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MTA Launches $1.1 Billion Pilot for New Fare Gates

12/22/2025

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  • The Metropolitan Transportation Authority launched a pilot program for new fare gates at Broadway-Lafayette and Third Avenue-138th Street stations to reduce fare evasion and improve rider accessibility.
  • The gates feature glass doors and sensors to accommodate large items and allow children under 40 inches to enter without difficulty.
  • The Metropolitan Transportation Authority plans to install these gates at 150 stations over five years and invest $1.1 billion.
  • A final gate design decision is expected next year.