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transportation25 days ago

MTA Introduces New Alarm-Enabled Fare Gates to Combat Subway Fare Evasion

The MTA has introduced high-tech, sound-alerting glass doors at two NYC subway stations to combat fare evasion, but determined commuters still find ways to bypass them. The system, part of a pilot program, uses AI sensors and is expected to be deployed across more stations, despite some issues like backpacks getting stuck. The MTA aims to minimize fare evasion with these innovations, though no system is completely foolproof.

via amNewYork|
#fare-evasion#mta#new-gates
local-news1 year ago

LA Metro Launches "Tap-to-Exit" Pilot to Curb Fare Evasion and Boost Safety

LA Metro has launched a pilot program at the North Hollywood Metro station requiring riders to tap their transit cards to exit, aiming to reduce fare evasion and enhance safety. This initiative follows complaints about fare evaders and recent violent crimes on the transit system. The program is currently limited to the North Hollywood station, with no immediate plans for expansion.

via KTLA Los Angeles|
#fare-evasion#la-metro#local-news
crime-public-safety1 year ago

"Fatal Subway Push: NYC's Ongoing Underground Attacks"

A subway rider in NYC was pushed onto the tracks and killed by a train, leading to the arrest of Carlton McPherson on a murder charge. This incident is part of a series of violent episodes in the city's transit system, prompting officials to increase policing and crack down on fare evasion. The plan includes sending 800 more police officers into the subway system, as well as deploying National Guard troops for random bag checks. Despite an overall decrease in transit system crime, recent high-profile incidents have raised concerns among commuters.

via ABC News|
#crime-public-safety#fare-evasion#murder
law-enforcement1 year ago

"NYPD Deploys 800 More Officers to Combat Subway Fare Evasion"

New York City plans to deploy at least 800 police officers to crack down on subway fare evasion, following concerns about safety and unruliness in the subway system. The crackdown comes after a recent incident where a person was shoved onto the tracks and killed by an oncoming train. The increased police presence aims to deter fare evasion, which officials say costs the transit system hundreds of millions of dollars annually. However, the policing of fare evasion has drawn scrutiny for disproportionately affecting Black and Hispanic individuals in the past. Despite a drop in overall crime in the transit system, recent violent incidents have prompted the deployment of more law enforcement and other measures to address public safety concerns.

via The Associated Press|
#fare-evasion#law-enforcement#new-york-city
crime1 year ago

"Brooklyn Subway Shooting: Alleged Maniac Shot with Own Gun Sparks Criminal Charges"

Prosecutors are considering criminal charges against Dajuan Robinson, who pulled out a gun during a subway altercation and was subsequently shot with his own weapon. The man who shot him, Younece Obuad, will not be charged. Robinson's criminal history includes prior arrests, and he remains in critical condition. The incident has sparked discussions about subway safety and fare evasion enforcement.

via New York Post |
#brooklyn#crime#criminal-charges
crime1 year ago

"Brooklyn DA: No Charges for Subway Shooter in Apparent Self-Defense Incident"

A man who shot another subway rider in the head during an argument on a Brooklyn train will not be charged as evidence of self-defense precludes criminal charges, according to prosecutors. The victim allegedly initiated the altercation and pulled a gun on the shooter, who then disarmed him and fired the shot. A woman, who was with the shooter, stabbed the victim in the back during the altercation. The victim, described as a fare evader possibly suffering from mental illness, is in critical but stable condition. The incident has sparked discussions about mental health and fare evasion in the city, with officials emphasizing the need to address these issues to curb violence in the subway system.

via PIX11 New York News|
#brooklyn#crime#fare-evasion
law-enforcement1 year ago

"NYC Subway Security: Hochul's Plan Deploys National Guard and MTA Police Underground"

The NYPD is intensifying efforts to crack down on subway crime by targeting dangerous fare evaders carrying weapons, with recent operations resulting in the apprehension of individuals with open arrest warrants and various weapons. The increased enforcement comes amid plans to bolster subway security with additional MTA Police officers and National Guard members. Police aim to make the subways safer and deter fare evasion through heightened visibility and strategic actions.

via amNY|
#fare-evasion#law-enforcement#nypd
transportation1 year ago

MTA Implements Time Delay for Emergency Gates to Combat Subway Fare Evasion

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is facing a fare evasion problem, estimating a loss of $690 million due to fare jumpers. The much-mocked new subway gates and emergency-exit timers have been defended by MTA Chairman Janno Lieber, who admitted the gates' shortcomings but argued for their partial success. The MTA is pursuing various measures to clamp down on fare evasion, including testing timed emergency gates near turnstiles and installing tighter gearing on turnstiles. Officials believe a redesign of the subway system's fare gates is necessary, with proposals for new designs due back on Feb. 29.

via New York Post |
#fare-evasion#mta#subway
transportation2 years ago

MTA Introduces Tougher Fare Gates to Combat Fare Evasion

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is testing new subway turnstiles at the Sutphin Boulevard-Archer Avenue station in Queens to deter fare evasion. The barn door-like gates with paddles make it difficult to jump or crawl under, but critics argue that it is easier to double up and push through on one swipe. The MTA lost $690 million to fare evasion last year. The new gates, costing $700,000, are being deployed at a few stations to determine their effectiveness before potential system-wide installation. The Eighth Avenue-Penn Station A/C/E station will be the next to receive the new turnstiles.

via Spectrum News NY1|
#fare-evasion#mta#subway
transportation2 years ago

MTA introduces fare-free bus routes across all NYC boroughs

Starting Sunday, one MTA bus route in each New York City borough will be free, as part of a state budget deal. The routes include the B60 in Brooklyn, M116 in Manhattan, Q4 in southeast Queens, S46 and S96 in Staten Island, and BX18 in the western Bronx. The MTA will study the results of the free bus pilot over the course of a year. Bus ridership remains down by nearly 40% compared to pre-pandemic levels, and fare evasion is a concern. Progressive lawmakers have advocated for free bus service to assist low-income New Yorkers.

via Gothamist|
#bus-routes#fare-evasion#mta
transportation2 years ago

Taller Fare Gates Slash Fare Evasion by 70% at Metro Stations

Fare evasion at Metro stations has decreased by over 70% since the installation of new, higher fare gates. The gates, which are taller and more difficult to jump over, have been effective in curbing fare evasion. Metro has been cracking down on fare evasion due to budget shortfalls, with total evasion in 2022 costing the transit agency around $40 million in lost revenue. The new gates are being installed at various stations, with the preliminary data showing significant decreases in fare evasion rates.

via WTOP|
#fare-evasion#fare-gates#metro
transportation2 years ago

MTA Intensifies Efforts to Combat Fare Evasion on Buses

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will begin cracking down on fare evasion on city buses in September after reporting $315 million in losses last year. Unarmed fare enforcement agents have been deployed to local bus services to address the issue. Fare evasion on buses accounted for nearly half of the estimated $700 million lost to non-payment in 2022. The MTA plans to focus on routes near high-risk areas and will first issue warnings and provide information about reduced fare options before issuing summonses. The agency also intends to tighten subway turnstiles and redesign entry barriers to deter fare evasion.

via New York Post |
#bus-service#crackdown#fare-evasion