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ACCESS ADA
Program
ACCESS 65 Plus
Program
ACCESS
Connections
Program
Older Persons
Transportation
Program
(OPT)
Medical
Assistance
Transportation
Program
(MATP)
Sponsorship
Pittsburgh Regional
Transit (PRT)
Pittsburgh Regional
Transit with PA
Lottery Funding
Pittsburgh Regional
Transit 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 PRT 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 PRT
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:
Age 65+ $2.25 1-way
Age 60-64
$5.25 1-way
Individual shopping:
$2.25 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
