EXHIBIT D Submitted to the Transportation, Public Works and Independent Authorities Committee from Patrick J, FoyeTHE PORT AUTHORITY OF NY& NJ December 19, 2013 Mr. Charles A. Buono, Jr. Office of Legislative Services State of New Jersey State House Annex P.O. Box 068 Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Dear Mr. Buono: This letter is in response to the subpoena duces tecum, dated December 12, 2013, issued to Patrick Foye by the Assembly Transportation, Public Works and Independent Authorities Committee (the “Committee”). ‘The documents, Bates stamped PA ~ PF ~ 000001 to PA - PF - 000264, which resulted from a search of Port Authority records, are responsive to the ‘Committee's request for all documents and correspondence, produced between August 1, 2013 and the present date between the named parties concerning the reduction from three to one of the eastbound Fort Lee, New Jersey access lanes to the George Washington Bridge from September 9, 2013 through September 13, 2013. The documents are also responsive to the oral requests made of Mr. Foye at the Committee's hearing on December 9, 2013, with the exception of the requested economic analysis of the costs of the four-day lane reduction, which is being developed and will be provided in the near future. If you have any questions concerning the foregoing, kindly call me. Very truly yours, David R. Kromm DRK/pg. Direct Dial: (212) 435-3483THEPORT AUTHORITY OF NY & NJ PERSONNEL ORDER : To ‘ALL MEMBERS OF THE FORCE. [Issuing’ Authority: | Michael A. Fedorko, Superintendent of Police Dats Issued: 08729713. ‘Order No: 2013-PO-73 Date Revised: ‘Subject PROMOTION ANNOUNCEMENT - 2013, Page (3). Copy To: J. Dunne, T. Belfioe, J. Spezinle,C. Dickey, L. Koumoutsos, K. Connelly, M. Gartner, ‘A. Grasnpp, R. Hayes, C. Les, M, Nestor, S. Ortiz, $ Pasichow, DEA, LBA, PBA, SBA, File * am pleased to announce the following promotions effective Thursday, August 29, 2013: Inspector Gloria Frank to Assistant Chief Inspector Michael Guarnieri to Assistant Chief Inspector Norma Hardy to Assistant Chief Inspector Steven Rotolo to Assistant Chief te Inspector Ramon Martinez to Deputy Chief Captain Michael Brown to Inspector (Captain Raymond Bryan to Inspector ‘Captain Geraldo Silva to Inspector Captain Lisha Harper to Deputy Inspector ‘Captain Darcy Licorish to Deputy Inspector Mehul A. Feder bo Michael A. Fedorko ‘Superintendent of Police Director, Public Sefety Department PORT AUTHORITY POLICE . . * ide Serie Dinton 5 Peet, PA. PF -000001New Jersey State Assembly Committee on ‘Transportation, Public Works and Independent Authorities Hearing to Address Unannounced Lane Closures at the GWB Port Authority Executive Director Pat Foye Opening Remarks December 9, 2013 Good afternoon Chairman Wisniewski, Vice-Chair Stender and esteemed members of this committee. Lam here to address the committee regarding the lane closures in Fort Lee at the George Washington Bridge during the week of September 9, and to answer your questions at the conclusion of my brief opening remarks. ‘All of us here today recognize the importance of The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to our bi-state region’s economy and transportation infrastructure. Millions of residents from this region as well as visitors from around the world rely ‘on our facilities on a daily basis, and it is imperative that we conduct our business openly, and above all, in a manner that places the safety of our customers foremost. ‘This is something that both Govemors Cuomo and Christie have made clear is their number one priority. Under their collaborative leadership, we support more than '580,000 regional jobs; generate more than $23 billion in annual wages; and $80 billion in annual economic activity. The states work closely together and I work closely with Executive Director Bill Baroni, and with the Board of Commissioners, whose members are appointed by the Governors. Regarding the decision to restrict access from local roads in Fort Lee from three lanes to one, let me start by laying out the standards we employ when a traffic alteration is contemplated at any of our facilities: 1. Written sign off by the Tunnels Bridges and Terminals Department, as well as by Traffic Engineering and the Port Authority Police Department; [Page PA. PF - 0000022. Prior discussion with the local government and host community, a communications plan and plenty of advance notice to the commuting public; 3, Consideration of the effects on emergency vehicles; and, 4. Consideration of the financial impact on the PA in terms of additional costs, including overtime, given the public we serve. While my review of the lane closures at the George Washington Bridge for four days during the week of September 9 is continuing, its clear that the closure met none of these conditions. ‘After inquiring with bridge personnel on what I deemed an ill-advised operation, I “ordered the immediate reopening of the lanes as quickly and safely as possible. 