For a third day NJ Transit is running the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail on modified schedules because of Monday's accident where a dumbass driver from one of the local developer sites tore down the overhead wiring needed for the HBLR to run. We understood the morning after there would be headaches and boy were there but now we're into the third day it's high time NJ Transit shows us they actually have real and solid contingency plans for such matters. Your whole line runs on overhead wiring, please don't tell us you haven't war-gamed this scenario.
So, day three and now we ask NJ Transit, what the hell?
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Showing posts with label hudson bergen light rail. Show all posts
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Sunday, April 10, 2016
NJ Transit, they're not only videotaping you, they're recording your voice
A quick reminder about your rights this morning as NJ Transit now admits not only are you on camera (hey, you're on camera everywhere anymore) but now they are recording your conversations/discussions or anything else you might say while on the train. That's right, NJ Transit is listening in to what you say. Did you sign up for that?
NJ Transit seems to want to hide behind the "people want to be safe" excuse but here, read for yourself:
"Passengers have repeatedly told the agency that security is a priority in the quarterly scorecard surveys of riders, Smith said. "The onboard surveillance systems are also a deterrent for crime and unruly behavior."
But security has to be balanced with a person's right to have a private conversation with the person next to them, critics said.
"You expect some privacy. You don't have it if you are yelling across the car. If you're sitting next to a person and talking to them and you don't know there is a microphone picking up your conversation, our laws say you have a right to a private conversation," said Ed Barocas, legal director of the state American Civil Liberties Union.
The NJ Transit talking head went onto obfuscate over what they are doing with the recordings or how long they'll be use or even HOW they'll be used. Good reading on a Sunday morning.
NJ Transit seems to want to hide behind the "people want to be safe" excuse but here, read for yourself:
"Passengers have repeatedly told the agency that security is a priority in the quarterly scorecard surveys of riders, Smith said. "The onboard surveillance systems are also a deterrent for crime and unruly behavior."
But security has to be balanced with a person's right to have a private conversation with the person next to them, critics said.
"You expect some privacy. You don't have it if you are yelling across the car. If you're sitting next to a person and talking to them and you don't know there is a microphone picking up your conversation, our laws say you have a right to a private conversation," said Ed Barocas, legal director of the state American Civil Liberties Union.
The NJ Transit talking head went onto obfuscate over what they are doing with the recordings or how long they'll be use or even HOW they'll be used. Good reading on a Sunday morning.
Friday, November 6, 2015
EXCLUSIVE:The Jersey City Desk has learned and now will report the reason for JCPD presence on HBLR tomorrow!
The Jersey City Police, along with several other emergency response teams will be on a training exercise tomorrow along the Hudson Bergen Light Rail line:
The NJ Transit Police Department's Office of Emergency Management will be conducting a training exercise tomorrow at the HBLR Caven Point Facility along with federal, state and local partners in order to evaluate a multiple agency response to a simulated transportation incident.
The Jersey City Desk has gotten ahold of leaked documents and this four hour training exercise is called, "Operation Big Mouth - Chris Christie with a Phone on a Quiet Car"
The Jersey City Desk, first with important news you can use.
The NJ Transit Police Department's Office of Emergency Management will be conducting a training exercise tomorrow at the HBLR Caven Point Facility along with federal, state and local partners in order to evaluate a multiple agency response to a simulated transportation incident.
The Jersey City Desk has gotten ahold of leaked documents and this four hour training exercise is called, "Operation Big Mouth - Chris Christie with a Phone on a Quiet Car"
The Jersey City Desk, first with important news you can use.
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Sometimes Monday just gets away from you
So enjoy a picture of the Light Rail, all aboard for Monday evening fun!
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Light Rail hits a car in downtown Jersey City
And Johnny put the action in his name by going to get exclusive pictures this morning. The accident occurred on the Light Rail line between Harsiumus Cove and the Financial Center at Second St. near Washington. The little VW GTI looks like it needs to learn a lesson in size ratio:
(x + 1)(x – 3) = 0 x + 1 = 0 or x – 3 = 0 x = –1 or x ยบ 3 = Light Rail Trains > VW GTIs.
Now to the pics:
(x + 1)(x – 3) = 0 x + 1 = 0 or x – 3 = 0 x = –1 or x ยบ 3 = Light Rail Trains > VW GTIs.
Now to the pics:
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Man opens fire at Hudson Bergen light rail station
"He's hates these train cars, he's trying to shoot the train cars"
Gunfire broke out at the Richard Street Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Station later on Sunday as one man apparently was chasing, then opened fire on a small group who scattered during the incident. Luckily, the guy was a terrible shot and missed everything and everyone (Ever hear of glasses there tough guy?).
The gunman was described as being in his late teens, 5-foot-8, and wearing a black T-shirt and blue jeans. If you have information on this shooter, please contact the Jersey City police at (201) 547-JAIL.
Mayor Healy's get tough on crime "We have a computer system that tells us where these incidents are most likely to happen and we spent a mint on it so naturally crime is up" plan is really reaping rewards. Johnny had the opportunity to talk with the erstwhile mayor as he ran for reelection last year. Every time the topic of crime would come up Healy would shrug his shoulders and pretty much blame the crime spike on society's ills (and Johnny would happily take a lie detector on this). Then, as now he's in over his head on this topic.
Gunfire broke out at the Richard Street Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Station later on Sunday as one man apparently was chasing, then opened fire on a small group who scattered during the incident. Luckily, the guy was a terrible shot and missed everything and everyone (Ever hear of glasses there tough guy?).
The gunman was described as being in his late teens, 5-foot-8, and wearing a black T-shirt and blue jeans. If you have information on this shooter, please contact the Jersey City police at (201) 547-JAIL.
Mayor Healy's get tough on crime "We have a computer system that tells us where these incidents are most likely to happen and we spent a mint on it so naturally crime is up" plan is really reaping rewards. Johnny had the opportunity to talk with the erstwhile mayor as he ran for reelection last year. Every time the topic of crime would come up Healy would shrug his shoulders and pretty much blame the crime spike on society's ills (and Johnny would happily take a lie detector on this). Then, as now he's in over his head on this topic.
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