Metro today released preliminary data showing that new, higher faregates are reducing fare evasion by more than 70 percent at the first stations where they have been installed, including Fort Totten, Pentagon City, Bethesda, Vienna, Mt. Vernon Square, and Addison Road.
The swing doors are made of a polycarbonate which is 200 times stronger than glass, lighter weight, and more durable. The final design also includes more robust hinges and a more powerful motor to strengthen the door.
Metro puts projected loses from fare evasion at $40 million per year. Retrofitting faregates across the system is expected to cost around $35-$40 million.
https://wmata.com/about/news/New-farega ... vasion.cfm
New Faregates: https://wmata.com/initiatives/plans/far ... roject.cfm
The swing doors are made of a polycarbonate which is 200 times stronger than glass, lighter weight, and more durable. The final design also includes more robust hinges and a more powerful motor to strengthen the door.
Metro puts projected loses from fare evasion at $40 million per year. Retrofitting faregates across the system is expected to cost around $35-$40 million.
https://wmata.com/about/news/New-farega ... vasion.cfm
New Faregates: https://wmata.com/initiatives/plans/far ... roject.cfm