1 also made clear that changes to Fort Lee access lanes would require the same due diligence we apply throughout our facilities. {In the time that has lapsed since the unannounced closures, I have learned, as has this committee, that the agency's Director of Interstate Capital Projects, David Wildstein made the decision on or about September 5 to restrict local access lanes to the upper level toll plaza in Fort Lee from three lanes to one. Mr. Wildstein failed to provide notice to the leadership of our Public Safety Department—including our Chief Security Officer and the Chief of the Department, or to the Borough of Fort Lee, Fort Lee police and first responders, other Bergen County communities, the commuting public, or senior leadership within the Port ‘Authority, including me. ‘Asa result of his decision, commuters entering the George Washington Bridge were subject to hours of gridlock, and the Borough of Fort Lee was, for all intents and purposes, shut down during the morning rush. Drivers complained of four-hour commutes, and Port Authority Police expended significant resources to create traffic diversions to safely control the massive back up of vehicles on Fort Lee roads. 21Page PA-PF 000008September 9 was also the first day of school for many children in the surrounding communities and we now know that there were reports from parents and local schools that many school buses were delayed due to the unnecessary gridlock that engulfed the Borough of Fort Lee. Most alarmingly however, it has been reported that ambulances, police cars, fire trucks and other public safety vehicles were also needlessly delayed, putting the public’s safety at risk. Thankfully, it appears there was no resulting loss of life due to the closures; however, that is of litle comfort to me or my colleagues at the Port ‘Authority who believe that the safety of the traveling public is the Port Authority's number one priority. Let me be clear, the decision to restrict local access to the George Washington Bridge during the morning rush bypassed normal operating procedure, without proper transparency and openness, and it directly violated our agency’s primary responsibility to protect our customers and personnel. To ensure incidents such as this do not happen again under my watch, I have put in place a host of procedures, checks, and balances to make sure non-emergency traffic pattem changes are thoroughly vetted and communicated. One need only to look at how we have handled planned closures for other important improvement and maintenance projects. This includes the GWB Upper Level Deck Replacement, the Lincoln Tunnel Helix fix, the Bayonne Bridge Raise the Roadway project, and the Outerbridge Crossing deck repaving—all examples of where we have notified and carefully coordinated with local communities, media, state DOTS, $11, Transcom, and public safety officials. With that, I will take your questions. 3|Page PA PF -000004ico, Ron. Marsico, Ron Monday, September 09, 2013 5:58 PM ‘erechler@rxrrealty.cor Foye, Patrick; Baroni, Bill Danielides, Philiops Ma, John; Wikdstein, David; MacSpadden, Lisa; Coleman, Steve; Simon, Brian; Lado, Tina; Buchbinder, Darrell; ‘michael drewniak@gov state.ri.us'; Joshua Viasto@exec.ry.gov's Garten, David Subject: Port Authority Nightly Media Activity Report 9/9/13 1w Media Relations issued an advisory to inform media about the Port Authority's 9/12 Interfaith Remembrance Service scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday. Mt Media Relations proactively reached out to the Staten Island Advance and pitched the story of this weekend's PAPD arrest of a New Hampshire woman for aggravated DW/ at the ‘Outerbridge Crossing. The paper says it plans on running the story both online and in the print edition. : 1m Eva Kern of DNA Info is following up on the NY Post Page 6 story related to negotiations between the Port Authority and hotelier Andre Balazs about turning the TWA Flight Center at JFK Airport into a boutique hotel. We referred the reporter to the Balazs' tear. Ron Marsico Assistant Director/Media Relations ‘The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey 212-435-7777 rmarsico@par PA-PF- 000005Marsico, Ron. Marsico, Ron Tuesday, September 10, 2013 5:59 PM ‘srechler@nxreally.com’ Foye, Patrick; Beroni, Bil; Danislides, Philippe: Ma, John, Widsteln, David; MacSpadden, Lisa; Coleman, Steve; Simon, Brian; Lado, Tina; Buchbinder, Darrel ‘michael.drewniak@gov.state.n.us'; Joshua Viesto@exec.ny.gov' Garten, David Port Authority Nighly Media Activity Report 9/10/43 Executive Director Foye updated media outlets, including Daybreak UK, Telemundo and Jocal WCBS on the construction progress at One WTC. MW Arise News requested an interview with CSO Dunne on security at WTC in a post 9/11 world, Response pending. ‘Verena Dobnik of the Associated Press is working on @ story about bridges across the country and inquired as to whether any of the PA crossings are classified as structurally deficient. We told her that no PA crossings were classified as structurally deficient. '& Scott McCartney, aviation columnist for the Wall Street Journal, s working on a story about public artwork at the nation’s alrports and requested information about works of art at the PAsirports. We are seeking information from PA Aviation staff for a response review. 