Subway turnstiles
1. Why are the New York City subway turnstiles designed the way they are?
-Why is the entrance the same as the exit?
-What could be more effective to make a better flow of people?
2. Who designed this system of the turnstile?
-Were other systems in place prior to this?
– What systems do other cities and countries use for their public transportation?
3. How long has the MTA been using this system?
– When was it invented?
– Where else is this style of turnstile used?
4. Why does the system of swiping the metrocard used?
– Who designed it?
-What else could be used and is there a better way?
5. How secure is this system?
-Does it effectively prevent people from getting through without paying?
-Are there design flaws in terms of security?
