Intelligent Infrastructure - Electronic Payment & Pricing - Transit Fare Payment http://www.itsoverview.its.dot.gov/Options.asp?System=EPS&SubSystem=TFP&Tech=Transit ITS Costs >> Capital costs to implement ITS fare collection systems for bus rapid transit (BRT) ranged from $2 million to $6 million.09/06/2012 01:47:53 PMhttp://www.itscosts.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/SummID/SC2012-00264?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Fare collection systems that use electronic tickets or passes can reduce passenger boarding times by 13 percent compared to driver operated systems that require exact change.08/24/2012 04:34:12 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2012-00786?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Costs >> Deployment of an Advanced Public Transit System (APTS) for a mid-size transit system costs $150,000.07/29/2011 09:20:15 AMhttp://www.itscosts.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/SC2011-00216?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Data archive warehousing pays for itself in less than 1.4 years and scheduling software saves almost four weeks per year for operations planners.07/26/2011 04:59:52 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2011-00713?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Joint deployment of scheduling software and Automatic Vehicle Location/Mobile Data Terminals (AVL/MDT) increased ridership and quality of service for two rural transit providers.06/30/2011 03:30:59 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2011-00703?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Implementation of ITS with AVL, real-time passenger information, and electronic fare media in a mid-sized transit system resulted in a minimum 3.9:1 benefit/cost ratio.06/30/2011 01:27:51 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2011-00701?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Proof-of-payment systems that use ticket vending/validating machines can reduce boarding times by up to 38 percent.11/25/2008 04:57:01 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00554?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Costs >> A modeling study evaluated the potential deployment of full ITS capabilities in Cincinnati. The annualized life-cycle cost was estimated at $98.2 million.09/17/2008 03:34:03 PMhttp://www.itscosts.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/SC2008-00164?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Costs >> The cost to implement the ICTransit Card system was estimated at $635,700. 09/16/2008 02:01:01 PMhttp://www.itscosts.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/SC2008-00154?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Costs >> The cost of the capital infrastructure of the Cape Cod Advanced Public Transit System—which included radio tower upgrades, local area network upgrades, AVL/MDT units (total of 100), and software upgrades—was $634,582.09/04/2008 11:00:15 AMhttp://www.itscosts.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/SC2008-00150?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Costs >> The projected operating costs for a regional smartcard financial clearing center totaled less than $4 million per year.07/31/2008 02:13:06 PMhttp://www.itscosts.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/SC2008-00132?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Costs >> Driver assist and automation systems can substantially increase the cost of a new bus.07/28/2008 03:57:40 PMhttp://www.itscosts.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/SC2008-00148?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Costs >> TMC central hardware costs can exceed $200,000 if regional communications and system integration are required.07/08/2008 11:51:44 AMhttp://www.itscosts.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/SC2008-00162?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Costs >> The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority installed two fare vending machines—one full service and one cashless—at each of the Logan Airport terminal stops at a total deployment cost of $1.26 million.04/28/2008 11:21:54 AMhttp://www.itscosts.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/SC2008-00171?OpenDocument&Query=HomeNew Lessons Database Entry >> Consider a "consensus" organizational model to help assure support and participation of partners in a regional fare card project.10/11/2006 04:01:15 PMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&55FF89C05DDB05C1852571480005C5B8New Lessons Database Entry >> Find innovative funding resources to help finance management and operations (M&O) strategies and ITS.10/11/2006 12:13:40 PMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&ADD62E2288FBD36D8525707E0061C4CCNew Lessons Database Entry >> Consider a consensus organizational model to help assure support and participation of partners in a regional fare card project.07/12/2006 03:45:05 PMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&55FF89C05DDB05C1852571480005C5B8%5ELOTMCosts Double as Translink System Idles06/28/2006 04:00:07 PMhttp://www.contracostatimes.com/mld/cctimes/news/14697476.htm