An easy-to-install tripod turnstile for indoor and outdoor use. Its stainless-steel and aluminum construction is robust and reliable; a fast action gives high throughput of up to 40 passages per minute, and it can be configured for one-way or two-way operation. A compact pedestal design with a small footprint, an electromechanical mechanism that enhances user safety, and a stainless-steel build that guarantees years of reliable operation, even in high-traffic locations.