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TTF Smartcard Ticketing on Public Transport 2010
Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) Position Paper Smartcard ticketing on public transport July 2010 Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) is a national, Member‐funded CEO forum, advocating the public policy interests of the 200 most prestigious corporations and institutions in the Australian tourism, transport, aviation & investment sectors. CONTENTS OVERVIEW 2 SMARTCARD TECHNOLOGY 3 ADVANTAGES OF SMARTCARD TICKETING 3 CHALLENGES FOR IMPLEMENTATION 6 SMARTCARD TICKETING IN AUSTRALIA 8 SMARTCARD TICKETING INTERNATIONALLY 10 INNOVATION IN SMARTCARD TECHNOLOGY 12 LOOKING AHEAD 14 CONCLUDING REMARKS 14 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: CAROLINE WILKIE NATIONAL MANAGER, AVIATION & TRANSPORT TOURISM & TRANSPORT FORUM (TTF) P | 02 9240 2000 E | [email protected] www.ttf.org.au In short: 1. Smartcard ticketing provides convenience for commuters and efficiency gains for transport service providers. 2. Smartcard systems have been introduced in Australian cities with varying degrees of success. 3. International experience suggests that successful implementation may take many years, and difficulties are commonplace. 4. Overall, the benefits of smartcard ticketing overwhelmingly outweigh the costs and challenges that may arise in implementation. Overview Smartcard technology is being implemented around the world as a substitute for cash transactions in various capacities. When applied to public transport fare collection, smartcards eliminate the need for commuters to queue for tickets and reduce the burden on transport providers to process fare transactions. In recent years, benefits such as decreased travel times and general convenience to commuters have driven a shift towards smartcard ticketing systems on public transport systems in Australia and around the world. As well as providing more efficient transport services to commuters, smartcard ticketing systems enable service providers and transit authorities to collect comprehensive data on the travel behaviour of commuters. -
Transport Index UPDATED 12/9/11
Transport Index UPDATED 12/9/11 [ Subject Index Page 1 [ Authors’ Index Page 23 [ Report Links Page 30 [ Media Links Page 60 [ Selected Cartoons Page 94 Numbers refer to Newsletter numbers. See www.goingsolar.com.au/transport To Search: Ctrl + F (Try searching under different subject words) ¾ for Cats and Dogs – 199 Subject Index ¾ News – 192, 195, 202, 205, 206,210 ¾ Trash Landing – 82 ¾ Tarmac Delays in the US – 142 A Airport AA (Automobile Association in Britain) – 56 ¾ Best – 108 ABC-TV – 45, 49 ¾ Bus – 28, 77 Abu Dhabi – 53, 137, 145 ¾ Emissions – 113, 188 Accessible Transport – 53 ¾ London – 120, 188 ACT (Australian Capital Territory) – 67, 69, 73, ¾ Melbourne 125 Rail Link to– 157, 198, 199 Active Cycle Path to – 206 ¾ Communities – 94 ¾ Rage – 79 ¾ Lifestyles & Urban Planning – 119 ¾ Security Screenings – 178 ¾ Transport – 141, 145, 149, 168, 169 ¾ Sydney – 206 ¾ Travel & Adult Obesity – 145, 146, 147 Alberta Clipper – 119 Adelaide – 65, 66, 126 Algae (as a biofuel) – 98, 127, 129, 201, 205, 207 ¾ Carshare – 75 Alice Springs ¾ Rail Freight Study – 162 ¾ A Fuel Price like, – 199 ¾ Reduced cars – 174 ¾ to Darwin Railway – 170 Adult Obesity – 145, 146, 147 ¾ suburban development – 163 Afghanistan (car pollution) – 108 All Western Roads Lead to Cars – 203 Agave tequilana – 112 Allergies – 66 Agriculture (and Oil) – 116 Almost Car-Free Suburb – 192 Air Alps Bus Link Service (in Victoria) – 79 ¾ Bags – 89, 91, 93 Altona By-Election – 145 ¾ Car – 51, 143 Alzheimer’s Disease – 93 ¾ Conditioning in cars – 90 American ¾ Crash Investigation -
Public Transport Partnerships
