the bus?

Always pay your fare as you board the bus– Have exact change

Westmoreland Transit operates on a flag stop system– You do not need to be at a bus stop sign– You can board anywhere along the route provided it is

a safe stop– Request an orange “Bus Hailer” from the driver or the

Transit Center

What else should I know What else should I know about riding the bus?about riding the bus?

When the bus is approaching your stop, use the pull cord or button above you to signal a “Stop Request” to the driver.

No food or beverage is permitted on the bus

What other services does Westmoreland Transit

provide?

Special ServicesSpecial Services

Senior Free Transit Program

– Made possible by funding through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

– Offers free transportation for senior citizens ages 65 and over.

– Senior Transit ID Cards are available at the Transit Center with proof of age.

Special ServicesSpecial Services

Reduced Fare Transit Program

– Enables persons with disabilities to ride a fixed-route bus for one-half of the regular fare.

– Applications can be obtained at the Transit Center, and require verification by a health care provider. (Exception: persons possessing a Medicare card automatically qualify).

Special ServicesSpecial Services

Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP)– Administered by Westmoreland Transit for Westmoreland

County.– Funded by Department of Public Welfare– Provides transportation to medical appointments for

Westmoreland County residents who receive medical assistance.

– Eligible individuals must register for the program and call to schedule trips.

– Register by calling 724-832-2706 or toll free 1-800-242-2706.

Special ServicesSpecial Services

Americans With Disabilities (ADA) Complementary Paratransit Program– Provides service to individuals whose disability

prevents them from using a fixed-route bus.– Provided by taxi and “mirrors” public bus service.– Requires application completed by individual and a

health care provider.– Applications are reviewed by an independent agency,

and eligibility is based on diagnosed disability.