Next-Generation Transit Fare Collection System

The Vendor is required to provide regarding the availability, capabilities, and implementation requirements of a next-generation fare collection system.
- Operates a fleet of 70 fixed-route buses plus a contingency fleet, primarily Gillig models (2006-2023). 
- The current fare collection system includes:
•    66 gen fare odyssey fare boxes
•    13 gen fare fast fare fare boxes
•    2 gen fare vend star 3 ticket vending machine (TVMs)
•    2 vaults with fixed probes
•    79 masa bi validators and mobile ticketing system
- Objectives
•    Modern fare boxes supporting the following minimum requirements; cash, coin, magnetic media, smart card, paper media, credit/\ and debit, NFC, RFID, open-loop and closed-loop payments, to include all other readily deployable fare payment media options. 
•    Replacement of aging TVMs with units supporting cash, coin, credit and debit, smart cards and issuing magnetic or paper media 
•    Replacement of vaulting and probing systems 
•    A unified, cloud-based back-office system consolidating all fare and ridership data
•    Full integration with VONTAS, trapeze, and trans track CAD and AVL systems
•    Compliance with ADA, WCAG 2.1 aa, and state accessibility law 
•    Compliance with buy (49 CFR 661) requirements 
•    Improved reporting for FTA and NTD requirements 
•    A system capable of supporting up to 200 vehicles.