SUGERENCIAS PARA TOCAR EL LECTOR CORRECTAMENTE

System-wide

Lun Nov 12, 2018
La tarjeta Go CT le brinda los mismos descuentos que obtendría con un pase.
La tarjeta Go CT le brinda los mismos descuentos que obtendría con un pase.

La tarjeta Go CT es "impulsada" por un chip electrónico que lleva dentro. Al igual que las tarjetas de bancos que puede utilizar con tecnología de chips, solo bastan unos segundos para que el chip de la tarjeta se active cuando se apoya en el lector de tarjetas.

Los pasajeros que tengan la tarjeta Go CT podrán tocar mejor el lector con su tarjeta si recuerdan estas sugerencias:

  1. Coloque la tarjeta Go CT directamente en el blanco naranja del lector de tarjetas.
  2. Sosténgala allí durante unos segundos.
  3. El mensaje verde de "transacción completa" indica que el chip de la tarjeta se ha leído correctamente y que el saldo de la tarjeta es suficiente.
  4. Los pasajeros del autobús expreso también deben recordar sostener la tarjeta en el lector de tarjetas en la caja de pasajes para "volver a tocarlo" cuando salen.

Muchos de los mensajes rojos de "error" que aparecen en la caja de pasajes para las tarjetas Go CT, solo indican que no se sostuvo la tarjeta la suficiente cantidad de tiempo en el lector para que se pueda leer completamente el chip de la tarjeta. Si se encuentra con estos mensajes, solo intente nuevamente y sostenga su tarjeta Go CT en el blanco durante un poco más de tiempo.

Si obtiene un mensaje de "lectura incorrecta de dispositivo", "tarjeta de tercero" o "Rechazada. Intente nuevamente", toque y sosténgala nuevamente.

Recordatorios:

  •     No perfore, doble, pliegue ni corte su tarjeta.
  •     No plastifique la tarjeta.
  •     Si desea guardar su tarjeta en un protector plástico, quítelo antes de apoyarla en el lector de tarjetas.

Connecticut Receives $38.9 Million Grant from Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to Upgrade CTfastrak to All-Electric Fleet

Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto (second from the left), Governor Ned Lamont (center), and the Federal Transit Administration’s Peter Butler (farthest right) present the milestone award grant.

CTtransit is excited to share that Governor Ned Lamont and the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) recently announced a $38.9 million Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant to help convert our CTfastrak to an all-electric bus fleet.

“This significant investment showcases our commitment to sustainable transportation and underscores our dedication to fostering skilled professionals for the future,” said Thomas E. Stringer Jr., General Manager. We look forward to this initiative’s positive impact on our community, environment, and local economy. Thank you to the FTA and the CTDOT for their continued support.”

L to R: Peter Butler, FTA Region 1 Administrator, and Thomas E. Stringer Jr, CTtransit General Manager.

This significant grant, awarded through the FTA's Low or No Emission Grant Program, will facilitate the purchase or lease of zero-emission transit buses and the necessary facility upgrades.

CTtransit will use these funds to acquire 46 battery-electric buses and install 29 chargers for the CTfastrak bus rapid transit service. The grant will also cover the cost of installing 25 depot chargers at the Hartford facility, four on-route chargers at the CTfastrak New Britain Station, and the required electrical infrastructure. This initiative is backed by over $17 million in matching state funds and $30 million from federal formula funds.

This milestone represents a monumental leap towards Governor Lamont's objective of transitioning the entire statewide public transportation bus fleet from diesel to zero-emission models by 2035. It's a testament to our collective commitment and the potential for a greener future.

Governor Lamont.

“The new battery-electric buses and chargers will help us meet the growing demand for reliable, efficient, and environmentally friendly transit options, and will greatly benefit the thousands of residents and commuters who rely on CTfastrak services every day,” said Governor Lamont. “Thank you to the Biden-Harris administration for continuing to invest in green technology that will modernize Connecticut’s public transit system and spur new economic opportunities across the state.”

Around $5.6 billion in funding has been allocated through President Joe Biden’s recently enacted Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support the replacement of thousands of public transit vehicles nationwide.

 

Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto addresses the media.

“Investing in electric buses for the CTfastrak fleet is a forward-thinking move that highlights Connecticut’s dedication to sustainability and innovation,” said Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto.

CTfastrak was recently recognized as the best bus rapid transit system in the United States by the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy.

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