PT04-Transit Fare Collection Management

Status

Existing

Description

This service package manages transit fare collection on–board transit vehicles and at transit stops using electronic means. It allows transit users to use a traveler card or other electronic payment device such as a smart phone. Readers located either in the infrastructure or on–board the transit vehicles enable electronic fare payment. Data is processed, stored, and displayed on the transit vehicle and communicated as needed to the Transit Management Center.

Includes Elements

Chicago Transit Authority Control Center
Chicago Transit Authority Bus Vehicles
Metra Consolidated Control Facility
Pace Control Center (IBS)
Pace Regional Paratransit Dispatch
Regional Transportation Authority Travel Information Center (TIC)
Chicago Transit Authority Rapid Transit Vehicles
Pace Paratransit Vehicles
PPP CTA Ventra Farecard Vending Machines
RTA Passenger Certification Database
Regional Transit Ventra Card
Chicago Transit Authority Cash Revenue Collection Center
Chicago Transit Authority Cash Fare Collection Equipment
Metra Fare Collection Equipment
PPP Transit Fare Equipment
Pace Roadside Fare Collection Equipment