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Frustration Grows Over MTA's Faulty Smart Subway Gates

12/22/2025

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The MTA's smart subway gates at Broadway Lafayette and NoHo stations frustrate riders due to frequent false alarms.
Riders report confusion and discomfort as doors slam shut unexpectedly.
Critics Ethan Trinidad and Elizabeth Vanderhorst say the gates are ineffective and wasteful.
The MTA plans to install the gates at 150 stations to curb fare evasion, while some riders including Ian Andrews view them as an improvement.

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Story summary

The MTA's smart subway gates at Broadway Lafayette and NoHo stations frustrate riders due to frequent false alarms.
Riders report confusion and discomfort as doors slam shut unexpectedly.
Critics Ethan Trinidad and Elizabeth Vanderhorst say the gates are ineffective and wasteful.
The MTA plans to install the gates at 150 stations to curb fare evasion, while some riders including Ian Andrews view them as an improvement.