1 Katia Hetter of CNN, Danny King of Travel Weekly and Sarah Theeboom of Time Out New York called with follow-up questions about the weekend NY Post story about hotelier Andre Balazs’ plans for the TWA Flight Center at JFK Airport. We referred the reporters to the hotelier. 1 The NY Post and Ciiffview Pilot inquired about a report of a potential suicide attempt today at the GWB. We let reporters know it was a false alarm, stemming from a report of a homeless man who had no intention of jumping, who picked up a Lifeline help phone on the bridge. Media Relations proactively pitched to the NY Daily News, NY Post, Newsday and DNAinfo a story about PAPD detectives arresting a LaGuardia Airport duty free shop employee in connection with the alleged use of a stolen credit card. Vanessa Ott from inside Edition and Larry Rosenthal from the Associated Press called regarding a News 12 NJ story that cals into question claims made by a Barnegat, NI man that he was rescued by a PAPD officer from the WTC site on 9/21. We did not respond. Ron Marsico Assistant Director/Media Relations ‘The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey 232-435-7777 emarsico@panyni.zov PA-PF 000006Marsico, Ron From: Sent: To: Subject: Marsico, Ron Wednesday, September 11, 2013 6:03 PM ‘srechler@rxrreatty.com'; Foye, Patrick; Baroni, Bil; Danielides, Philippe; Ma, John; Widstein, David; MacSpadden, Lisa; Coleman, Steve; Simon, Brian; Lado, Tina; Buchbinder, Darrell, ‘michael drewniak@gov state.nj.us’; Joshua. Viasto@exec.ny.gov', Garten, David Port Authority Nightly Media Activity Report 9/41/13 Numerous media outlets reported from the World Trade Center site on the ceremony marking the 12" anniversary of 9/11. Jake Pearson of the Associated Press, Edgar Sandoval of the Daily News, Dean Meminger of NY1, Jonathan Inoa of NY1 Noticias, Monica Miller from WCBS Radio and other media are working on stories based on their coverage of the Port Authority's 9/11 Interfaith Remembrance Service. Media outlets called about a possible security threat to JFK and LAX airports that the FB! has deemed non-credible. We referred reporters to the FBI, which issued a statement. Steve Strunsky of The Star-Ledger inquired about a potential gubernatorial visit to Newark Liberty International Airport tomorrow. We did not respond. Several media outlets inquired about an incident involving a woman on a Delt flight at LaGuardia Airport who initially refused to put her lap dog in a cage aboard her fight, before agreeing. We referred reporter to Delta Air Lines. John Lampl, a Los Angeles Times freelancer, is working on a story about the first British ‘Rirways A380 going to LAX Airport and sought information about A380s using JFK ‘Airport. We let the reporter know that Emirates, Air France, Korean and Singapore airlines serve JFK with A380s and that Lufthansa once did. Matthew McGrath of the Bergen Record called about a vehicle accident at the George Washington Bridge involving a school bus and passenger car. We let the reporter know it was a minor fender bender, with no Ron Marsico Assistant Director/Media Relations ‘The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey 212-435-7777 PA. PF - 000007Marsico, Ron. From: Marsico, Ron Sent: ‘Thursday, September 12, 2013 6:27 PM To: ‘srechler@natealty.com'; Foye, Patrick; Baroni Bil: Danielides, Philippe: Ma, John; Wildstein, David; MacSpadden, Lisa; Coleman, Steve; Simon, Brian; Lado, Tina; Buchbinder, Darrel ‘michael drewniak@gov-state.ni.us’, Voshue. Viasto@exec.ny.9ov's Garten, David Subject: Port Authority Nightly Media Activity Report 9/12/13 © Clare Trepasso of the NY Daily News sought comment on a aircraft noise bill pending in ‘Albany. We provided information to the reporter about the Port Authority's noise ‘monitoring initiatives. {John Cichowksi of the Bergen Record inquired about a change in the amount of toll anes available to Ft. Lee residents at the GWB. We told the reporter that the Port Authority is reviewing traffic safety patterns at the GW. and that PAPD has been in contact with Fort Lee PD throughout the transition. Media Relations staffed ED Foye at a Transportation Research Forum luncheon this. afternoon where he provided the audience with an update on P3 projects at the PA. Engineering News Record was in attendance. ‘Steve Strunsky of The Star-Ledger inquired about a suicide jumper today at the GWB. We did not respond. ‘Torn DiPoto of The