Congress Heights

WMATA unveils some prototypes fare gates “to reduce fare evasion”

Some interesting tweets from WMATA this morning:

“We’re continuing to look at ways to reduce fare evasion. The image shows a prototype customers will see at Fort Totten.”

“Here is another prototype shown that will be at Fort Totten to help reduce fare evasion.”

Also of note:

“We also have a new screen inside Columbia Heights. This screen will be an outward display of our security system.

“We want criminals to know we are watching you, and we will not tolerate any criminal behavior in our system.” says @wmatagm”

“We installed another digital screen at Columbia Heights for people to see information like wait times before entering the station.”