lilbluefoxie Posted September 18, 2009 Share #1 Posted September 18, 2009 I called up the PATH customer service line asking about the photo permits, and the woman on the phone claims that they arent issuing them anymore and for "security reasons" they arent allowing anyone to take pictures. Has anyone else heard about this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted September 18, 2009 Share #2 Posted September 18, 2009 Don't just call once and think that person knows what's going on, they rarely do, just ask to speak to a supervisor or manager. - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amtrak7 Posted September 18, 2009 Share #3 Posted September 18, 2009 PATH's photo permit system is really elusive. If you ask to speak to a manager, they will know what you are talking about and tell you to visit the permit administrator at PATU headquarters. The problem is, they don't tell you which floor/room of the building, and the security guards will stop you from entering. There used to be a SubChat thread on the whole crazy permit process, but I can't seem to find it anymore. What I remember is that when you finally do get the permit, they put these rules in place: No infrastructure photos All photos must contain a station exit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilbluefoxie Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share #4 Posted September 19, 2009 once I obtain such permit, does it expire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted September 19, 2009 Share #5 Posted September 19, 2009 You make an appointment, and your visit for photographing is supervised. - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Railer Posted September 19, 2009 Share #6 Posted September 19, 2009 simply put, the trouble's not worth it. you might as well ignore the photo regulations on path and just hope you don't get caught. it's always worked for me, except that one time with that hispanic janitor and the PA-5's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted September 20, 2009 Share #7 Posted September 20, 2009 The Port Authority of NY/NJ are very slick, they've pretty much "banned" photography without doing so. They tell you need to get a permit from them and vague information on the office you can "get" one from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAA89 Posted September 20, 2009 Share #8 Posted September 20, 2009 PATH's photo permit system is really elusive. If you ask to speak to a manager, they will know what you are talking about and tell you to visit the permit administrator at PATU headquarters. The problem is, they don't tell you which floor/room of the building, and the security guards will stop you from entering. There used to be a SubChat thread on the whole crazy permit process, but I can't seem to find it anymore. What I remember is that when you finally do get the permit, they put these rules in place: No infrastructure photos All photos must contain a station exit Why must the photos include a station exit? I do not see why that is a requirement for security reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Railer Posted September 20, 2009 Share #9 Posted September 20, 2009 Why must the photos include a station exit? I do not see why that is a requirement for security reasons. as stated elsewhere, the PA is terrorist paranoid. the reason for an exit is not entirely known, but i would say a good guess is to make sure ur not taking pics of restricted areas. but other than that irdk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted September 20, 2009 Share #10 Posted September 20, 2009 I'd be paranoid too if i had a system that moved as many people as PATH does. - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubaruWRX Posted September 22, 2009 Share #11 Posted September 22, 2009 What what PATH have that's worth taking pictures of and let alone worth the hassle of trying to get a photo pass? I filmed up to the station entrance at WTC and put my camera away and went down.. while the temp station looks nice (does not look very temp to me) I saw nothing worth taking pics of.. but that's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted September 23, 2009 Share #12 Posted September 23, 2009 What what PATH have that's worth taking pictures of and let alone worth the hassle of trying to get a photo pass? I filmed up to the station entrance at WTC and put my camera away and went down.. while the temp station looks nice (does not look very temp to me) I saw nothing worth taking pics of.. but that's just me. The station is open to the construction, the elements, and is 100% functional only of course it's temporary! Only the platforms & tracks will remain after all is said and done. Did you expect them to prop up a tent with some wooden poles or something? There is a lot worth photographing down there. I get what they want people to do as far as photography, and it makes sense to me. The railfan in me wants to be able to freely photo all over, it's a VERY interesting system, in fact older than the subway, but i gotta respect the reasonable limitations they have in place. - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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