Fare gates are going in at transit stops across Metro Vancouver, but a new study suggests they may have very little impact on fare evasion, crime and public disorder.
The study was carried out by criminologist Darryl Plecas at the University of the Fraser Valley.
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Plecas says the introduction of turnstiles and fare gates is perceived as an answer to fare evasion, but there’s little evidence to suggest they actually curb it.
Construction for Translink’s 171-million dollar program to install fare gates at Skytrain stations in Metro Vancouver began last year.
The fare gates are expected to be up and running this fall.
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