The 65 Plus Program offers flexible, door-to-door, shared-ride
transportation for people age 65 and older at an 85% discount from
regular ACCESS fares. This program is sponsored by Port Authority of
Allegheny County, with funding from the Pennsylvania Lottery through
the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
65 Plus Program
ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION PROCESS
Revised October 2020
Application Process
65 Plus Program applicants complete a short
application and provide one of the following
proofs of age:
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Driver’s License
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PA Photo ID Card
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Birth Certificate
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Naturalization papers
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Armed Forces
Discharge papers
Applying by Mail/E-mail:
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Request and submit forms via US mail or by
e-mail to 65plus@accesstransys.com
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Only Government-issued photo ID is accepted
for mail or e-mail applications.
Applying in-person:
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Apply at the ACCESS program office, or at
community locations such as senior centers
and legislative offices.
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These agencies have information about
other programs for older adults. At Allegheny
County Area Agency on Aging senior centers,
you can learn about a variety of services
including the Older Persons Transportation
(OPT) program. To find a location near you, call
the ACCESS program office.
65 Plus Service
Riders can use ACCESS service for any
destination within Allegheny County, and
destinations in adjoining counties within 1.5 miles
of the county line. Rides are available seven days
per week, from 6 a.m. to midnight. There are no
restrictions on the purpose or number of trips.
This program gives riders convenient, accessible
transportation service with professional, well-
trained drivers.
Amenities include:
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Door-to-door service, with driver assistance
throughout journey
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Real-time trip tracking and alerts for trip arrival
and departure
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Hand-to-hand service for riders who can’t be
left unattended
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Electronic fare payment, so riders don’t have
to handle fares on-board
ACCESS Transportation Systems
Centre City Tower
650 Smithfield Street, Suite 440
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3907
(412) 562-5353
TTY 711
For information, visit
myaccessride.com
8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Monday–Friday
Need Help?
If you need help understanding ACCESS
programs or with any part of the application,
please call
(412) 562-5353
or
TTY 711
.
All materials are available upon request
in accessible formats (Large print, Braille,
Audio Cassette, Word or Text files via e-mail).
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PACE Card
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VA Universal ID Card
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Resident Alien Card
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Passport
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Age verification
from Social Security