# Eyeing upgrades happening at other transit systems around the country, Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine is set to propose further analysis of implementing fare gates at stations. The agency hopes to increase fare compliance on Link light rail, shoring up a revenue source.
As a NYC native who spent their youth doing exactly this, I reject this statement. I was an unfit fat kid. Also, why would fitness warrant a free ride? Logically that’s back asswards.
I support fare gates because those who are more fit get to skip them.
As a NYC native who spent their youth doing exactly this, I reject this statement. I was an unfit fat kid. Also, why would fitness warrant a free ride? Logically that’s back asswards.