Debate at LA Metro board: Tap-to-exit stations, enforcing fares, weapon detectors

Supervisor Janice Hahn, the newly installed chair of the LA Metro board, wants more train station exits locked so that riders must prove they paid to ride by tapping their fare card to exit — or face non-payment citations or removal from the station.

A “Tap-To-Exit” pilot program began on May 28 in the North Hollywood B (Red) Line station in an effort to boost safety on that line, which has been near the top for violent crimes on the train lines, unlawful drug use and homeless people loitering...