The MTA is proposing a bunch of new rules, including a couple of stupid ones: a ban on photos anywhere in the subway and transit system, and a ban on changing between subway cars while the train is in motion. Go and submit your comments and tell them how dumb these ideas are (MTA wide - MTA wide general - Rules Of Conduct Comment).

Response
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Dear Concerned MTA Customer:

Thank you for providing us with your opinion on the proposed changes to
the New York City Transit and Staten Island Railway Rules of Conduct.

In accordance with the rule-making procedures required under the State
Administrative Procedure Act, public comments on the proposed rules are
accepted during a 45-day period that begins when a notice of proposed
rulemaking is published in the New York State Register - the official
publication of the New York State Department of State.

The official 45 day comment period has commenced as of November 24,
2004. All comments submitted prior to and during the 45 day comment period
will be made part of the record and fully considered before any further
action is taken by the MTA Board.

Again, thank you for sharing your views
Discussion Thread
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Customer (Chris Andrichak) - 12/09/2004 07:34 PM
I am against the ban against photos in the subway system and on other
MTA properties.
- I think it is unenforceable
- the New York City subway system is famous and gets millions of
tourists a year, many of which want to take pictures. The subway system
itself is an attraction for people and creating a climate of fear of
punishment will not help this city or the MTA economically or socially
- designating certain types and parts of structures Security sensitive
and enabling employees and police to use their judgment in not allowing
photos would be much more constructive and much more proactive and
enabling for your employees

I am also against the ban on moving between subway cars
- there are often situations where a person could feel uncomfortable
because of someone else, or something else in the car that they are in
and would need to move to another car while the train is in motion
- frequently crowded subway cars make it quite useful to move to
another car
- this rule is also quite unenforceable