SEPTA debuts new gates at 69th Street station in effort to prevent fare evasion, beef up security

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- SEPTA debuted its brand new full-length fare gates Wednesday at Philadelphia's 69th Street Transportation Center.

The gates were activated at 11 a.m. at the entrance to the Market-Frankford Line at the 69th Street station.

SEPTA says they are meant to crack down on fare evasion and beef up security.

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The gates will utilize 3D technology to distinguish between adults, children and objects -- such as wheelchairs, strollers and luggage.

If they are effective, SEPTA may add them to more stations.