Would You Accept Screen Doors For The NYCTA?

[Slants4Lyfe]

Would You? Leave Your Reasons!!!

[Bombardier01800]

I would say no... Because to me they are expensive, they look bad, and they would get vandalized and stuff... They might also fail...

[Haven]

Yes and no.
Yes: it would seem cool, people wouldnt do suidice
No: videos would be messed up

[The Motörhead]

It won't work on the B Division until the car lengths are standardized but otherwise it *should* (though I gotta say, the MTA's priorities are a little screwy) at least be considered.

[ipac]

As a modern safety feature, yes.  I have seen children run around freely on platforms, thats a dangerous situation.  During rush hours when passengers are transferring, and a express train is late, there is a huge crowd waiting on the platform, with almost no room to navigate, making it a very dangerous situation.

Of course its not possible because of the different car lengths and variety of train models here.

[YankeesPwnMets]

Both.

Yes: Drunk Idiots will not fall off anymore, people with epilepsy won't have to risk falling, and it will protect the public

No: Expensive and people will spray on them, and I think people will also spit shit on them

[race]

Yes, because you ain't run and fall down.

[nickgoh45]

I personally agree with the idea of full-height platform screen doors being installed in New York.

Yes, it will require standardised train lengths as well as precise stopping. It wouldn't be easy to stop exactly at the point where the train doors match the screen doors.

However, screen doors can prevent people from jumping onto the rails and thus allowing for smooth train traffic without much disruptions from these fatal incidents.

Platform screen doors are expensive to maintain. The screen doors require manpower to regularly clean it as it collects dust all the time. If any of the screen doors shatter, it will cost quite a huge sum of money to replace them.

Overall, I think the idea of platform screen doors is great for a long run, especially for subways with long networks of underground lines. You may choose half-height platform screen doors for elevated and at-grade stations, these are used in Sunny Bay station in Hong Kong as well as quite a number of elevated stations in Singapore.


Platform Screen Doors at CC6 Stadium on the Circle Line [Underground].


Half-Height Platform Screen Doors at EW26 Lakeside on the East West Line [Elevated].

[joeyfjj]

You'll have to consider lots of factors including reliability (Will they break down or get stuck too often), safety, compatibility (in terms of door locations on the train, technical compatibility, and car lengths), ventilation, and more.

[Bombardier01800]

You'll have to consider lots of factors including reliability (Will they break down or get stuck too often), safety, compatibility (in terms of door locations on the train, technical compatibility, and car lengths), ventilation, and more.

Well, considering all the trash ppl throw... They would most likely get stuck...

[Rayvon]

looking at the amount of fights that go on, I'm pretty sure they'll break pretty often

[Pegasusleos4]

i would say yes because this will help keep people safe from getting hurt, especially the childrens and the suicidal peoples. For example if a suicidal people want to suicide by getting hit by the train he won't be able to because the screen door is preventing him which this is good. Also many train have been delayed or stop because someone fell onto the track.

[Bombardier01800]

Seeing how people act on the subway today, i can see glass doors to be a huge failure. Cracking would be rampant.

It's all just an accident waiting to happen...

[Pacific385]

Would You? Leave Your Reasons!!!

2 Words -  HELL NO.

[willischong]

Some pros and cons of screen doors.

The screen doors would enhance the station looks if they look modern enough. They will provide safety to all communters also. This also lets the passengers know where the doors will be located at when the train comes, if they don't, that is.

However, in some instances they may fail, such that it fails to open or close. Sometimes it may cause major delays. If it cracks, it might injure communters as well. Screen doors will look ugly if they get vandalized and stuff.

If it's properly maintained and cleaned, I'd say a yes to this question.

Seeing how people act on the subway today, i can see glass doors to be a huge failure. Cracking would be rampant.

Screen doors did break before in Singapore actually... it did crack before.



...and when they fail to operate properly