The MTA is combatting fare evasion with new, high-tech fare gates being installed at 20 subway stations. These modern gates, featuring tall glass paddles and AI-based detection systems, aim to prevent common evasion methods like climbing and forcing open gates. MTA officials report a 60% decrease in turnstile jumping in areas where new technology has been tested. This initiative is part of a broader effort to modernize the subway system and bolster fare revenue, which is crucial for the MTA's budget.
They generally use paddles that open and close and are very difficult to force open, hold open or climb over, Jamie Torres-Springer, President of MTA Construction & Development.
These gates are just one piece of a sweeping MTA initiative to modernize the system and restore trust among riders.
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