SEPTA Installs Full-Height Gates at Cecil B. Moore Station to Combat Fare Evasion

Philadelphia’s Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is bolstering its efforts to reduce fare evasion with the installation of full-height gates at the Cecil B. Moore Station on Broad Street in North Philadelphia. The move, announced on February 28, 2026, is part of a larger initiative to upgrade security and revenue collection across the transit system.

Addressing Fare Evasion with Recent Technology

The newly installed gates are designed to prevent riders from jumping over or crawling under traditional turnstiles, a common method of fare evasion. SEPTA officials state that this is a key step in improving the integrity of the fare system and ensuring equitable access for paying customers.

System-Wide Rollout

The Cecil B. Moore Station is among the first to receive the upgraded fare gate technology. SEPTA is on track to install more than 200 full-height gates at 14 stations throughout the system by June 2026. This phased implementation aims to minimize disruption to riders while maximizing the impact on fare evasion.

Cecil B. Moore Station: A Key Transit Hub

Cecil B. Moore station, located at 1700 North Broad Street, is a significant station on the SEPTA Metro B line, serving the Cecil B. Moore neighborhood and functioning as a primary access point for Temple University. According to Wikipedia, the station had an average of 5,644 daily boardings as of June 2007. The station features four tracks, with only the outer two currently in use, and separate fare control areas for northbound and southbound passengers.

SEPTA’s Commitment to Security and Service

This investment in fare gate technology reflects SEPTA’s ongoing commitment to providing safe, reliable, and accessible public transportation to the residents of Philadelphia and surrounding counties. SEPTA’s official website provides further information about services and accessibility.