INIT launches Portland-Vancouver virtual ticketing app

The app is the result of a collaboration between INIT, TriMet, and moovel and uses Google Pay to complete transactions.

INIT adds open payments system to Portland-Vancouver fare system

The plan offers riders greater social equity, and provides more cost-effective transport options for travel throughout the Portland-Vancouver Metropolitan Area.

INIT modernizes Portland-Vancouver area electronic fare payment system

Hop Fastpass is a fully integrated open payments e-fare system that can accept regular contactless fare media (Hop cards) and will accept contactless credit or debit card payments.

Transit agencies celebrate 12th annual National Dump the Pump Day

Sponsored by APTA, this national public awareness day encourages people to "Dump the Pump" by parking their car and riding a bus or train instead.

C-TRAN names two finalists in executive director/CEO search

Current executive director/CEO Jeff Hamm will retire at the end of June after more than 10 years leading C-TRAN.

C-Tran BRT project gets $38.5M federal boost

The Vine system will use 10 new, 60-foot buses, which will nearly double the passenger capacity of current bus routes. In addition, the buses will be served by new stations designed to make boarding quicker and easier, especially for the elderly and those with disabilities.

Apollo Video, C-Tran paves the way for higher quality onboard transit video

Apollo Video Technology has worked with several agencies through their IP implementations, refining a solution that maximizes all of the benefits of IP technology, and learning a few lessons along the way. C-Train is one agency who recently put this technology to the test.

INIT equips C-TRAN fleet with e-fare system

The account-based fare management system will allow passengers the convenience of simply tapping their smart cards, smartphones or contactless credit card to pay for fares within the region.

Wash. agency provides hands-on rider training

C-Tran has offered travel training in some form for years, but the agency recently hired Veronica Marti in 2013 to coordinate the program full-time. Marti often meets with riders as an introduction, and then accompanies them on one or more trips, offering guidance along the way.

Ga. county wins long fight for transit