Join us in bringing industry standards to California’s transit providers

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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.

Our focus areas

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.

Improving the rider experience

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.

Reducing friction between services and modes

From bike to bus to rail, Cal-ITP wants to make trip planning simple and seamless across modes.

Streamlining operations for transit providers

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).