www.MyACCESSRide.com
CONNECTIONS TRIP TIPS | Revised 10/19
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WELCOME TO ACCESS!
ACCESS is a shared-ride, public transportation program sponsored by Port Authority of
Allegheny County, and the program is part of Port Authority
’
s family of services. Port
Authority’s bus and light rail service is accessible to people with a variety of disabilities.
All Port Authority buses are equipped with ramps and “kneelers” to lower the first step.
Other accommodations such as stop announcements and easy to read signs make
using the bus easier than ever. There are also special fare incentives for ACCESS
riders using Port Authority service.
Make Port Authority’s accessible bus and light rail
service your first transportation choice whenever possible.
ACCESS Connections service is provided throughout Allegheny County, seven (7) days
per week between the hours of 6:00 am and 11:00 PM.
Service is provided to destinations in adjoining counties, provided the origin of the trip is
within Allegheny County and the destination is within one and a half miles of the
Allegheny County line.
ACCESS service providers are the companies under contract which own and operate
the vehicles and actually provide the transportation service.
ACCESS Program Office
The ACCESS program is managed from a centralized office with experienced customer
service staff available to answer questions or provide assistance. This office is located
in Downtown Pittsburgh in Centre City Tower at the corner of Seventh Avenue and
Smithfield Street.
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday,
8:00 a.m.
–
4:30 p.m.
Mailing address:
ACCESS Transportation Systems
Centre City Tower
650 Smithfield Street, Suite 440
Pittsburgh, PA
15222
Telephone number:
(412) 562-5353 or TTY 711
Fax number:
(412) 592-0905
Website:
www.MyACCESSRide.com
Accessible Formats:
Upon request, can be provided in large print, Braille, Audio
Cassette Tape or txt files by email.
Connections Service