MN: DTA Gets $1.8M Grant to Upgrade Fare Collection

April 10, 2018
The Duluth Transit Authority plans to upgrade its fare collection system with the help of a recently awarded $1.8 million federal grant.

The Duluth Transit Authority plans to upgrade its fare collection system with the help of a recently awarded $1.8 million federal grant.

Sophia Parr, DTA director of planning and grants, told the News Tribune that the new system will be an “opening of the door” to partnerships with big downtown employers like Essentia Health and could help speed the boarding process.

DTA spokesman Heath Hickock said the grant lines up well with the organization’s efforts to launch a new website and mobile app.

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