TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager/Chief Executive Officer
SUBJECT: Clipper C2 Update
BRIEFING ITEM
AGENDA PLANNING REQUEST: ?
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider receiving an update on the Next Generation Clipper (C2) Program implementation.
Staff Contact:
Ahsan Baig, Chief Information Officer
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - Convenient and Reliable Service
Initiative - Infrastructure Modernization
The Next Generation Clipper program will modernize the Clipper payment system to allow riders to manage their Clipper accounts online, get immediate access to added value on their Clipper accounts, allow for several payment options like contactless payments and mobile flash passes, and give riders the ability to replace the physical Clipper Card with a phone-based mobile application.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact in receiving this report.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
This staff report provides an update on the project schedule, testing and implementation of the Next Generation Clipper System Project (Next Gen C2). The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), in conjunction with regional Transit Operators including AC Transit, have been engaged with Cubic Transportation Systems Inc. to move the project forward.
During the past 6 months, staff has completed the following required activities in support of the Next Gen C2 project.
* On-board validator (OBV) installation and integration testing with Clever Devices system
* Reviewed and approved Next Gen C2 Operator Business Rules
* Updated all Clipper stand-alone validators (SAV) on BRT platforms
* Witnessed Next Gen C2 System Demonstration of Business and Fare Rules
* Regularly participated in various project and policy related meetings including monthly project status meetings, Clipper 2 Change Control Board, C2 Executive Board and Clipper Staff Liaison Committee meetings.
Clipper 2 Schedule, System Implementation and Deployment Dates...
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