PUBLIC TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIPS An Overview of Passenger Rail Franchising in Victoria March 2005 Department of Infrastructure PUBLIC TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIPS An Overview of Passenger Rail Franchising in Victoria March 2005 Public Transport Division Department of Infrastructure © State of Victoria 2005 Published by Public Transport Division Department of Infrastructure 80 Collins Street, Melbourne March 2005 www.doi.vic.gov.au This publication is copyright. No part may be reproduced by any process except in accordance with the provisions of the Copyright Act 1968. Authorised by the Victorian Government, 80 Collins Street, Melbourne. Minister’s Foreword In February 2004, after the failure of the original privatisation framework, the Victorian Government entered into new franchise agreements with Melbourne’s public transport companies, Yarra Trams and Connex. These partnership agreements find the balance between government support for public transport in Melbourne and the operational expertise provided by experienced private rail operators. Almost one year on, the new arrangements are running smoothly, providing stability across the public transport system and giving a solid foundation for a range of improvements in service delivery. Some of the other benefits to passengers that stem from these agreements include: • Additional front-line customer service staff; • Increased security patrols; • Improved driver training programs; • All night New Year’s Eve services; • Additional rolling stock; and • Improved standards for the upkeep of transport facilities. The key themes of this summary report include the background to the failure of the original contracts, the renegotiations, the nature of the new partnership agreements and the challenges of the refranchising process. You can obtain the latest information about Melbourne’s public transport by visiting www.doi.vic.gov.au/transport I commend this report to you. -
Victoria Government Gazette No
Victoria Government Gazette No. S 190 Tuesday 1 August 2006 By Authority. Victorian Government Printer Transport Act 1983 CONDITIONS UNDER SECTION 220D I, Jim Betts, Director of Public Transport, pursuant to Section 220D of the Transport Act 1983, hereby determine and publish in the Government Gazette the conditions contained in the Victorian Fares and Ticketing Manual 2006 (effective 1 August 2006) to which entitlements to use the public transport services specified in that manual are to be subject (the August 2006 conditions). The August 2006 conditions take effect from and including 1 August 2006 and replace the conditions contained in the Victorian Fares and Ticketing Manual 2006 published in the Victoria Government Gazette No. S 1 Tuesday 3 January 2006 which are revoked on the August 2006 conditions taking effect. Dated 1 August 2006 JIM BETTS Director of Public Transport SPECIAL 2 S 190 1 August 2006 Victoria Government Gazette VICTORIAN FARES AND TICKETING MANUAL 2006 (effective 1 August 2006) CHAPTER 1 Introduction Over the last four years, there have been significant improvements to public transport ticketing in Victoria. More than two million $2.50 Sunday Saver tickets have been sold since the product was introduced in April 2005, with the ticket contributing to patronage growth on Sundays of more than 20 per cent. On 22 April 2006, integration between V/Line and Metcard commenced, with most V/Line tickets now valid for travel on selected metropolitan and regional bus services – significantly reducing fares for many customers. The provision of concession fares for Seniors at all times on V/Line completes a four year program to standardise concessions, fixing the previous situation where certain customers were eligible for concessions on Metcard services, but not on V/Line. -
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CORRECTED VERSION SELECT COMMITTEE ON TRAIN SERVICES Inquiry into the factors leading to and causes of failures in the provision of metropolitan and V/Line train services Melbourne — 6 October 2009 Members Mr B. Atkinson Mr S. Leane Mr G. Barber Mr E. O’Donohue Mr D. Drum Mr M. Viney Ms J. Huppert Chair: Mr B. Atkinson Deputy Chair: Mr S. Leane Staff Executive Officer: Mr R. Willis Research Assistant: Mr A. Walsh Witness Mr B. Carolan, chief executive officer, Metlink Victoria Pty Ltd. 6 October 2009 Select Committee on Train Services 15 The CHAIR — The committee welcomes Mr Carolan to the hearing this morning. As you are aware, the committee is inquiring into factors leading to and causes of failures in the provision of metropolitan and V/Line train services. The evidence taken in this hearing is protected by parliamentary privilege under the Victorian Constitution Act 1975 and also some extended privilege under the Legislative Council’s standing orders. However, evidence repeated outside this inquiry might not necessarily carry that same privilege, so you need to be aware of that. All evidence is being recorded by Hansard reporters and a transcript will be made available to you within a few days for you correct any minor errors, but clearly not for substantive matters. At the outset I invite you to make some introductory remarks. We have your submission and we thank you for that. Thereafter we will proceed to some questions. Overheads shown. Mr CAROLAN — Thank you, and good morning to all members of the committee. I will make some introductory remarks, which basically just work through the handout you have with you. -
