(The Associated Press circulated the following article on January 15.)
NEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey Transit has given up on a proposal to restrict amateur photographers from taking pictures of trains.
Transit officials said the proposed anti-terrorism measure, which would have required photographers to get an identification card and call railroad police 24 hours before taking photos, was not well-received by the public.
“Effective immediately, we will return to our historic practice, which enables hobbyists and other noncommercial photographers to take pictures in public areas,” Executive Director George D. Warrington said in a Dec. 30 letter to opponents.
A proposal to ban cameras in New York City subways was dropped by police and transit officials last year.