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Progress on Bradford Multimodal Facility

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:54:33 GMT

Progress on Bradford Multimodal Transit Facility

ATA continues to make progress on its Multimodal Transit Facility located in Bradford in McKean County. When completed and functional, the Facility will give ATA riders access throughout north central and beyond.

Partnering to Deliver A Million Meals!

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:35:26 GMT

Partnering to Deliver A Million Meals!

Members from Team ATA in Bradford partnered once again to collect and donate food and perishable items to the Friendship Table in Bradford, PA.

Since October, 1997, the Friendship Table has been an invaluable, non-profit member of the community. Five days a week, 30 volunteers and staff make sure that all who come through the doors enjoy a meal and camaraderie without judgement.

This year’s fundraising campaign, “A Million Reasons to Help” aims to raise enough money to get through the year. Team ATA has continued to demonstrate a commitment to partnering with the Friendship Table, and looks forward to doing its part in continuing to help the community of Bradford.

New Friday Shopping Trip (FRST) from Emporium to St. Marys

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 18:19:26 GMT

12-5-25 Introducing the New Friday Shopping Trip (FRST) from Emporium to St. Marys

ATA is announcing that effective December 5, 2025, the creation of a new Friday Shopping Trip (FRST) from Emporium to St. Marys. In an effort to improve trip times, access to local stores, pharmacies and other popular destinations. The FRST will depart Emporium at approximately 9:00 AM and return around 2:30 PM providing four loops around St, Marys. FRST will also offer access to Penn Highlands Elk Campus (for a variety of stops), Elk Towers, Walmart, Dollar Tree, and Save A Lot.

This excellent service presents the community with a valuable opportunity to reach various locations, improving transportation throughout the City of St. Marys. For specific questions about schedules and fares, please visit the website at RideATA.com, or call ATA Customer Service at 866-282-4968.

UPB "Cookie Crawl"

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:37:46 GMT

12-3-25 ATA supports UPB's Annual "Cookie Crawl"

ATA is honored to support the communities we serve!

On Wednesday, December 3rd, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford (UPB) hosted its annual “Cookie Crawl.” ATA’s designated driver, Mike Price, transported students from campus to the Marilyn Horne Museum, where they explored local businesses along Main Street in Bradford, enjoying cookies, hot chocolate, and refreshments. Numerous UPB students took part, with many volunteering to decorate the bus!

‘Tis the Season to Ride ATA!!!

ATA and Seven Mountains Media Fill the ATA Bus for Toys for Tots in DuBois PA

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:27:27 GMT

12-2-25 Toys for Tots in DuBois,PA

ATA and Seven Mountains Media had an incredible day assisting the Marines in filling the ATA Bus for Toys for Tots. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to this fantastic cause.

National Recognition Award for Engineering Awarded to DuBois Maintenance Facility

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:52:51 GMT

DuBois Maintenance Facility Recognized with National Recognition Award for Engineering Excellence by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)

Earlier this year, ATA’s DuBois Operational and Maintenance Facility was the recipient of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Pennsylvania’s Diamond Award for Engineering Excellence. The award was presented to Michael Baker International for their construction management services for the project. The Facility, funded by federal, state and local transportation funds is a 48,000 square foot space that includes an administrative area, maintenance area, bus wash, bus storage area, on-site fueling station and a circulation area.

Later on in May, ACEC’s 2025 Engineering Excellence Awards Gala in Washington, DC showcased the year’s most outstanding national engineering achievements to a national audience of clients, engineering’s leading professionals, members of Congress, and decision makers with over 700 in attendance. Again, the DuBois ATA Operations and Maintenance Facility through its construction management firm, Michael Baker International, received a National Recognition Award, which is recognized as a highly prestigious level of achievement in the EEA National competition, and a truly distinguished honor.

Engineering Award

rhunt@rideata.com (Ray Hunt) — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:41:19 GMT

ATA Operational and Maintenance Facility project wins prestigious Engineering Award of Excellence

The Area Transportation Authority (ATA) Operational and Maintenance Facility project in DuBois, PA was the recent recipient of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Pennsylvania (ACEC) Diamond Award for Engineering Excellence.

The award was presented to Michael Baker International for their construction management services. The project, funded by federal, state and local transportation funds is a 48,000 square foot facility that includes an administrative area, maintenance area, bus wash, bus storage area, on-site fueling station and a circulation area.

For almost 50 years, ATA has provided both fixed route and shared ride services in six counties of north central PA (Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, McKean and Potter). They were the first public transportation provider in the state, and serve a population of over 250,000 in an area over 5,600 square miles – larger than the state of Connecticut.

A Diamond Award for Engineering Excellence is a tribute to not only the winning project and its engineering firm, but also for the client, owners, subconsultants, contractors, and everyone in making this project a reality. The winners truly embody the spirit of unity. The project has been submitted for a national award as well.

New Transit Center Coming in Bradford.

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:45:24 GMT

ATA to begin construction on new Bradford Multimodal Transit Facility

The Area Transportation Authority of North Central Pennsylvania (ATA), along with the City of Bradford are excited to announce the beginning of construction on a new, Multimodal Transit Facility. The project has been many years in planning and design and will now move into the construction phase.

ATA wishes to acknowledge the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the Federal Transit Administration, and the member counties of ATA – Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, McKean, and Potter, for their commitment to this project. The new Facility will have a positive and lasting impact on the Bradford Community, ensuring access to public transportation, enhancing mobility and freedom for the public. ATA is excited to work with the prime contractors selected through an open bid process. The Bob Cummins Construction Company (Bradford, PA) general trades, the Wm. T. Spaeder Company (Erie, PA), mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and Pure Tech, Inc. (Bradford, PA), electrical. The construction manager for this project is Michael Baker International. The project was designed and engineered by Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. (JMT).

ATA Chief Executive Officer, Mark Head states, “ATA has worked closely with the City of Bradford planning for this multimodal transit center. This facility will serve various intercity and interstate transit companies in Bradford and will allow ATA to complement transit needs within the ATA North Central Region. Increasing mobility in Bradford and the surrounding community will help make Bradford a better place to live and work for everyone.”

About Area Transportation Authority of North Central Pennsylvania

ATA was incorporated on May 19, 1976, as the first rural public transit authority in Pennsylvania. ATA’s mission is to provide safe, reliable, convenient, and affordable transportation to the region’s residents. From its inception, ATA has championed partnerships among local, state, and the federal government. This has allowed ATA to provide affordable public transportation to the region. Visit our website to learn more about ATA at: www. rideata.com.