TRAVELERS AID OF PITTSBURGH is a non-profit, United Way agency which provides social service programs to individuals in need of transit assistance. The only organization of its kind in Western Pennsylvania, Travelers Aid works with public and private entities to offer a plethora of transportation options for various populations.
Through contracts with the Department of Human Services in Allegheny County and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as well as partnerships with a number of other departments, foundations and community providers, Travelers Aid assists with travel for 7,500 clients and nearly 3.5 million trips per year. This model is currently being employed in over 101 locations in Allegheny County with a total enrollment of over 40,000 low-income individuals and families.