1. Problem:

Public Administration & Services: Managing fare cards vending machines, turnstiles and the overall system costs cities millions each years. In addition, fare cards are a huge inconvenience to commuters and tourists.

2. Technology: Tap-and-Go Transit Fares

• No fare card needed
• Using a software system like Apple Pay, commuters can pay for fairs on trains and busses by tapping their phone
• “Touch and Go”
• Reduces: operating costs, ridership barriers, passenger congestion

3. Stakeholders:

• MTA
• DOT
• Commuters
• TriMet (Developer)

4. Implementation:

• RFP for software system
• Coordinate across city departments to determine best pilot stations
• Implement pilot program and expand based on success