Workers install a metal gate that will prevent customers from entering a MetroLink platform without a valid fare card in an effort to increase security Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Gary Baalman with Millstone Weber construction works to install metal a gate that will prevent customers from entering a MetroLink platform without a valid fare card Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
A rider passes a ticket validation scanner as workers install a metal gate that will prevent customers from entering a MetroLink platform without a valid fare card in an effort to increase security Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Riders walk around metal gates being installed that will prevent customers from entering a MetroLink platform without a valid fare card Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)