"The entrances to trains at Broadway-Lafayette Street in Manhattan and Third Avenue-138th Street in the Bronx are now equipped with clear doors that swing open once payment has been scanned. If someone attempts to enter without paying, a loud, foghorn-like alarm will resonate throughout the station. You'll hear from these gates a very loud noise when there is an attempt at fare evasion, Jamie Torres-Springer, president of the MTA's construction and development, said."
"MTA representatives said the system, which is a prototype that is part of a pilot program, has dozens of smart-technology and AI sensors that can detect items, including luggage and wheelchairs, giving riders enough time to get through the doors. These gates are smart, secure and accessible, Jamie Torres-Springer, president of MTA's construction and development, said at a Dec. 19 press conference announcing the new doors in Manhattan. They are going to improve the passenger experience and ensure that we minimize fare evasion."
"Meanwhile, the booming alarm and high-tech features were not enough to stop the few fare evaders determined not to pay their fair share like everyone else. During a visit to the Broadway-Lafayette station on Sunday, an amNewYork reporter witnessed fare-beating commuters slither underneath the doors and doubling up, walking through in pairs. One commuter even dared to climb over the doors to avoid paying the $2.90 fare, which is set to increase to $3 next month. Nobody stopped him."
Clear swing doors that open after payment and emit a loud, foghorn-like alarm were installed at Broadway-Lafayette Street and Third Avenue-138th Street to deter fare evasion. The prototype gates include dozens of smart-technology and AI sensors designed to detect items such as luggage and wheelchairs and provide riders enough time to pass. MTA officials said the gates are secure, accessible, and will improve the passenger experience while minimizing fare evasion. Despite the alarms and high-tech features, reporters observed commuters slipping under doors, walking through in pairs, and climbing over gates to avoid the $2.90 fare.
Read at www.amny.com
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