Transit gateline incorporating display-integrated barriers

A transit system comprising:

• a gateline comprising:
• a first gate comprising a first display and a receiving antenna;
• one or more processors configured to perform operations comprising:
• receiving a first visual message;
• causing the first visual message to be displayed on the first display;
• receiving, via the receiving antenna, a wireless signal transmitted by a portable electronic device;
• and
• determining that a holder of the portable electronic device entered the transit system through the first gate based on receiving the wireless signal;
• a transit server configured to perform actions including:
• sending the first visual message to the gateline;
• in response to the holder of the portable electronic device entering the transit system through the first gate, transmitting an inquiry signal regarding an aspect of the first visual message to the portable electronic device;
• receiving, from the portable electronic device, a response signal;
• analyzing the response signal to determine that the response signal correctly verifies the aspect of the first visual message;
• and
• effecting a transit data augmentation amount to an account associated with the portable electronic device.