2 ACCESS Program Overview About ACCESS Service ACCESS is a shared-ride, public transportation program sponsored by Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT). The ACCESS program is part of PRT’s family of services. ACCESS service is provided throughout Allegheny County, seven days per week between the hours of 6 a.m. and midnight. Before 6 a.m. and after midnight, ACCESS ADA service is provided for trips with origins and destinations within ¾ mile of any PRT rail station or non-commuter bus route operating at that time. ADA service is provided to adjoining counties, provided the origin of the trip is within Allegheny County and the destination is within 1.5 miles of the Allegheny County line. ACCESS ADA service is also provided for trips with origins in Beaver, Washington and Westmoreland Counties as long as the origin is within ¾ mile of any PRT rail station or non-commuter bus route operating at that time. The ACCESS program offers only shared-ride transportation, which means that passengers must share the vehicle with other riders traveling at the same time. The vehicle may make several stops along the way before dropping you off. Ride-sharing helps make the best use of available vehicles and keeps the cost down. PRT’s bus and light rail service is accessible to people with a variety of disabilities. All PRT buses are equipped with ramps and “kneelers” to lower the first step. You can also ask the driver to wait until you sit down before pulling away from a stop. Other accommodations such as stop announcements and easy-to-read signs make using the bus easier than ever. People with disabilities are eligible for a half-fare card with PRT. Make PRT’s accessible bus and light rail service your first transportation choice whenever possible. For more information, go to rideprt.org/accessibility.