Approval of $33 Million Transit Fare System Upgrade Contract
June 19, 2018
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The Frame
This contract dictates the technology used for public transit fare payments and mobile ticketing for the next 11.5 years, involving a total expenditure of up to $33,078,000 in public funds.
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Public transit riders
Riders will use the new automated fare collection system and mobile ticketing application once implemented.
Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.
The company is the designated contractor responsible for providing the fare collection and mobile ticketing services.
Department of Transportation and Public Works
The department is responsible for managing the contract and the implementation of the new technology.
Last recorded activity June 19, 2018.
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Why It Matters
This contract dictates the technology used for public transit fare payments and mobile ticketing for the next 11.5 years, involving a total expenditure of up to $33,078,000 in public funds.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Discoveries
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Long-term Transit Tech Commitment
The 11.5-year contract term indicates a long-term commitment to a specific vendor's proprietary fare collection technology.
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Analysis Score
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