BART completed installing 715 new-age fare gates at 50 stations a year sooner than planned, and this milestone reflects the agency’s commitment to reduce cost evasion as well as build passengers’ trust.

This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

BART completes 715 fare gates installation ahead of deadline
Photo – bart.org

BART beefs up fare collection with new tech

The agency implemented reinforced gates that prevent pushing, slipping under, and jumping. And as these systems lower losses from fares evading collection, ride-hailing patrons already have fewer such incidents on the network in 2025.

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Officials will also incorporate sophisticated sensors that prevent “tailgating,” a situation where free riders piggyback behind paying commuters. So again, yet again, the system will keep enhancing protection as well as fairness and provide a smoother ride.

BART invests in long-term alliances and productivity

BART gave a 2023 $47 million contract to STraffic America to provide the gates. Since the supplier exceeded deadlines beforehand, the contract is now a standard to follow when issuing future procurements.

Safer fares secure predictable revenue to finance infrastructure, service, and protection. And when riders trust enforcement, ridership increases, so the agency achieves financial stability and community approval.

Source: www.progressiverailroading.com

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BART is how it is cutting down on fare evasion?

BART deployed 715 new fences with strengthened latches and sensors. They make it difficult to circumvent access points and enhance fairness to paying customers.

BART paid how much money for new fare gates?

BART granted a $47 million contract to design and build as well as to install to STraffic America. The project concluded four months earlier than planned.

Will new gates raise BART rider confidence?

Yes. Since enforcing fares generates fairness, riders have a higher trust in the system. Increased confidence leads to ridership growth and sustains operations.

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