When I lived in Portland you technically _could_ pay TTP, but I don't quite count it because Hop pass accrual meant if you used TriMet regularly you needed a Hop card anyway. Just out of curiosity I checked around and it looks like they extended that functionality to regular bank cards around two years ago [1]. Which is awesome as now the only reason to get a Hop pass is for people that qualify for reduced fares or are unbanked (which makes sense).

> The multi-stage turnstiles at the RER stations… ugh.

Ah yes, had one of many, "I look like the tourist I am," moments navigating those visiting the Versailles.

[1] https://www.reddit.com/r/Portland/comments/1awweix/trimet_ex...