Look at all the Choo choo riders they say

[Manonthestreet]

only now do they mention all those who dont pay for their ride..... and now that everyone knows wonder how high that number goes

Fare dodgers cost Metro Transit up to 28K a week audit shows The Drive StarTribune.com
An audit conducted by the Met Council shows that Metro Transit is losing $15,849 to $28,343 per week because light-rail riders are not paying their fares.

 

[Old Rocks]

What would the cost of emplacement of those barriers, and their maintenance be, compared to the cost of the lost fares from non-payers?