PTO Annual Report 2018
1 PTO SCHEME MEMBERS ABOUT US CONTENTS The membership of the PTO is changing to reflect changes in the public The Public Transport Ombudsman was YEAR AT A GLANCE 4 established in 2004 to receive, investigate transport landscape. CHAIR’S REPORT 6 and resolve complaints about public In 2018 Melbourne Metro Rail Authority changed its name to Rail Projects transport in Victoria. OMBUDSMAN’S REPORT 8 Victoria. Rail Projects Victoria is a state government body responsible for We are independent and provide a service PTO BOARD 10 delivery of the Melbourne Metro Tunnel project, Regional Rail Revival, the that is free, quick and fair. SERVICE DELIVERY AND DISRUPTIONS 12 high speed rail link between Geelong and Melbourne and the future We also investigate systemic issues and VALUE PROPOSITION 14 Melbourne Airport Rail Link. work with members and government to improve public transport for all Victorians. WE’RE HERE TO LISTEN 16 SkyBus joined as a member of the PTO Scheme with effect from 1 July 2018. • How people contact us 17 • Approaches by location 18 • Consumer satisfaction survey results 19 O U R WE HAVE THE POWER TO ACT, INFLUENCE AND DRIVE CHANGE 20 BENCHMARKS • WEstjustice 21 We comply with the Commonwealth WE ARE HIGHLY SKILLED 22 Government’s Benchmarks for Industry-based • Consumer feedback 23 Customer Dispute Resolution (the Benchmarks) which promote best practice in industry dispute • Staff spotlight – Amanda 24 • BusVic resolution schemes. WE HELP PEOPLE REACH AGREEMENTS 26 • Level Crossing Removal Authority (LXRA) The six Benchmarks -
Victoria Government Gazette No
Victoria Government Gazette No. S 1 Tuesday 3 January 2006 By Authority. Victorian Government Printer Transport Act 1983 TICKET CONDITIONS The Director of Public Transport, pursuant to Section 221(1A) of the Transport Act 1983, hereby: (a)approves the ticket conditions contained in the Victorian Fares and Ticketing Manual 2006 (“the conditions”); and (b)publishes the Conditions of behalf of: (i)Connex Melbourne Pty Ltd (ACN 087 516 210); (ii)MetroLink Victoria Pty Ltd (ACN 085 719 053); (iii)V/Line Passenger Pty Ltd (ACN 087 425 269); and (iv)any bus company, as defined underTransport section Act 1983 , which2 of the operates services referred to in the Conditions. The ticket conditions in the Victorian Fares and Ticketing Manual 2006 take effect on 3 January 2006. Dated 3 January 2006 JIM BETTS Director of Public Transport SPECIAL 2 S 1 3 January 2006 Victoria Government Gazette VICTORIAN FARES AND TICKETING MANUAL 2006 Effective 3 January 2006 CHAPTER 1 Introduction Over the last four years, there have been significant improvements to Public Transport ticketing within Victoria. The further integration of concession arrangements, improved discounts for metropolitan customers purchasing tickets in bulk, substantial improvements in the reliability of Metcard vending machines, simplification of ticketing rules and the introduction of new tickets such as the Sunday Saver have all been major advances. In October 2005, the Department of Infrastructure released the first Victorian Fares and Ticketing Manual. This document included for the first time details of tickets from V/Line, Metcard and major regional bus companies within a single document. The Victorian Fares and Ticketing Manual is designed to ensure that identical ticketing information is available to staff and customers in a user friendly and transparent manner. -
Melbourne Campus Courtesy Bus Route
