PT04-MTS Transit Fare Collection Service

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 smartphone. 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.

Diagram

PT04-MTS Transit Fare Collection Service

Includes Elements

SANDAG TIC and Website
511 SD System
Tourist Information System
MTS Centralized Train Control
MTS Buses
Personal Payment Device
MTS System Stations and Transfer Points
MTS Light Rail Cars
MTS Paratransit Vehicle
PRONTO Card
MTS Transit Dispatch
MTS Paratransit Dispatch
Financial Institutions
Traveler