Six Brooklyn subway stations are set to receive new touch-free fare gates as the MTA expands a citywide effort to reduce fare evasion and improve accessibility.
The stations selected for the next phase are 36 St, Bedford Avenue, Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue, Hoyt-Schermerhorn Streets, Myrtle Avenue and Newkirk Plaza. The upgrades are expected to begin by the end of 2026, with preparation work scheduled to start in October.
The Brooklyn locations are part of a 20-station expansion spanning four boroughs. The project falls under the MTA’s $1.1 billion investment to modernize fare-control areas at 150 stations through its 2025-2029 capital plan…