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37-530: The physical TAP card is a blue, or orange for reduced fare, credit-card-sized contactless stored value smart card which can hold a transit Pass or cash balance. The electronic card can be acquired either through the TAP mobile app or through Apple Wallet. The TAP card must be tapped on electronic readers to validate it when entering and transferring within the system. TAP readers are integrated in bus fare boxes, bus validators and standalone readers are located just outside

74-517: A nonprofit , car-free streets initiative in Los Angeles, California . The organization temporarily closes streets to motor vehicles to make them accessible to vendors and the public. It occurs several times a year on new and repeating routes. The event is completely free to the public. “Based on the Ciclovía model from Bogotá, Colombia , it’s when organizers, city and county officials close

111-1014: A 5-10 mile stretch of city streets. Some of the most commonly used locations used are Downtown Los Angeles, Koreatown, South Los Angeles, Culver City , Thai Town , Hollywood, West Hollywood , and Wilmington, while previous locations also include Pasadena , Glendale, and the Southeast Cities. The longest event to date was the April 2013 CicLAvia—To the Sea, which ran 15 miles from Downtown Los Angeles to Venice Beach . The popularity of CicLAvia has also led to other open streets events in Los Angeles County. A San Gabriel Valley -focused event called 626 Golden Streets (renamed to Active Streets in 2024) launched in 2017 and has held seven events since it began. The City of Long Beach has held an open streets event called Beach Streets since 2015, with

148-701: A debit card). TAP cards expire approximately 3–10 years from purchase. Currently most operators sell passes on the TAP web site, with Metro replacing their own monthly, weekly, and day passes with a fare capping system. Stored value (cash purse) can be added onto the TAP card at rail ticket vending machines, retail locations, and online. Non-Metro agencies may sell transfers on TAP cards, which can be read by Metro TAP readers. For non-Metro operators, TAP cards are sold at their administrative offices, TAP website, or customer service centers. There are some agencies in Southern California which do not (yet) accept

185-406: A decade of open streets in which people could bike, skate, run, walk, skateboard, and spectate. In the event's 10-year history, there have been 35 CicLAvias, more than 1.8 million participants (averaging 53,000 participants at each event), and nearly 226 miles of open streets in L.A. County. Over 50 subsequent CicLAvia events have taken place in communities across Los Angeles County, usually covering

222-399: A discretionary basis when a high volume of passengers is expected. For example, transit users leaving a stadium after a major concert or sporting event will likely have to buy a ticket from an attendant (or show proof of payment) to gain access to the station serving the stadium. Direct fare collection methods may also be used at major hubs in systems that otherwise use POP. An example of this

259-571: A larger funding package for car-free streets. Other organizations work with CicLAvia for specific events, like the LA Phil and UCLA . The goal of the nonprofit is to encourage public health, mass transit and vibrant use of public space through car-free street events. In addition to fostering bicycling and walking, LA Metro staff report that CicLAvia events coincide with a 10% or greater increase in rail ridership and system-wide increases in sales of day passes. RAND Corporation researchers evaluated

296-426: A more open feel for passengers. On buses, proof-of-payment saves drivers the time needed to collect fares, and makes it possible for all doors to be used for boarding. Validated tickets can double as transfers between lines. Collecting fares outside a bus "offers the greatest potential for reducing dwell time ." Disadvantages include higher rates of fare evasion, reduced security on station platforms when no barrier

333-514: A one-way, round trip, 7 day, weekend and monthly passes issued for trips to or from a Los Angeles County destination, allowing passengers to transfer to connecting services. Passengers boarding buses show their ticket to the driver, passengers entering a rail station with gates scan a QR code on the ticket or mobile app to unlatch the turnstile. While the Orange County Transportation Authority does not use TAP,

370-554: A stretch of city streets to all motorized vehicles and open up the roadway for people to bike, skate, run, stroll, ride a scooter and just enjoy the neighborhood, close up. Nothing electric is allowed except for the following: E-bikes with pedal-assist—but other e-bikes must have the throttle powered off—and motorized wheelchairs.” Upwards of 100,000 people attend individual CicLAvia events, and it’s estimated that, cumulatively, more than 1.6 million people have attended them since 2010. The first CicLAvia event, on October 10, 2010 opened

407-523: A stretch of streets from East Hollywood through downtown Los Angeles into Boyle Heights. Over 100,000 people turned out, exceeding organizers’ expectations. The event itself was inspired by Ciclovia , a similar, annual open streets event taking place in Bogota, Colombia since 1974. CicLAvia celebrated 10 years of Los Angeles events on October 10, 2021. The route included Downtown Los Angeles and surrounding neighborhoods. The birthday event celebrated over

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444-702: A two-month test program limited to the first 2,000 customers. TAP was rolled out to the general public in February 2008 as a free upgrade for monthly pass customers, and on February 11, 2008, to replace the stored value Metrocards for Culver CityBus riders. Santa Monica Big Blue Bus opted out of the Universal Fare System program entirely and in 2006 converted their existing regional Metrocards to operate only within their system. Other agencies, such as Foothill Transit and Norwalk Transit, transitioned from Metrocard to TAP in 2009. On March 15, 2009, TAP's scope

