myaccessride.com PROGRAM OPTIONS | Revised 02/22 ACCESS ADA Program ACCESS 65 Plus Program ACCESS Connections Program Older Persons Transportation Program (OPT) Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP) Sponsorship Port Authority of Allegheny County Port Authority of Allegheny County with PA Lottery Funding Port Authority of Allegheny County with PennDOT Funding Allegheny County Dept. of Human Services (DHS) –Area Agency on Aging with PA Lottery Funding Allegheny County Dept. of Human Services (DHS) - Office of Community Services PA DHS funded. Eligibility Due to disability, functionally unable to use Port Authority bus independently either all of the time or only under some conditions. -Age 65 or older Anyone aged 18-64 with a disability without bus service at the origin or destination -Age 60 or older -Allegheny County Resident -Not living in nursing home -Current Medical Assistance recipient -Allegheny County Resident Application Individuals with a disability complete an application and participate in an in-person interview and transportation skills evaluation. Proof of age and verification of disability required. At DHS/ AAA senior centers, legislative offices or other community locations. Also available by mail or at the ACCESS program office at 650 Smithfield Street. Proof of age required. Short application available by mail. Verification of disability and proof of age required. Apply at DHS AAA senior center; by in- home visit, if needed. -Proof of age and verification of type of health insurance required Initial phone application with medical verification. Will be offered bus tickets, mileage reimbursement or ACCESS service depending on personal ability and specific trip. Hours of Operation Monday - Sunday 6a.m. – midnight, before or after if Port Authority is running. Monday - Sunday 6 a.m. – midnight Monday - Sunday 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. Monday - Sunday 6 a.m. - midnight Monday - Sunday 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. Reservations One day in advance, between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. One day in advance between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. One day in advance between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. One day in advance, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Two working days in advance Mon.- Fri. between 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Trip Limits No restriction on the type or number of trips. No restriction on the type or number of trips. Provides either a ride to a nearby bus stop, or a direct ACCESS trip. No restriction on the type or number of trips. Medical Trips: -65+: (4) 1-way trips a month; life support trips can exceed limit with authorization -60-64: requires authorization Individual Shop: -(8) 1-way trips Group Shopping or Sr. Center: -No limits For medical (physical/behavioral ) services only. No emergency or ambulance service. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by parent or responsible adult. Fare Payment Fare is paid through the use of ePurse Fare is paid through the use of ePurse Fare is paid through the use of ePurse Fare is paid through the use of ePurse Free Minimum Fares & Escort Policy $3.15 Minimum 1-way fare $5.25 Maximum 1- way fare If required, personal assistant rides free. Companion pays same fare as rider $3.15 Minimum 1-way fare $5.25 Maximum 1-way fare except to/from Pittsburgh Airport Under age 65 escort fare - $2.50 one way $3.15 Minimum 1-way fare $5.25 Maximum 1-way fare Ride to a bus stop - $2.50 1-way. Half-fare on bus with half-fare card Medical trips or Individual shopping: Age 65+ $2.25 1-way Age 60-64 $5.25 1-way Group shopping or Sr. Center trips: $1.25 1-way If required, escort rides free Free Escorts - Free but must be authorized by MATP Phone Numbers 412-562-5353 TTY 711 412-562-5353 TTY 711 412-562-5353 TTY 711 412-562-5385 TTY 711 1-888-547-6287 TTY 711