Michael Finfer
2005-12-31 20:23:34 UTC
I received the following letter from George Warrington, executive
director of NJ Transit today:
Thank you for your letter regarding NJ Transit's proposed amendments to
NJAC 16:83, Conduct and Safety of the Public in the Use of NJ Transit
Equipment and Facilities, published in the New Jersey Register as PRN
2005-156.
We received an unusual number of public comments, almost all of them
regarding the proposed changes to the non-commercial photography policy.
Your input was taken into careful consideration by senior management.
In fact, I personally reviewed the public comments and concluded that
the proposed rule changes are impractical. I have, therefore, directed
that the proposed rule amendments be withdrawn. Like the majority of
Transit Systems around the country, we will not require permits for
non-commercial photography at this time.
Effective immediately, we will return to our historic practice, which
enables hobbyists and other non-commercial photographers to take
pictures in public areas throughout the NJ Transit system without
obtaining permission or providing prior notice. There will also
continue to be no restrictions on journalists in public areas of the system.
While you are on our system, I encourage you to support our police
department by calling the hotline-1-888-TIPS-NJT if you see any
suspicious behavior. Also, be advised that our police, as well as local
law enforcement, have a responsibility to provide for the safety and
security of our customers, employees, and assets. If an officer
receives a complaint or observes circumstances that warrant further
investigation, he or she may approach you. I ask that you cooperate
fully with the officer, understanding that he or she is concerned both
for your safety and the security of 800,000 commuters who ride the
system every day.
Thank you again for taking the time to submit your comments.
Sincerely,
George D. Warrington
Executive Director
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Michael Finfer
Bridgewater, NJ
director of NJ Transit today:
Thank you for your letter regarding NJ Transit's proposed amendments to
NJAC 16:83, Conduct and Safety of the Public in the Use of NJ Transit
Equipment and Facilities, published in the New Jersey Register as PRN
2005-156.
We received an unusual number of public comments, almost all of them
regarding the proposed changes to the non-commercial photography policy.
Your input was taken into careful consideration by senior management.
In fact, I personally reviewed the public comments and concluded that
the proposed rule changes are impractical. I have, therefore, directed
that the proposed rule amendments be withdrawn. Like the majority of
Transit Systems around the country, we will not require permits for
non-commercial photography at this time.
Effective immediately, we will return to our historic practice, which
enables hobbyists and other non-commercial photographers to take
pictures in public areas throughout the NJ Transit system without
obtaining permission or providing prior notice. There will also
continue to be no restrictions on journalists in public areas of the system.
While you are on our system, I encourage you to support our police
department by calling the hotline-1-888-TIPS-NJT if you see any
suspicious behavior. Also, be advised that our police, as well as local
law enforcement, have a responsibility to provide for the safety and
security of our customers, employees, and assets. If an officer
receives a complaint or observes circumstances that warrant further
investigation, he or she may approach you. I ask that you cooperate
fully with the officer, understanding that he or she is concerned both
for your safety and the security of 800,000 commuters who ride the
system every day.
Thank you again for taking the time to submit your comments.
Sincerely,
George D. Warrington
Executive Director
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Michael Finfer
Bridgewater, NJ