What I said:
This is the root of the issue. By setting up a Fairless Square and not having any way of CONSISTENTLY enforcing proof of fare outside it, a situation has been created where people can take advantage and essentially ride the trains for free.
What was suggested at a meeting about Trimet safety this past Friday:
Could increased enforcement of fare payment help discourage misbehavior? TriMet and Gresham have said they will experiment by enclosing a rail station so that proof of payment is required to enter.