https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/...t-fare-jumpers
"Revenue has doubled at 69th Street station since SEPTA installed gates that hinder fare-jumpers, officials say"
Okay I've seen enough, stop the pilot and immediately start installing these EVERYWHERE. I know they're broke but this is a massive solution for the L. It generates revenue while keeping addicts off. Septa's goal shouldn't be cleaning the trains more and removing homeless, it should be limiting them from ever getting on in the first placce. If someone gets on at Somerset, camps out, litters trash and needles, it gets cleaned at 69th street station. The goal is to limit it from ever happening.
I was always positive that Septa's fare evasion estimates were low. When I ride the L, I see about 50% of people pay and that's exactly what 69th street station pilot has proven.