Allegheny County, PA
County in Pennsylvania
United States
Allegheny County, PA advances transit equity goals with Discounted Fares Pilot Program
The program recruited residents aged 18 to 64 who received SNAP benefits in September 2022 for the pilot. Each participant received $10 in ConnectCard vouchers, 50% off all fares, or free fares based on random group assignments. Allegheny County offers compensation for optional participation in quarterly surveys, interviews with researchers, and other feedback activities. The pilot will evaluate the impacts of reduced transit costs on commuter access to community resources.
Allegheny County, PA
United States
Allegheny County, PA addresses increase in sexually transmitted diseases with at-home testing pilot
County residents aged 18 to 24 request free tests for chlamydia or gonorrhea through the Color Health website. At-home test results are shared between Color Health and the county's health department for targeted outreach. Pilot participants who test positive receive guidance from the county on treatment and follow-up steps. Allegheny County will evaluate the pilot after 500 tests with the goal of expanding the age range and tested STDs.
Allegheny County, PA
United States
Allegheny County, PA recruits public transit users for contactless mobile payment pilot
The Port Authority of Allegheny County will test the Justride mobile app with the help of 400 transit riders. Each participant will acquire single fares, weekly passes, or monthly passes through Justride. The app produces a digital barcode used for payment aboard county buses. Transit officials will evaluate data from the three-month pilot before expanding use to light rail cars. App-based fare payments reduce the need for printed cards and expedite boarding processes.
Allegheny County, PA
United States
Connecting Displaced Human Services Workers with Employers Who Need Them
While some organizations have been forced to scale back due to COVID, some are in desperate need of skilled HHS workers. Allegheny County DHS built a platform to connect the two. https://bit.ly/SWPA_HHSjobs
Allegheny County, PA
United States