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Re: MTA Considering Installing Protective Barriers On Subway Platforms |
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Posted by andy on Mon Apr 2 12:34:00 2012, in response to MTA Considering Installing Protective Barriers On Subway Platforms, posted by Railman718 on Mon Apr 2 09:36:50 2012. This one is really a tough call. The sad incident on the L train in which the young man was killed in a scuffle is a rarity. More typically, trains kill people who jump on purpose or who are intoxicated. Pushing incidents thankfully are rare. So it's more a question of personal responsibility rather than making the system spend mega-dollars to retrofit 480 stations (meaning probably 1000+ platforms).Imagine the weekend or overnight service disruptions required to perform the installations. This idea needs a lot of thought before funding is even identified. Probably would start with the 2nd Ave. Subway stations at 72nd, 86th, and 96th. Also could be tried at a few high-density existing stations, say Times Square, before becoming systemwide. My guess is that this issue will be debated for the rest of my lifetime, and I am 60+ now. |
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