481-547: A valid TAP card. To make the fare gate system possible, other agencies use TAP-compatible fare media in 2018. Effective July 15, 2018, paper-issued interagency transfers as well as temporary TAP cards used to transfer to Metro Rail have been discontinued. Passengers must use a TAP card with Stored Value to board the first bus or the Metro Rail/Orange/Silver Line, then use the TAP card to transfer to another bus or Metro Rail/Orange/Silver Line to complete

518-408: Is an honor -based fare collection system used on many public transportation systems. Instead of checking each passenger as they enter a fare control zone, passengers are required to carry a paper ticket , transit pass, transit smartcard — or open payment methods such as contactless credit or debit cards (if applicable) — after swiping or tapping on smart card readers, to prove that they have paid

555-402: Is available on Apple Wallet and Android devices. Later in 2024 TAP will have all-door boarding on buses to enable faster and more convenient trips. TAP is accepted by 28 transit agencies based in Los Angeles County only, as of December 2023: Metrolink does not use TAP for fare collection and has no plans to do so. Instead, tickets include an EZ Transit Pass QR code and are only enabled on

592-432: Is common even on systems with very high passenger volume. Proof-of-payment is usually applied on one-person operated rail and road vehicles as well as on automatically operated rail lines. The honor system can be complemented with a more direct collection approach where this would be feasible—a transit authority using POP will usually post fare inspectors, sometimes armed as a police force, to man entrances to stations on

629-520: Is designed to reduce the number of transactions at Customer Service Centers. The physical card costs $ 2 and is only available with a fare media product (such as a day pass or stored value). The electronic version is free to use but requires purchasing stored value when adding it to a user's mobile wallet, after which, it can be enrolled in any applicable discount programs through the online TAP website. Cards can also be purchased on Metro buses (since 15 September 2014) for $ 2 plus stored value (which works like

666-512: Is designed to work seamlessly across multiple transit agencies and includes updated equipment like new validators for rail gates and buses. The TAP Plus system aims to improve user experience by simplifying access to transit services and offering flexible payment options. It includes a robust customer feedback mechanism, with user experience testing set to begin in the Summer of 2024. The implementation of open payment options and account-based systems

703-844: Is popular in Germany, where it was widely introduced during the labor shortages resulting from the Economic Miracle of the 1960s. It has also been adopted in Eastern Europe and Canada and has made some inroads in newer systems in the United States. The first use of the term "POP" or "Proof of Payment" on a rail line in North America is believed to have been in Edmonton in 1980. Since then, many new light rail , streetcar , and bus rapid transit systems have adopted

740-401: Is scheduled to be completed by 2026, aligning with the readiness timeline for the 2028 Olympics. Key Features: interoperability with multiple transit operators and fare products Support for open payment systems Enhanced equipment and infrastructure Focus on user experience and feedback-driven improvements Proof-of-payment Proof-of-payment (POP) or proof-of-fare (POF)

777-498: Is the Tower City station on Cleveland 's RTA Rapid Transit Red Line , which uses faregates . Travel without a valid ticket is not usually a criminal offense, but a penalty fare or a fine can be charged. Advantages of proof-of-payment include lower labor costs for fare collection, simpler station design, easier access for mobility-impaired passengers, easier access for those carrying packages or in case of an emergency, and

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814-435: Is used, increased potential of racial profiling and other unequal enforcement as "likely fare evaders" are targeted, and regularly exposing passengers to unpleasant confrontational situations when a rider without the proper proof is detained and removed from the vehicle. Visitors unfamiliar with a system's validation requirements who innocently misunderstand the rules are especially likely to get into trouble. Proof-of-payment

851-578: The Los Angeles Marathon , and the naming of Obama Boulevard . Other designs feature partnerships with schools such as UCLA and USC , sports teams including the Los Angeles Kings and Los Angeles Lakers , along with yearly, commemorative cards for Valentine's Day , LGBT Pride Month , Latino Heritage Month , Memorial Day , and Veterans Day . Useable on Metro Bus , Metro Rail , Metro Bike Share and Micro. Digital version

888-735: The TAP card. Transit agencies have been allowed to transition onto TAP at their own pace, and it is not a requirement for receiving Metro funding or participation in interagency transfer agreements. Prior to introduction of the TAP card, a magnetic stripe card called the Metrocard (not to be confused with the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority 's card ) was introduced in 1993 on Culver CityBus, with later expansion to Foothill Transit, Montebello Bus Lines, Norwalk Transit, and Santa Monica Big Blue Bus. The fare card only offered stored value, and

