anchor Description
This project provides for the purchase and replacement of fare collection equipment including vaults, bins, fareboxes, and validators for buses in the Ride On fleet. Farebox replacements under this project are in addition to those acquired and installed through bus fleet replacement and bus fleet expansion and are in accordance with the Federal Transportation Administration's guidelines.
anchorCost Change
Funding for this project is no longer required due to the elimination of fare payments on Ride On buses.
anchor Justification
MCDOT Ride On, Ride On Extra, and Ride On Flex buses have fareboxes that are old and at end of life and need to be replaced. New depot fare collection equipment (e.g. vaults, bins) will also need to be ordered. The new fareboxes will allow customers to pay fares as they do today. Fareboxes need to be replaced in fiscal years 2025 through 2027 based upon the planned replacement schedule.
anchorCoordination
Department of General Services, Maryland Transit Administration, Ride On Bus Fleet (P500821), Great Seneca Science Corridor Transit Improvements (P502202)