| Project Title: |
CENTRAL PUGET SOUND REGIONAL FARE COORDINATION "SMART CARD" PROJECT |
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| Project Status: | In Progress | |
| Project Type: |
Deployment/Integration |
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| Project Description: | This FY 2000 earmarked project is a collaboration of seven Central Puget Sound transportation agencies whose objective is to create a seamless, multi-modal fare collection system using contactless smart card technology. When implemented, riders will be able to board buses, ferries, light rail or commuter trains on a cashless, ticketless basis. Seven agencies will link through the use of one fare card for all systems, a network of readers, back office systems and a centralized revenue and data clearinghouse. The project seeks to increase ridership and customer convenience; increase agency revenues; reduce operating costs or demonstrate added value for cost increases. Although the project is based on a contactless smart card, it is expected that a dual interface card (one that functions in contact and contactless modes) will emerge as the final choice. The key objectives which will measure success are: Increased ridership and customer convenience; increased agency revenues; and reduced operating costs, or delivery of added value for cost increases. The FY 2001 ITS Integration Program earmark for the Greater Seattle Metropolitan Area provided an additional $1,984,036 to project funding. The "Estimated Project Cost" figures depicted below on the ITS line include FY 2001 funding, and additional local match funding is reflected in the "Total Estimate Costs." The project completion date reflects schedule adjustments required to accommodate added FY 2001 funding. |
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| Project Location: | Greater Seattle Metropolitan Area | |
| Project Partner(s): | FTA, WSDOT, Community Transit, Everett Transit, King County Metro, Pierce Transit, Sound Transit, Washington State Ferries, Kitsap Transit | |
| Project Start Date: | September 2000 | |
| Project End Date: | January 2006 | |
| Estimated Total ITS Funds: | $4,421,941 | |
| Estimated Total Project Cost: | $25,586,279 |
| Project Contacts: | ||
Ken Feldman |
FTA Region 10 |
(206) 220-7521 |
Ext. |
Candace Carlson |
King County Metro |
(206) 684-1562 |
Ext. |