925-651: The agency will honor TAP cards when passengers board lines that directly serve Metrolink Stations (routes 1, 21, 24, 26, 29, 38, 43, 47/A, 50, 53, 54, 56, 57, 59, 70, 71, 83, 85, 86, 90, 91, 143, 123, 453, 472, 473, 480, 543, 553, 560, 862) and at bus stops where OCTA buses directly connect with. TAP Plus is an upgraded version of the Transit Access Pass (TAP) system, offering enhanced features and integration capabilities. It supports open payments and account-based transactions, allowing users to manage various fare products such as GoPass, LIFE, and others. The system

962-617: The most recent event taking place in 2023. And from 2016-2019, the City of Santa Monica held an annual open streets event called COAST. Past and future CicLAvia routes: Local businesses often get involved with the event, offering deals and specials along the route to take advantage of the increase in activity. At “hubs” throughout each route, there are typically food trucks, climbing walls, arts and crafts, and other games. Los Angeles Metro provides funding to CicLAvia to support event planning, coordination, promotion, and other costs as part of

999-494: The paid area of Metro Rail stations. Because Metro Rail has a mix of barrier free and faregated areas, it operates on a proof-of-payment system: as such, Metro's fare inspectors randomly check using a wireless handheld unit to make sure TAP users have validated their card. The cards may be "recharged" in person from ticket vending machines in Metro Rail stations, TAP Vendors, at Metro Customer Service Centers or online. The card

1036-460: The period beginning on the first tap after the pass is purchased. Effective September 2012, all Metro Rail fares are sold on TAP, and paper tickets are no longer sold, with the exception of municipal transfers, which have since also been moved to TAP. All EZ transit passes have been converted to TAP. The fee for obtaining a TAP card is $ 2. Between June 19, 2013 and June 18, 2014 the fare gates at 40 Metro stations were "latched" so they open only with

1073-411: The physical activity at a CicLAvia event, reporting that 45% of participants would have otherwise been sedentary, and recommending CicLAvia increase event frequency. A UCLA study found a reduction in local crime by 40%, as well as additional benefits for local businesses along the route, which see sales increase anywhere from 10% to 57% on event days. A separate study measured the air quality impacts of

1110-479: The procedure, mainly to speed up boarding by avoiding the hassles of crowding at doors to pay fares at a farebox beside the driver as is common practice on traditional buses . TriMet in Portland, Oregon was the first large transit agency to adopt proof of payment on its bus system, from September 1982 to April 1984. It was discontinued after finding that fare evasion and vandalism increased and little productivity

1147-491: The ticket. The ticket is then valid for some period of time after the stamped time. This method is implemented when the transit authority believes it will lose less money to the resultant fare evasion than it would cost to install and maintain a more direct collection method. It may be used in systems whose passenger volume and density are not very high most of the time—as passenger volumes increase, more-direct collection methods become more profitable. However, in some countries it

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1184-574: The time period. The default, standard fare TAP card design features a dark blue background with red and yellow circles and the TAP logo, introduced in 2015. The reduced fare design features an orange background and shaded palm tree. Prior to this, the designs featured simple light blue and orange backgrounds with the words "Smart. Simple. Secure" printed at the top. Since 2012, Metro, LADOT, and other agencies have also released various limited-edition TAP card designs. Past designs have featured CicLAvia , Metro Bike Share , Union Station 's 75th anniversary,

1221-401: The trip. On Metro buses and rail lines, transfers are free for up to two hours. Effective July 1st, 2023, Metro introduced Fare Capping, eliminating their monthly, weekly, and day passes. The regular fare cap is currently set at a maximum of $ 5 a day, or $ 18 a week, with lower caps for riders with discounted fares. After reaching these caps, riders are not charged for travel for the remainder of

1258-458: The valid fare. Fares are enforced via random spot-checks by inspectors such as conductors or enforcement officers, to ensure that passengers have paid their fares and are not committing fare evasion . On many systems, a passenger can purchase a single-use ticket or multi-use pass at any time in advance, but must insert the ticket or pass into a validation machine immediately before use. Validation machines in stations or on board vehicles time stamp

1295-401: Was added through drivers waiting for fares to be paid. San Francisco's MUNI system became the first North American system-wide adopter of the proof-of-payment system on July 1, 2012 across its buses, light rail and heritage streetcars, with the exception of cable cars , allowing boarding on all the available doors. CicLAvia CicLAvia ( / ˌ s iː k l ə ˈ v iː ə / ) is

1332-400: Was compatible with GFI Genfare fareboxes used by these systems. The program was dubbed the Universal Fare System, or UFS, for future implementation throughout Los Angeles County. Later innovations expanded the magnetic stripe technology for monthly and day passes. TAP was initially tested by UCLA students, select businesses (A-TAP and B-TAP program) and Metro staff. In October 2007, TAP had

1369-545: Was expanded to Metro 24-hour passes, which are now no longer sold and have been replaced with fare capping (although paper 24-hour passes were still able to be purchased at ticket vending machines until 2012). TAP cards were issued for seniors and the disabled beginning January 2009, and all senior and disabled riders were required to obtain TAP cards by December 2010. In August 2011, all Metro multi-day passes were converted to TAP cards. The existing monthly and weekly passes were converted into 30 and 7 day passes, respectively, with

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