San Francisco's BART system has implemented new fare gates to reduce vandalism and fare evasion. The enhanced gates are designed to be more secure and difficult to bypass, addressing long-standing issues with system integrity.
The article examines the expansion of automated license plate reader surveillance in US cities, focusing on vendor Flock Safety. It details how Albuquerque's ALPR program evolved from 14-day data retention to a full year, with some data shared nationally. The piece discusses how law enforcement advances surveillance with minimal public scrutiny.
BART's new fare gates have resulted in a 1,000-hour reduction in cleanup time, a 41% drop in crime, and a $10 million increase in projected revenue.