Connect Cards Aim to Make Allegheny Go Enrollment Easier

Enrolling in Allegheny Go, the mass transit discount program for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) users, will soon become easier.

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On February 1, the process for enrollment in the 50% discount program will become smoother through the use of new Connect Cards. The card is a reusable plastic smart card that makes paying fares faster, easier, and more secure than paying with cash.

The cards are being reintroduced to combat barriers that Allegheny Go participants face when enrolling through the required Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s (PRT) Ready2Ride smart phone app. A number of groups - including Just Harvest, Pittsburghers for Public Transit, Equitable and Just Greater Pittsburgh, and the Pittsburgh Food Policy Council - advocated for the return of the cards.

About Allegheny Go

Those receiving SNAP benefits can get 50% off transit fares for buses, light rail, and other PRT services through Allegheny Go.

To qualify, one must:

• Reside in Allegheny County

• Be between the ages of 12 and 64

• Have been receiving SNAP benefits for at least three months; this can also include family members receiving the benefits

• Have a mobile device and are able to access the Ready2Ride app

To sign up for Allegheny Go, users must download the app, apply for it, and then buy fares. More information on the program is available on the Allegheny Go website.