Development of an integrated regional payment infrastructure for the Washington, D.C. area will be a complex undertaking. Nevertheless the benefits of creating a seamless transportation system, the initial success of Smart Tag and SmarTrip and the burgeoning role of electronic payment technologies in both the transportation arena and many other settings, make this the right time to build on what has already been accomplished. Similar smart card-based systems are being established in major metropolitan areas around the world; several are in place already, while others are under development or in the testing phase. The transit, toll and parking agencies in this region can take advantage of the lessons learned from these programs and the continued refinement of the technologies. A state of the art system can both attract new customers and improve the transportation experience of current customers. The agencies should: Continue the current SmarTrip expansion and SmartAccess efforts; Establish a regional consortium now; Develop a common vision and implementation strategy, define the interagency interoperability mechanisms and include smart card provisions in all appropriate fare collection procurements; Ensure electronic payment systems are incorporated into Dulles Corridor Rapid Transit in a way that is integrated with the overall regional effort.
Development of an integrated regional payment infrastructure for the Washington, D.C. area will be a complex undertaking. Nevertheless the benefits of...
United States. Department of Transportation. Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office
2021-01-01
Abstract:
A Mobility Marketplace is a digital platform that integrates multimodal supply for personal mobility and goods delivery services into a trusted venue ...
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