2025-26 RIDEpass registration now available

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – University Park faculty, staff, and graduate students can now apply for the 2025-26 RIDEpass program.

RIDEpass provides access to all CATABUS routes at a discounted monthly rate, with Transportation Services covering a portion of the cost to encourage mass transit use, reduce campus traffic congestion, and support sustainable transportation.

New Fee for 2025-26:

• $23/month (previously $22)

Eligibility Requirements (Unchanged from 2024-25):

• Must be employed in a standing, fixed-term I, fixed-term multi-year, or post-doctoral position at University Park, OR be enrolled as a graduate, law, or medical student with University Park as the primary campus.
• Must live off campus in a residence that does not already participate in a CATABUS program.
• Must live at least 0.75 miles (walking distance) from a Blue Loop, White Loop, or Red Link stop. → Unsure if your address qualifies? Use our eligibility web tool
• Must reside within the CATA service area.
• Cannot have a core Penn State parking permit (or must return it when purchasing a RIDEpass). A Commuter parking permit is allowed.

How to Apply

All participants - including current RIDEpass members - must complete a new online application.

Upon successful application submission, participants will receive a confirmation email with pickup instructions.

Pass Pickup Details

• Current RIDEpass members: Pickup begins Thursday, May 29.
• New RIDEpass members: Pickup begins Monday, June 2.
• All 2024-25 passes expire May 31 (current pass holders must return their expired pass when collecting the new one).
• Pass pickup will take place at the Transportation Services at 1 Eisenhower Parking Deck, open from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Questions:

• Program eligibility: Email [email protected].
• General RIDEpass inquiries: Call 814-865-1436.