M.T.A. Subway Fare Evasion Deterrent Upgrades
Sector: Tunnel • Location: New York City, New York, United States
Source: The New York Times
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is implementing physical upgrades in subway stations to combat fare evasion. These include taller turnstiles, jagged metal partitions called "fins," crescent-shaped barriers called sleeves to prevent backcocking, and delayed-opening emergency doors. Over 110 stations have received these upgrades, along with the deployment of about 1,000 unarmed gate guards
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Tunnel, Mass Transit, Metal, Government
- Location
- New York City, New York, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The New York Times
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Description | The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is implementing physical upgrades in subway stations to combat fare evasion. These include taller turnstiles, jagged metal partitions called "fins," crescent-shaped barriers called sleeves to prevent backcocking, and delayed-opening emergency doors. Over 110 stations have received these upgrades, along with the deployment of about 1,000 unarmed gate guards to deter fare beating. |
Original sector | Public Transit |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | New York |
City | New York City |
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Source | The New York Times |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Tunnel, Mass Transit, Metal, Government |
Article published date | 2025-12-07 |
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