+ There are hundreds of public transit providers in California with no consistent approach to collect fares, verify + eligibility for fare discounts, or provide up-to-date vehicle arrival information to riders. This lack of uniformity + creates barriers for new riders, complicates travel across different systems, and can be expensive for agencies to manage. +
++ Created and managed by Caltrans, the California Integrated Travel Project (Cal-ITP) is a statewide initiative to unify + transit in California with a common fare payment system, real-time data standard, and seamless verification of + reduced-fare eligibility. +
+ We are working to create a true marketplace ++ We want to ensure transit agencies have access to innovative and affordable technologies to enable a better experience for + riders. While we’ve primarily worked with California agencies, we have products for agencies all across the country. Reach + out or view our MSAs to learn more. +
+ Contact us ++ Cal-ITP has ambitious goals. If you are a vendor with solutions that can help with the following, please review the + FAQs below and get in touch for more details on how to get involved. +
++ From helping riders plan their trips based on accurate data to making it simpler to pay using contactless payments, + Cal-ITP is dedicated to improving the rider experience. +
+From bike to bus to rail, Cal-ITP wants to make trip planning simple and seamless across modes.
++ Cal-ITP is developing a true marketplace for products and services that help operators focus their energy on providing + better service to riders (and not managing complicated procurements). +
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