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New York City subway modernization and accessibility

Overview

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is implementing various modernization and accessibility upgrades across the New York City subway system.

Following a pilot program that reported a 35% average reduction in fare evasion, the MTA is expanding the installation of modern fare gates. This initiative aims to replace traditional turnstiles to improve accessibility for passengers with wheelchairs, strollers, and luggage. The expansion will initially target 20 stations across Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens, with long-term goals to modernize access control at 150 stations.

Parallel accessibility projects are also underway, funded in part by revenue from the city’s congestion pricing program. These efforts include the construction of elevators, stair-free corridors, and accessible bathrooms at major complexes like 42nd Street-Bryant Park/5th Avenue. Additionally, the MTA has completed upgrades at the 137 St-City College station, marking the 49th station to be made ADA accessible since 2020.

Entities

Kathy Hochul · CUBIC · Conduent · Janno Lieber · New York City Subway

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    New York City subway expands ADA accessibility via congestion pricing funds

    The MTA is expanding subway accessibility in New York City, beginning ADA upgrades at Bryant Park funded by congestion pricing and completing elevator installations at the 137 St-City College station.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    New York City Subway to expand modern fare gates after successful pilot

    The MTA is expanding its modern fare gate program to 20 more New York City subway stations after a pilot program reduced fare evasion by an average of 35%.

Sources

6sqft.com · abc7ny.com · eldiariony.com · mta.info