Early in 2025 we created a new, standalone library called cdt-identity. This library contains the code in Cal-ITP Benefits that handled eligibility checks with the CDT Identity Gateway. By abstracting this code into a library, other applications—such as the Digital Disaster Recovery Center—can now use it to deliver the same functionality. This milestone captures the effort to refactor Cal-ITP Benefits to utilize cdt-identity for eligibility checks as part of the transit benefits enrollment workflow.

In addition to registering a Visa or Mastercard debit or credit card for reduced fares, eligible riders will also have the option to register Discover and Amex cards.

Admin tool supports full creation and configuration of transit agencies and their related services (enrollment pathways, contact information, image assets, unique strings of copy, etc.)

Cal-ITP Administrator currently supports authentication using Django's native login module or Google. Most agencies manage users with Microsoft Entra ID. For agencies with a large staff, we want to offer user management using their existing Microsoft solution.

CDT is in the contracting process to add an additional API from the Veterans Administration that will allow us to check the disabled designation for a Veteran.

Create a distinct Figma file in the Compiler organization to collect, organize, and manage all components and styles used in the Cal-ITP Benefits application. This file is separate from any and all design files that contain application mockups. Eventually this library may expand to include all component and styles for other Cal-ITP products, such as calitp.prg and the Mobility Marketplace. Part of the abstraction and consolidation of components will involve simplifying and refactoring any existing components.

Cal-ITP Benefits currently enrolls rider debit and credit cards with Littlepay. Agencies in the payment pipeline that expect to go live with contactless payments in 2025 have chosen Enghouse as their fare processor. Thus, the Benefits app will need to support card registration with more than one fare processor in 2025.