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Originally Posted by bizaro86
I'd probably leave 7th open. For one thing, it's the free fare zone anyway, and would be very difficult to restrict. Most of the Suburban stations would be much easier (many have only 1 entrance/exit already).
That would 80/20 rule the fare collection - everyone commuting pays at least one way, and the cost would be way less than trying to restrict the free fare zone.
But you're correct that the city is choosing to let the system be used in this manner. I'd be surprised if this doesn't become an issue in the next municipal election though. We elected a pretty progressive council last time, but I think physical safety is a likely wedge issue for right wing candidates to use.
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Restricting access to any platform doesn't seem like it should be that complicated. Just build a little glass wall/fence around it. Put doors that align with the train doors on the platform, and make them so they only open when the train has arrived and stopped. Problem solved, and better for safety so that nobody is getting pushed/jumping onto the tracks or dropping things onto the tracks.