TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager
SUBJECT: Next Generation Clipper (C2) Program
BRIEFING ITEM
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider receiving a briefing on the Next Generation Clipper (C2) Program.
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - Convenient and Reliable Service
Initiative - Infrastructure Modernization
The Next Generation Clipper program will enable AC Transit riders to conveniently pay fares utilizing a mobile app. Additionally, the existing fare collection infrastructure supporting the Clipper program, both on the platform and inside the bus, will be modernized and upgraded to a scalable, secure and faster platform.
The current COVID-19 pandemic crisis hasn't severely impacted the overall Clipper 2 project schedule, as it is currently in the design review phase. Most of the project work has been done remotely, and involves design document reviews, online meetings, project plan reviews, and testing plans.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
This report is for informational purposes only; therefore, there is no budgetary or fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
This Staff Report provides an update on key developments associated with the implementation of the Next Generation Clipper System Project (C2). The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) in conjunction with the regional Transit Operators, including AC Transit, has been engaged with Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc. in moving the overall project forward.
MTC and Cubic held a technical meeting on-site at AC Transit to familiarize District staff with the next-generation equipment and to discuss integration options with existing on-board vehicle solutions. The District has been in discussions with MTC and Cubic about the integration of the C2 system with the District's Computer Aided Dispatch/Automatic Vehicle Location System. AC Transit staff has engaged our CAD/AVL vendor, Clever Devices, to start discussing the best design and on-board integration...
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