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    • INIT Innovations In Transportation, Inc.

    Chesapeake, VA 23320

    COMPANY OVERVIEW

    About INIT Innovations In Transportation, Inc.

    For more than 35 years, INIT has been assisting transit companies in making public transport more attractive, faster and more efficient.

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    424 Network Station
    Chesapeake, VA 23320
    United States of America
    http://www.initusa.com
    757.413.9100
    757.413.5019

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    For more than 35 years, INIT has been assisting transit companies in making public transport more attractive, faster and more efficient.

    Products and Press Releases

    NMI
    NMI partners with INIT to enhance the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System's contactless payments.
    Fare Collection

    INIT, NMI collaborate to enhance San Diego MTS’ fare payment system

    NMI
    Sept. 19, 2024
    With this partnership, passengers benefit from enhanced convenience and safety with contactless tap on/tap off fare payments.
    INIT
    INIT to supply cloud-based charging management solution using CarMedialab technologies for MTA.
    Communications, Navigation, CAD-AVL, GPS

    INIT to supply cloud-based charging management solution using CarMedialab technologies for MTA

    Sept. 11, 2024
    In partnership with NYPA and Guth Deconzo Construction Management, the project aims to transform four depots across New York with charge management technology for the city's ...
    INIT Innovations in Transportation, Inc.
    Fare Collection

    MOBILE-ITCS nextGen

    Aug. 20, 2024
    The MOBILE-ITCS nextGen is a Transport Control System designed for modern fleet management.
    King County Metro
    Technology

    King County Metro, INIT partnership works to improve electric fleet management with CarMedialab technology

    Aug. 13, 2024
    This partnership will help to achieve real-time vehicle health monitoring, enabling proactive maintenance, reduced downtime and enhanced service reliability.
    INIT
    Management

    INIT President/CEO Roland Staib to ascend to chairman of the board in January 2025

    Aug. 9, 2024
    Staib has served as a leader in the North American market for more than 20 years.
    MARTA
    Fare Collection

    MARTA selects INIT to provide automated fare collection system

    Jan. 30, 2024
    With INIT's AFC 2.0, MARTA will be able further optimize operations and increase farebox recovery.
    OCTA
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    Fare Collection

    OCTA selects INIT to develop rider validation system for OC Bus System

    Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
    Oct. 26, 2023
    The five-year, $11.6-million contract has the goal of enhancing the passenger experience, optimizing the fare payment process and ensuring flexibility to accommodate evolving ...
    MARTA
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    Fare Collection

    MARTA Board of Directors awards contract to INIT for new fare collection system

    Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA)
    Oct. 13, 2023
    The new automated fare system, AFC 2.0, will be deployed over a five-year period and will allow for multiple methods of payment, including debit and credit cards and mobile wallets...
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    Fare Collection

    PROXmobile3

    Aug. 22, 2023
    INIT’s PROXmobile3 provides the same convenience of digital payment when paying for public transit.

    Articles & News

    INIT
    Technology

    Denver RTD extends contract with Masabi, launches TSP project with INIT/Mattersoft

    Eman Abu-Khaled
    June 18, 2024
    The agency is working to improve accessibility and efficiency through an extension of its contract with Masabi and a new contract with Mattersoft for a Traffic Signal Priority...
    INIT, Inc.
    HART, PSTA and The Bus implemented open loop contactless payments using Visa's global urban mobility framework in February 2023.
    Fare Collection

    How agencies are getting creative with contactless payments

    Ann Derby
    April 18, 2023
    By embracing open payments, implementing equity-based fares and keeping a focus on connecting riders, transit agencies are setting new standards of what creative contactless payment...
    City and County of Honolulu
    An adult HOLO card in a rider's hand.
    Fare Collection

    TheBus begins transition to HOLO card, phase out of paper

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    July 6, 2021
    TheBus will continue to honor valid passes, one-way tickets and cash on board, as well as HOLO cards, which now come with fare capping features.
    Alexander Dennis
    ADL electric buses in New Zealand.
    Management

    International Transit Supplier News Roundup for June 2021

    Mass Transit Staff Report
    June 2, 2021
    Updates from Alexander Dennis, Keolis, INIT, Stadler and Alstom.
    Long Island Rail Road
    LIRR is one of several providers to share vehicle occupancy information with riders.
    Passenger Info

    Occupancy Data: A Real Crowd Pleaser

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Sept. 24, 2020
    Sharing crowding levels on transit vehicles empowers riders to make informed decisions about their trips now and will continue to add value to the rider experience beyond the ...
    Proterra
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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Beyond the Bus: Charge Management

