# MTA Modernizes New York Subway Fare Gates

New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority is moving from a 20-station fare-gate pilot, which was associated with an average 35% reduction in fare evasion, to the first phase of a broader modernization program. Cubic, STraffic, and Conduent are eligible to compete to supply systems for 20 additional stations, with proposals expected in October 2026, station preparation beginning this month, and installation planned for late 2026. The work falls within the MTA’s $1.1 billion 2025–2029 capital-plan allocation to modernize access areas at 150 stations; that figure represents the broader program, not an announced award for this phase.

- The immediate procurement opportunity is the 20-station phase, with three qualified firms competing; proposals are expected during October 2026.
- The reported pilot result provides a concrete performance outcome for procurement and industry stakeholders evaluating the fare-gate modernization effort, while the broader plan signals a multi-year transit-infrastructure market.
- Companies involved in the procurement can use the stated phase scope and late-2026 installation schedule to plan proposal and delivery activity; the signals do not provide a contract value or solicitation number for this phase.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Transportation, Information Technology
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 08, 2026

### Government Entities
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)
- New York City Transit (NYC Transit)
- New York State

### Vendors
- Cubic (bidder)
- STraffic (bidder)
- Conduent (bidder)

### Key Quotes
> The pilot phase allowed us to customize designs to fit our system and now, we're thrilled to bring this new technology to twenty additional stations.
> — Jamie Torres-Springer, MTA Construction & Development President

> La accesibilidad de las estaciones va mucho más allá de los ascensores. Se trata de la fluidez con la que uno puede desplazarse desde la entrada hasta el andén.
> — Quemuel Arroyo, MTA Chief Accessibility Officer

> Los datos son claros: estos nuevos sistemas de acceso han creado una mejor experiencia de viaje para los usuarios y han dificultado que quienes pretenden evadir el pago ingresen al sistema sin abonar su tarifa
> — Kathy Hochul, Governor of New York

### Sources
- [La Gobernadora Hochul Anuncia que la Prueba Piloto de Nuevos Tornos de Metro Redujo la Evasión de Pago en un 35 % y Revela las Próximas 20 Estaciones que Recibirán Modernos Sistemas de Acceso | Governor Kathy Hochul | New York State](https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/la-gobernadora-hochul-anuncia-que-la-prueba-piloto-de-nuevos-tornos-de-metro-redujo-la-evasion) - NY
- [Governor Hochul Announces New Subway Gate Pilot Reduced Fare Evasion by 35%, Unveils Next 20 Stations to Receive Modern Fare Gates | Governor Kathy Hochul | New York State](https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-new-subway-gate-pilot-reduced-fare-evasion-35-unveils-next-20) - NY