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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.