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Aug. 14, 2019
    Planning and scheduling of electric fleets shouldn’t be an art form; more tools are coming online to help transit providers optimize their zero emission programs.
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    Passenger Info

    Fare Capping: How it works in Portland

    Ann Derby
    July 8, 2019
    Fare capping relieves the rider of having to figure out the “right” fare, provides peace of mind that they are not paying too much, and delivers an equitable option to riders....
    Mass Transit/Joe Petrie
    The Mobile-Eco2 monitors bus operating information and couples it with driver information to provide transit agencies with a holistic look at data and why events are occurring.
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    New News

    Joe Petrie
    Nov. 26, 2018
    Init has launched its new vehicle health and driver behavior system to improve transit systems.Bill McFarland, director of sales engineering for Init, said the Mobile-Eco2 monitors...
    Mass Transit/Leah Harnack
    MOBILE-ITCS provides a warning if the remaining range or the charge level of an electric vehicle falls below a set threshold.
    Technology

    INIT: Ready for e-Mobility

    Sept. 20, 2018
    “Ready for e-mobility” was the theme for Init’s showcase at InnoTrans 2018.
    INIT
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    Fare Collection

    2018 Top 40 Under 40: Jordan Medlin

    Sept. 14, 2018
    Jordan Medlin, Senior Project Manager, INIT Innovations in Transportation Inc.

    Videos & Resources

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    COVID-19 Impacts & Best Practices Guide

    Aug. 12, 2020
    The United States has become the global epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, with over 4.5 million1 confirmed cases.
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    Technology

    Intermodal Transport Control Systems from INIT

    July 6, 2017
    The Intermodal Transport Control System from INIT delivers exceptional performance for fleet monitoring, schedule adherence and incident management.
    INIT Fare Collection Study
    Fare Collection

    INIT Fare Collection Study

    March 5, 2015
    Published on Jun 13, 2014 Sacramento, California; Austin, Texas; Portland, Oregon - these cities are taking fare collection in public transit to the next level. Mobile ticketing...
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    Home

    Establishing the next level of RTPI systems

    Sept. 11, 2014
    Moving to the next level of Real-Time Passenger Information, public transportation agencies must first consider how to create the technical and organizational preconditions. This...

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    Carl Commons

    Chief Sales officer

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    Fare Collection

    Spokane Transit Authority rolls out new contactless pay option with INIT

    Aug. 15, 2023
    The STA will be utilizing INIT's real-time fare validators located onboard STA buses to give passengers the option to pay with their debit and credit cards.
    Clark County Public Transit Benefit Area (C-TRAN)
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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    C-TRAN teams up with CarMedialab to further goal of a completely zero-emission fleet by 2040

    Aug. 8, 2023
    CarMedialab’s MOBILEcharge charge management system will optimize the C-TRAN's charging process between the electric vehicles and the energy grid.
    INIT
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    Fare Collection

    The Rapid becomes first Michigan transit agency to launch contactless payment

    April 26, 2023
    As an additional option to Wave cards and cash fares, riders can now use physical credit or debit cards and digital cards stored in their mobile wallets to pay for transit.
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    Fare Collection Equipment

    Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County expands regional fare system

    Nov. 15, 2022
    The agency has tapped INIT with an order for Ticket Vending Machines (TVM) and EMV-capable fare validators.
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    Mobile Applications

    APTA TRANSform 2022: INIT to introduce URpass mobile ticketing platform

    Oct. 6, 2022
    URpass was developed to assist small and mid-sized agencies to offer mobile ticketing in a modular and cost-effective manner.
    Spokane Transit Authority
    Spokane worked with INIT to launch its Connect fare system on Oct. 1.
    Fare Collection

    Spokane Transit Authority launches Connect fare system with INIT

    Oct. 4, 2022
    The Connect fare system will improve the customer experience by delivering real-time account management, facilitating new payment options, maintaining customer data security and...
    INIT
    INIT VENDstations will be installed at 10 OCTA streetcar stations in Orange County, Calif.
    Fare Collection Equipment

    OCTA awards TVM contract to INIT

    July 20, 2022
    The TVMs will be installed at 10 streetcar stations in Orange County.
    Fare Collection

    State of California, INIT sign agreement for open loop fare payment technologies

    March 31, 2022
    INIT’s validator, PROXmobile3 and back-office software, MOBILEvario, will now be available to California’s small to mid-size transit agencies.
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    Fare Collection

    INIT fare technology powers RIPTA’s free fare pilot

    March 30, 2022
    RIPTA intends to demonstrate how the use of technologies like Wave can enhance transit services and increase ridership.