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 Connections service is provided throughout Allegheny County and to destinations 1.5 miles from the Allegheny County line in adjoining counties, seven days per week between the hours of 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. There are no restrictions on the type or number of trips you may take. You can use Connections to: • Get an ACCESS ride to and from PRT bus stops if there is no stop within ¾ mile from your origin or destination. This is called “Feeder Service.” • Take a direct ACCESS trip if the trip on the bus is less than five miles and would take you more than 90 minutes one-way. • Take a direct ACCESS trip if there is bus service within ¾ mile, but not within an hour of the time you wish to travel. 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. 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 PRT half- fare card. Make PRT’s accessible bus and light rail service your first transportation choice whenever possible. For more information, go to rideprt.org/accessibility.