Q&A
Specific technology to address subway surfing between train cars
2:16:41
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60 sec
Council Member Eric Dinowitz presses for information on specific technologies to address subway surfing between train cars, while MTA Chief Security Officer Michael Kemper explains current capabilities and ongoing efforts.
- Some train cars have the ability to capture video of individuals moving between cars, while others don't
- The MTA is in ongoing discussions about how to improve their capabilities with emerging technologies
- Kemper highlights the recent pilot program using drones as an example of employing new technology to address subway surfing
- The drone program is reported to be having success in tackling the subway surfing issue
Eric Dinowitz
2:16:41
the year.
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2:16:41
Trying to
Eric Dinowitz
2:16:42
interrupt, but I wanna be respectful of time and respectful of the chair.
2:16:44
I'm asking specifically addressing this issue, technology either on top of the train cars or if that's not feasible between the train cars where kids kids, children are climbing up.
Michael Kemper
2:16:58
Every And
Eric Dinowitz
2:16:59
that's and you may not see that from inside the car, but you would see that between the cars.
Michael Kemper
2:17:02
So some train cars have the ability to, capture, kids going in be in between the train cars, on video and some don't.
2:17:12
But this is a topic we're we're constantly in discuss discussions with to see how we can do better with emerging technology.
2:17:20
The drone is is an example of, an emerging technology that, we came across just a few months back, that intrigued us.
2:17:28
And and we piloted it for, you know, for lack of better words.
2:17:32
We piloted it and it's, if you're asking me my honest opinion, it it's it's having success, in this very, subject matter.
2:17:41
Good.
