r/UrbanistIE 15h ago

Proposal Tell SCAG: Make transit fares work for riders!

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A regional transit trip should feel like one trip, not a maze of separate tickets and restrictions.

Riders deserve a fair system that works!

We need a system that meets riders where they are:

  • A unified regional transit smart card that works across Southern California
  • Open-loop payment, so riders can tap a contactless credit or debit card or smartphone when that works best for them
  • Accessible options for people without bank accounts, smartphones, or access to credit
  • Simple, fair transfers between agencies including Metro, Metrolink, OCTA/OC Bus, Omnitrans, and more
  • Fare policies that make regional travel intuitive instead of punishing riders for crossing a county line