NYC Subway Delayed Emergency Exit Doors Pilot Program
Sector: Mass Transit • Location: New York City, New York, United States
Source: USA Today
A pilot program by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York City to install emergency exit doors in subway stations that delay opening for up to 15 seconds to prevent fare evasion. The doors sound an alarm and can be released by transit staff in emergencies. The program has been installed at 190 stations with a total cost of about $2 million and has reportedly reduced fare evasi
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Mass Transit, Tunnel, Government
- Location
- New York City, New York, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- USA Today
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Description | A pilot program by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York City to install emergency exit doors in subway stations that delay opening for up to 15 seconds to prevent fare evasion. The doors sound an alarm and can be released by transit staff in emergencies. The program has been installed at 190 stations with a total cost of about $2 million and has reportedly reduced fare evasion by 30%. |
Original sector | Public Transportation |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | New York |
City | New York City |
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Sector | Mass Transit, Tunnel, Government |
Article published date | 2025-12-09 |
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