The Chicago Transit Authority is looking for modern fare gates that make it harder to skip fares, following similar investments in New York and San Francisco.
Why it matters: New York City, San Francisco and Chicago have all been fighting a post-pandemic uptick in transit-related crime. New entry gates that make it more difficult to skip payment are part of an overall strategy to stop small infractions before they become more serious crimes.
The latest: CTA put out a call this month for proposals on new technology to improve accessibility, address aging infrastructure and deter fare evasion…