Allegheny County, PA advances transit equity goals with Discounted Fares Pilot Program

Allegheny County, PA Discounted Fares Pilot Program

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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.

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Allegheny County, PA

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Low-income public transit pilot starts in Allegheny County | TribLIVE.com

Allegheny County government announced Tuesday it is distributing the first Connect Cards for its discounted-fare pilot program for low-income public transit users. Nearly six thousand applicants have been approved, as well as an additional 3,300 children in these approved households, according to the county’s Department of Human Services (DHS). DHS

Allegheny County DHS begins discounted-fares pilot program

The program, which launched Thursday, will continue for one year and aims to measure how affordable transportation affects low-income residents.

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