In July 2007 APTA has released all four parts of UTFS CFMS Standard. Subsequent to this release, UTFS Task Force prepared a training session on the application and use of the standard given at the 2007 Fare Collection Workshop. The UTFS Task Force is seeking additional volunteers for additional development, training and outreach of the standard.
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Part I - Introduction and Overview
This standard is an introduction and overview to a contactless fare media system which provides for a consistent and uniform method for storing and retrieving information from smart cards used in transit applications. The standard consists of five parts which are designed to be implemented together as part of a foundation for end-to-end integration of fare collection information processing.
Part II - Contactless Fare Media Data Format and Interface Standard
This standard defines the data format used on Proximity Integrated Circuit Cards (PICC). This part provides a consistent and uniform method for storing, retrieving and updating data from contactless fare media used in transit applications. It also references related international standards which define the physical, electrical and communications aspects of PICCs.
Part III - Regional Central System Interface Standard
This standard provides an interface to provide a uniform and consistent method of communication to a Regional Central System of a contactless fare media system for transit applications. This standardization allows transit agencies who are purchasing or expanding their fare collection systems to participate in a regional operating environment where common Contactless Fare Media-based fare instruments can be used for fare payment with all the participating transit agencies.
Part IV - Security Planning and Implementation Guidelines and Best Practices
This standard provides the basic steps and considerations that should be employed in order to define, implement, and manage a security program for a regional smart card-based fare collection system.
Part V
Part V is a test methods specification that provides a tool for verifying conformance with the CFMS Standards. It contains specific information related to system and component testing and test procedures that an agency, vendor or third-party testing house can use to ensure the delivered product is compliant with CFMS requirements. (This part is currently under development.)