Now arriving at Berkeley stations: BART's new saloon-style fare gates
Briefly

BART is in the process of modernizing its fare gates across all stations, starting with the North Berkeley station and expanding to others by summer. The outdated orange gates, which were easy to bypass, will be replaced with new swinging metal and plastic gates designed to enhance security and reduce fare evasion. This initiative is part of a $90 million investment to revitalize ridership post-pandemic. The new gates will also cater to those with disabilities by including access sensors, aiming to make transit safer and more accessible overall.
BART is replacing its old fare gates with new swinging gates at all stations, aiming to reduce fare evasion and enhance public safety.
The new fare gates will be installed at Berkeley's BART stations by summer, replacing outdated designs that were easily evaded.
The $90 million project is part of BART's efforts to improve ridership from pandemic lows, aiming for a more secure and efficient travel experience.
BART's new gates include features like wheelchair access sensors and a tall design that prevents riders from easily bypassing them.
Read at www.berkeleyside.org
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