Comments on: When subway security and MTA technology collide http://secondavenuesagas.com/2008/02/06/when-subway-security-and-mta-technology-collide/ A New York City Subway Blog Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:41:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Second Ave. Sagas | Blogging the NYC Subways » Blog Archive » In Boston, if you feel something, say something http://secondavenuesagas.com/2008/02/06/when-subway-security-and-mta-technology-collide/#comment-36474 Second Ave. Sagas | Blogging the NYC Subways » Blog Archive » In Boston, if you feel something, say something Fri, 30 May 2008 04:47:02 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/2008/02/06/when-subway-security-and-mta-technology-collide/#comment-36474 [...] New York, the MTA doesn’t enjoy the same threat of security cameras as the MBTA. While that may change, the MTA takes a very hands off approach to subway groping. Now and then, sexual offenders are [...] [...] New York, the MTA doesn’t enjoy the same threat of security cameras as the MBTA. While that may change, the MTA takes a very hands off approach to subway groping. Now and then, sexual offenders are [...]

]]> By: Second Ave. Sagas | Blogging the NYC Subways » Blog Archive » Gear problem puts the brakes on R160 delivery http://secondavenuesagas.com/2008/02/06/when-subway-security-and-mta-technology-collide/#comment-30486 Second Ave. Sagas | Blogging the NYC Subways » Blog Archive » Gear problem puts the brakes on R160 delivery Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:45:18 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/2008/02/06/when-subway-security-and-mta-technology-collide/#comment-30486 [...] of a contract. Already this year, we’ve seen stories about problems with the MTA’s security camera project and its bus arrival board project. We know that implementation of the arrival boards on the L line [...] [...] of a contract. Already this year, we’ve seen stories about problems with the MTA’s security camera project and its bus arrival board project. We know that implementation of the arrival boards on the L line [...]

]]> By: Second Ave. Sagas | Blogging the NYC Subways » Blog Archive » City Council questions MTA’s security plans http://secondavenuesagas.com/2008/02/06/when-subway-security-and-mta-technology-collide/#comment-26116 Second Ave. Sagas | Blogging the NYC Subways » Blog Archive » City Council questions MTA’s security plans Fri, 15 Feb 2008 07:20:43 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/2008/02/06/when-subway-security-and-mta-technology-collide/#comment-26116 [...] and off over the last few weeks, I’ve questioned the delays in implementation the MTA has faced as the agency has tried to implement its long-overdue security plan. While [...] [...] and off over the last few weeks, I’ve questioned the delays in implementation the MTA has faced as the agency has tried to implement its long-overdue security plan. While [...]

]]> By: twakum http://secondavenuesagas.com/2008/02/06/when-subway-security-and-mta-technology-collide/#comment-23863 twakum Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:31:58 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/2008/02/06/when-subway-security-and-mta-technology-collide/#comment-23863 these cameras will be for sale on eBay within 48 hours of their install in NYC... these cameras will be for sale on eBay within 48 hours of their install in NYC…

]]> By: Alon Levy http://secondavenuesagas.com/2008/02/06/when-subway-security-and-mta-technology-collide/#comment-23766 Alon Levy Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:27:10 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/2008/02/06/when-subway-security-and-mta-technology-collide/#comment-23766 I was being sarcastic. And sure, the Scotland Yard could learn about the bombers quickly using the cameras. But that's just scorekeeping; it doesn't prevent future attacks, as the city discovered two weeks later. I was being sarcastic.

And sure, the Scotland Yard could learn about the bombers quickly using the cameras. But that’s just scorekeeping; it doesn’t prevent future attacks, as the city discovered two weeks later.

]]> By: Stationstops.com http://secondavenuesagas.com/2008/02/06/when-subway-security-and-mta-technology-collide/#comment-23729 Stationstops.com Thu, 07 Feb 2008 13:36:22 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/2008/02/06/when-subway-security-and-mta-technology-collide/#comment-23729 "Indeed, London, where camera coverage is in the same ballpark as in 1984, has never had a terrorist attack since the IRA folded its operations." What about the 7/7 attacks? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7_July_2005_London_bombings “Indeed, London, where camera coverage is in the same ballpark as in 1984, has never had a terrorist attack since the IRA folded its operations.”

What about the 7/7 attacks?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7.....n_bombings

]]> By: Benjamin Kabak http://secondavenuesagas.com/2008/02/06/when-subway-security-and-mta-technology-collide/#comment-23578 Benjamin Kabak Wed, 06 Feb 2008 17:15:17 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/2008/02/06/when-subway-security-and-mta-technology-collide/#comment-23578 Ok. Fair point, Alon. But Scotland Yard was able to respond very quickly and nab suspects in the wake of the London bombings. Suicide bombings will be impossible to prevent in an open subway system anyway. Ok. Fair point, Alon. But Scotland Yard was able to respond very quickly and nab suspects in the wake of the London bombings. Suicide bombings will be impossible to prevent in an open subway system anyway.

]]> By: Alon Levy http://secondavenuesagas.com/2008/02/06/when-subway-security-and-mta-technology-collide/#comment-23577 Alon Levy Wed, 06 Feb 2008 17:13:43 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/2008/02/06/when-subway-security-and-mta-technology-collide/#comment-23577 <i>I think it’s a good idea; at the very least, it’s a major deterrent.</i> Indeed, London, where camera coverage is in the same ballpark as in 1984, has never had a terrorist attack since the IRA folded its operations. I think it’s a good idea; at the very least, it’s a major deterrent.

Indeed, London, where camera coverage is in the same ballpark as in 1984, has never had a terrorist attack since the IRA folded its operations.

]]> By: Second Ave. Sagas | Blogging the NYC Subways » Blog Archive » We apologize for the unavoidable delay http://secondavenuesagas.com/2008/02/06/when-subway-security-and-mta-technology-collide/#comment-23563 Second Ave. Sagas | Blogging the NYC Subways » Blog Archive » We apologize for the unavoidable delay Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:40:31 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/2008/02/06/when-subway-security-and-mta-technology-collide/#comment-23563 [...] 2nd Ave. Subway History « When subway security and MTA technology collide [...] [...] 2nd Ave. Subway History « When subway security and MTA technology collide [...]

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