La Trobe University TravelSmart Map TravelSmart Projects at La Trobe University La Trobe Bundoora campus map With 55 per cent of all car TravelSmart has been La Trobe University to A partnership between the trips less than five kilometres, able to demonstrate that Macleod Station Walking Victorian Government, S I L there’s room to increase the engagement through and Cycling Link GREENSTONE V Banyule City Council, the E COURSE ENQUIRIES 1300 135 045 Graduate House W R BVD number of people choosing travel planning achieves CURTAIN (west) Research Ctr O DAL ENQUIRIES (03) 9479 1111 A shared path and lighting City of Darebin and La Trobe for Linguistic Typology OLDMEAD PL RISE E HENDRICKS NR5 WALK MWS SECURITY (03) 9479 2012 sustainable travel options sustained reduction in CT UNIVERSITY RECEPTION E8 has provided year round University, this project NR7 Graduate House SA (east) N SHERMAN such as walking, cycling and single-occupancy car travel. C T RISE pedestrian and cyclist received funding under the ST NR6 U A MWS BLUE STAR MOONSTONE Melbourne Campus public transport. By providing La Trobe VIEW R Chisholm College E9 access between La Trobe RD W Y TravelSmart projects involve Department of Transport’s MAIN E House FOREST Glenn College G6 O’CONNELL ST I better access, encouraging V Graduate House F1 GRANGE University and Macleod TravelSmart and Local Area DR state and local governments Seminar THIS IS AN ENLARGEMENT GARNER WYD Housing Company G12 changes in travel behaviour NR4 Hall NR1 La Trobe Apartments F1 T L Annexe 1 548 Ext COOLIDGE working in partnership with Station. -
Presentation1.Pdf 742.35 Kb
Select Committee on Train Services Jim Betts Secretary, Department of Transport Bernie Carolan CEO, Transport Ticketing Authority myki has not and will not affect the operation of train services in Victoria International experience suggests smartcard ticketing systems normally take five years or more to implement. Metcard will cost more to maintain into the future, and device components and technical support will become increasingly difficult to source. A myki card has an embedded microchip which can handle and store information. It also has an internal aerial. When the card is touched to a card reader, power flows through the aerial and information moves from the card to the reader and back again. The reader is linked to the 'back office' system for reconciliation of transaction and payments. Operational reasons for myki’s superiority over Metcard myki will provide an integrated ticketing system, eliminating the need for travellers to navigate three different ticketing systems. myki is a fully programmable ticketing system allowing discounts or incentives to be added to the fare structure relatively easily. The number of passengers on the metropolitan train network has more than doubled since Metcard was installed and without a new ticketing system, significant investment in additional Metcard equipment would have been required. myki is an open-architecture system. Open architecture is a common protocol allowing devices from different manufacturers to work together. Smartcard ticketing implementation timeframes City Card name Number of devices Delivery timeframe Victoria myki 20,000 5-6 years SE Queensland Go Card 8000 5 years Perth smartrider 4000 4 years London Oyster 16,000 6 years Hong Kong Octopus 3 years San Francisco Translink/Clipper 12-plus years Paris Navigo 10-plus years Holland OV-Chipkaart 7-plus years Los Angeles TAP 6000 5-plus years Houston Q-Card 5-plus years Minneapolis Go-to-card 5-plus years Ireland ITS 5-plus years Tender released in 1997. -
Transport Ticketing Authority Annual Report 2010-11
annual report 2010–11 Contents About the Transport Ticketing Authority .................................................................................................................2 Chairperson’s report ................................................................................................................................................4 Chief Executive Officer’s report ...............................................................................................................................5 Board of Directors ....................................................................................................................................................6 About myki ...............................................................................................................................................................7 About Metcard ..........................................................................................................................................................7 Report of operations ...............................................................................................................................................8 1. Key activities ..................................................................................................................................................8 2. Organisation .................................................................................................................................................10 3. Governance and compliance .......................................................................................................................13 -
Operational Effectiveness of the Myki Ticketing System
Operational Effectiveness the of myki Ticketing System Operational Effectiveness of the myki Ticketing System June 2015 June Victorian Auditor-General’s Report June 2015 2014–15:33 2014–15:33 Level 24 Telephone 61 3 8601 7000 35 Collins Street Facsimile 61 3 8601 7010 Melbourne Vic. 3000 www.audit.vic.gov.au 89331 Myki_Cover.pdf | Page 1 of 1 89331 Myki_Cover.pdf | Page 1 of 1 V I C T O R I A Victorian Auditor-General Operational Effectiveness of the myki Ticketing System Ordered to be published VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT PRINTER June 2015 PP No 40, Session 2014–15 Photo attributions Pages ix, 9, 12, 17, 25 courtesy of Public Transport Victoria Pages 1, 2 Victorian Auditor-General’s Office Page 22 TK Kurikawa / Shutterstock.com This report is printed on Monza Recycled paper. Monza Recycled is certified Carbon Neutral by The Carbon Reduction Institute (CRI) in accordance with the global Greenhouse Gas Protocol and ISO 14040 framework. The Lifecycle Analysis (LCA) for Monza Recycled is cradle to grave including Scopes 1, 2 and 3. It has FSC Mix Certification combined with 55% recycled content. ISBN 978 1 925226 24 9 The Hon Bruce Atkinson MLC The Hon Telmo Languiller MP President Speaker Legislative Council Legislative Assembly Parliament House Parliament House Melbourne Melbourne Dear Presiding Officers Under the provisions of section 16AB of the Audit Act 1994, I transmit my report on the audit Operational Effectiveness of the myki Ticketing System. The audit examined the operational effectiveness of the myki ticketing system. It assessed whether the arrangements in place for the system’s implementation and ongoing management are effective and whether the expected outcomes and benefits from the introduction of myki for users, operators and the state have been, or are on track to being, achieved. -
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PROOF VERSION ONLY SELECT COMMITTEE ON TRAIN SERVICES Inquiry into the factors leading to and causes of failures in the provision of metropolitan and V/Line train services Melbourne — 22 July 2010 Members Mr B. Atkinson Mr S. Leane Mr G. Barber Mr E. O’Donohue Mr D. Drum Mr M. Viney Ms J. Huppert Chair: Mr B. Atkinson Deputy Chair: Mr S. Leane Staff Executive Officer: Mr R. Willis Research Officer: Mr A. Walsh Witnesses Mr J. Betts, secretary, Department of Transport, and Mr B. Carolan, chief executive officer, Transport Ticketing Authority. Necessary corrections to be notified to executive officer of committee 22 July 2010 Select Committee on Train Services 1 The CHAIR — I formally declare open this public hearing of the Legislative Council Select Committee on Train Services. Today’s hearing is in relation to the committee’s amended terms of reference, namely: To inquire into the factors leading to and causes of failures in the provision of metropolitan and V/Line train services, including the impact on those services as a result of the purchase, operation and implementation and oversight by government of the ‘myki’ ticketing system in Victoria, including an examination of performance, costs and integration of the ‘myki’ ticketing system. On this occasion I welcome Mr Jim Betts, Secretary of the Department of Transport, and Mr Bernie Carolan, chief executive officer of the Transport Ticketing Authority. I indicate that all evidence taken at this hearing is protected by parliamentary privilege as provided by the Constitution Act 1975 and further subject to the provisions of the Legislative Council’s standing orders.