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Light Rail

Guide to new ticket vending machine

Touch & Go Ticket Center

(Spanish Inside)

 

 

INSIDE PANEL

 

MTA Light Rail Ticket Center

 

“Touch & Go”... it’s easy!

1. Press any button to begin.

2. SELECT TICKET TYPE: press the button to choose the type of ticket you want.

3. SELECT FARE TYPE(second screen): Press the button to choose the type of fare you are purchasing (Full Fare, Student, etc.).

4. SELECT PAYMENT METHOD (third screen): Will give you the option of purchasing multiple tickets up to 10 and will calculate the amount owed. At this point, insert cash.

5. If you choose the "Other Passes" category on the SELECT TICKET TYPE screen, you will be guided through the purchase of Weekly or Monthly "Go Passes."

• Exact fare will be needed if machine is out of change.

• All Go Passes can be used as flash passes on Light Rail and at Metro Subway Stations,

but are always swiped on fareboxes.

 

ADA Accessible

Press the audio button at the bottom left of the machine to hear instructions. This button can be pressed 2 more times to adjust volume. These machines also feature tactile strips with Braille and raised letters. Audio technology and reachable operating features make new Ticket Vending Machines accessible and usable by individuals with disabilities.

 

 

Audio Button

 

Ticket/Change Bin

1. Issues Single Trip, Round Trip, and Day Passes

2. Coin Return

3. Issues Receipts

 

Cancel Button

 

Coin Slot

 

Bill Acceptor

 

Ticket Slot

1. Issues Weekly and Monthly "Go Passes"

2. Accepts Single Trip Voucher Here

 

 

OUTSIDE PANEL

 

Select Ticket Type

 

Ticket Center Selection Screen

 

Select Fare Type

 

Fare Types

A.  Single Trip       

$1.60 Full Fare

      $0.55 Senior/Disability

      $1.10 Student*

 

B.  Round Trip

      $3.20 Full Fare

      $1.10 Senior/Disability

      $2.20 Student*

 

C. Day Pass      

 $3.50 Full Fare

       $1.20 Senior/Disability

 

D. Other Passes

     Weekly Pass

     Monthly Pass

 

*MTA Student ID required; can only be used during designated hours.

 

After your choice is made…

Insert Payment & Take Ticket!

 

 

Ticket Center Tips

 

• Only $1, $5, $10, $20 bills accepted.

• No pennies are accepted.

• No tokens are accepted.

• All Go Passes can be used as flash passes on Light Rail and at Metro Subway Stations,   

   but are always swiped on fareboxes.

• Max of 40 coins can be inserted into Ticket Center.

• Max of 15 bills can be inserted into Ticket Center.

 

1-866-RIDE-MTA (743-3682)

www.mtamaryland.com

www.mdtransitpass.com

 

ADA Compliant

 

For more information, phone the customer service center at

1-866-743-3682

 

 

 
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TTY for Hearing or Speech Impaired Persons: (410)-539-3497
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