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Posted by Broadway Lion on Sun Nov 28 11:37:11 2004, in response to Re: NYCTA moves forward with photo ban, posted by SelkirkTMO on Sun Nov 28 01:39:51 2004. I have been giving this some thought, and maybe there *is* an action that we can do to get in there and get our photographs.If Selley is right, and I have no reason to doubt it, then this ban is being imposed upon the MTA from on high regardless of the circumlocutions articulated in the public directives, ergo maybe the MTA *is* willing to find a way to work with us. (?) The MTA has been very accomodating to railfans what with all of the MOD and railfan trips, perhaps the correct approach to them will prevail. Here is the text of the proposed "ban"... "...No photograph, film or video recording shall be made or taken on or in any conveyance or facility by any person, except members of the press holding valid press identification cards issued by the New York City Police Department or by others duly authorized in writing to engage in such activity by the authority. All photographic activity must be conducted in accordance with the provisions of this Part." I have highlighted the sentence that I am interested in. My proposal: That the MTA might issue such photographic permits to railfans. The catch is to do it without hastle or cost to the MTA. Therefore, Let the Transit Museum handle this project. Allow members of the Transit Museum to purchace an annual photo permit for say $20.00. The permit, a laminated ID card can be clipped in a visible position while taking photographs on the property. Employees and Police will be able to recognize the card, and may ask to examine it. The holder's name and address can be vetted with the Transit Police prior to the issue of the card. What the heck, there is a TA Police Officer on duty in the Transit Museum, right? How hard is it for him to call in for an NCIC check once in a while. Officers do *that* all day long. With the card is a booklet that describes what rules the holders of the card must follow ie: no lights, flash or tripods; not to obsruct passageways or other commuters; what areas may not be photographed, etc. On the obverse side of the card is a list of phone numbers to each Transit Police precinct office. This appears to me to be a win - win - win situation. The hard-ons in Homeland Security get their rule. The die-hard rail phans get their photos. And the Transit Muesum gets increased membership for minimal effort. ++++++++++ I suggest a letter campaign to the Transit Museum, and to the MTA with polite letters supporting this policy. Kevin, what do you think? Doe this have a chance of sneaking past the jackboots? |
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