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🔥🚌 Very big, very good news! The application is live for the Allegheny Department of Human Services’ new Discount Fare Program. APPLY TODAY🚨🚈
On November 17, the Allegheny County Department of Human Services launched the application for the new Discount Fares Pilot Program. Now, any person receiving EBT/SNAP benefits in September 2022 (or are the parent of a child who was) can apply to participate in the pilot program [[link removed]] before the end of the year. The pilot program has space for 14,000 people to participate, but spots are going to go quickly so folks should apply ASAP.
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Who qualifies for the Allegheny County Discounted Fares Pilot Program?
Eligible participants:
*
Currently
reside
in
Allegheny
County
Were
receiving
SNAP
benefits
in
September
2022
or
are
the
parent
of
a
child
who
was
*
Are
between
the
ages
of
18
and
64
or
are
65+
and
have
household
members
below
age
65
*
Do
not
have
another
household
member
ages
18
through
64
who
is
already
participating
in
this
pilot
Why is it a pilot rather than a permanent program?
A pilot program is a trial run. Participant experience in this pilot will influence the design of the permanent program. The Allegheny County Dept. of Human Services will use this pilot to understand how local residents may benefit from making public transit more affordable. It will measure the impact on ridership and whether lower fares increase access to jobs, services, and other things residents need.
How does the pilot work?
Participation in the pilot is voluntary but includes agreeing to share info about your household and transit use. All participants will have the opportunity to receive additional compensation for participating in occasional surveys. Eligible participants will be randomly put in one of 3 groups:
1.
Free
fares:
This
group
will
receive
unlimited
free
fares
on
all
PRT
trips
for
12
months.
2.
50%
discount:
This
group
will
receive
a
ConnectCard
that
reduces
the
cost
of
all
PRT
trips
by
half
for
12
months,
and
is
pre-loaded
with
$10.
3.
No
discount:
This
group
will
receive
a
ConnectCard
pre-loaded
with
$10
but
will
not
receive
a
fare
discount.
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image description: PPT Member Cheyenne takes a selfie with other PPT canvassers at the Smithfield and Sixth bus stop during a canvass to spread to word about the new discount fares pilot.
There are lots of ways that you can help ensure this pilot is a success
1. Help spread the word about the program!
You spread the word by sharing this blog [[link removed]] and sharing this poster [[link removed]] with friends, family, and social media. You can also share the poster and website with any organizations you work with or belong to.
2. Let PPT know if you applied to the program and share any feedback you have about the website, application, or process.
There are still some bugs with the website and the application, so please if you apply or if you know anyone else who is applying please fill out this form [[link removed]] to let us know if you’re participating and what issues you’re finding (or contact a PPT staffer directly). We’ll communicate them to DHS, but you should also reach out to [email protected]' [[email protected]]
3. Sign your organization up as an enrollment support site with the Department of Human Services.
The Department of Human Services is going to rely on a big network of organizations across the county to help people enroll in the new discount fare pilot program. Your organization can sign up as one of these sites on the Department’s website today. [[link removed]]
It cannot be overstated: this pilot is only happening because we all spoke up. All people deserve the freedom to move. This is an amazing milestone that we need to celebrate . B ut the work is not done. We need to continue getting organized and advocate for an expanded free fare program for all in Allegheny County.
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Jack, WHEN WE FIGHT WE WIN!
This victory shows we can do amazing things when fight for one another. Join as a dues-paying PPT Member today to continue pushing what is possible:
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