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Subway Safety Enhancements: MTA Installs Metal Barriers at Select Stations

by Alice
MTA

The New York City subway system is making strides toward improved safety with the installation of 4-foot-tall metal barriers at various station platforms. As reported by Gothamist, these barriers have been added to 10 platforms, including several on the L line.

Recent Installations and Pilot Program

The MTA introduced the first barrier at 191st Street Station in Washington Heights, which serves the 1 train. This move was part of a pilot program aimed at enhancing rider safety and evaluating if the barriers impact commuter flow. Since then, additional barriers have been installed at the following locations:

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  • 191st Street (1)
  • Clark Street (2/3)
  • Morgan Avenue (L)
  • Crescent Street (J/Z)
  • Fifth Avenue (7)
  • 57th Street (F)
  • First Avenue (L)
  • Bedford Avenue (L)
  • Grand Street (L)
  • Dekalb Avenue (L)

Cost-Effective Safety Solutions

The decision to use metal barriers, rather than full-sized doors similar to those at JFK Airport’s AirTrain, is driven by cost considerations. Installing full-sized doors would be prohibitively expensive—estimated at $7 billion—and could only cover about a quarter of NYC’s stations. In contrast, the shorter metal barriers are more affordable and practical for broader implementation.

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Future Plans and Challenges

The MTA plans to continue rolling out these metal barriers at a rate of about one or two stations per month. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to enhance safety amidst delays in congestion pricing and related funding.

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Conclusion

While these barriers represent a step forward in subway safety, their effectiveness in preventing accidents and improving rider security remains to be fully assessed. As the MTA progresses with this rollout, the impact of these safety measures on overall commuter experience will be closely monitored.

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