Fresh, Theft-Resistant Fare Gates Installed at Lafayette BART Station
New Fare-Evader Resistant Gates Installed at Lafayette BART Station
Lafayette, California - The Lafayette BART station is now equipped with new, fare-evader-resistant gates as part of an effort to reduce revenue loss from fare evasion. These modern gates feature tall, swinging glass doors, making them harder to bypass than the traditional turnstiles.
A visit to the station confirms that the installation of these new gates is already underway. The same style of gates is currently installed at the Embarcadero station in the city. A BART staff member spoke to us, confirming that the installation process will take at least one week to complete.
Fare evasion has been a long-standing issue on BART, leading to financial losses for the transit system. The introduction of these new gates is a strategic move to tackle this ongoing challenge.
While the specific technical details of the new gates are not extensively discussed, they are designed to be more reliable and require less maintenance compared to previous models. However, there have been instances where determined individuals have found ways to evade the new gates, as seen in a recent viral video during the SantaCon festivities.
As the installation process continues, residents and commuters can anticipate smoother, safer trips at the Lafayette BART station.
Related
- Ribbon Cutting for New Lafayette BART Fare Gates: Wednesday, March 19
- Lafayette is Ready to Rock: Join the Free Event
- BART's Iconic Cars to Take Their Last Ride: A Farewell Celebration?
- San Francisco Cable Car Fares: A Guide
Stay informed with the 925 News newsletter, providing free, independent, local updates from the East Bay.
Sources: [1]
- In light of the ongoing challenge of fare evasion in the transportation industry, the finance sector of BART is investing in the installation of new, robust gates at various stations, starting with Lafayette and Embarcadero.
- As the finance industry aims to reduce revenue loss from fare evasion, the installation of new fare-evader-resistant gates at Lafayette BART station is a strategic move that could lead to improvements in the overall transportation system.