Star-Ledger called regarding New Jersey Economic Development ‘Authority funding for the Goethals Bridge project. We did not respond. Curtis Eihelberger of Bloomberg News requested an interview with a Port Authority official regarding aviation planning for the 2014 Super Bowl. Response pending. Joan Gralla from Newsday is seeking information about the PA's role in asbestos removal at ‘Ground Zero both before and after 9/11. We are working with WTC to understand our role, fon Marsico Assistant Director/Media Relations The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey 212-435-7777 marsico@panvolgov A-PF -000008Marsico, Ron Friday, September 13, 2013 6:02 PM rey er@rxrealty.com’ Foye, Patrick; Baroni, Bik Danielides, Philippe: Tie Jone Wildstein, David, MacSpaddon, Lisa; Coleman, Steve; Simon, Brian; Lado, Tina; Buchbinder, Darrell, eichael.drewniak@gov.state.n.us’, Joshua Viasto@exec.ny.9oV' Garten, David Subject: Port Authority Nightly Media Activity 9/13/13 tn The Bergen Record and WNYC Radio are working on stories about 2 General ‘Accounting, Garice report that was citzal ofthe Port Authority's transparency efforts prior to he 2011 ca and fare increase. We issued a response stressing the agency's commitment fo We welt and fare revenues to make critical infrastructure improvements and engaging the public in the process. ia_The Bergen Record, WCBS Radio and the Fort Lee Suburbanite inquired about 2 For™ srtnerty decision to reopen two of three closed toll booths closed earlier this week after aaarvaring led to sigrificant traffic delays for some GWB commuters, We isued 2 ie ment that said we are evaluating trafic safety paterns at the GWB andl will now review the results to determine the best traffic patterns for the crossing im Judy Randall ofthe Staten Island Advance attended Senator Schumer's Press conference urging the USCG to expedit the bridge permit forthe Goethals Bridge and asked us for craeent, We provided a comment that touted the benefits ofthe project for the region spat noted that we look forward to construction beginning as soon as possible. Ron Marsico ‘esistant Director/Media Relations ‘The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey 212-435-7777 tmarsico@panvii.gov PA- PF -000008 eeFoye, Patrick Friday, September 13, 2013 7:44 AM Fulion, Cedrick, Durando, Robert Baroni, Bik Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumoutsos, Lou's; Zif, Peter, Samson, David; ‘Rechler, ‘Scott’: Buchbinder, Darrell Subject: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB Importance: High after reading last night's media pendings, | made inquiries and recelved calls on this matter which is very YousIng Here ait learned: reversing over 25 years of PA GWB operations the three lanes in Fort Lee eastbound to the GWE were aa veed to one lane on Monday of this week without notifying Fort Lee, the commuting public we serve, the £0.6° reece eision of this magnitude should be made only after careful deliberation and upon signoff bythe ED. Repor aaethat Fort Lee has experienced severe traffic delays engulfing the entire Fort Lee area since Monday. | 27% ‘appalled by ae net er provesy, fire to inform our customers and Fort Lee and most ofall bythe dangers created tothe public reece am reversing this decision now effective 25 son as TBT and PAPD tell me itis safe todo so today. {am making this decision for the following reasons: 4. This hasty and il-advsed decsion has resulted in delays to emergency vehices. | pray that no life has been lost cr trip of a hospital- or hospice-bound patient delayed. 2. Thishosty and il-advised decision has undoubtedly had an adverse effect on economic activity in both states. Tre re contrary to the directive we have from our Governors to do everything possible to create jobs in both States. 13, {will not allow this hasty and illadvised decision to detay the travels of those obs the holidays to follow. 4, believe this hasty and Yom Kippur tonight or advised deci violates Federal Law and the laws of both States. To be clear, will get to the bottom of this abusive decision which violates everything this agency stands fo; | intend to roan cian PA process was wrongfully subverted and the pubic interest damaged to say nothing ofthe credibility ofthis, agency. Finally, arn open to considering changes to each of our facies if there isa case to be made hat change will benefit {he public Interest. In the case ofthe Fort Lee eastbound access lanes, approval cf this action will require: 1. Wetten signoff by TBT, Trafic Engineering and PAPO. That signoff was not sought or obtained here, + Prior discussion with the local government and a communication plan and plenty of advance notice to the commuting public. That did not occur here. 3. Consideration of the effects on emergency vehicles and sign off by PAPD. That did not occur here. 4. Consideration ofthe financial impact on the PA in terms of O/T. That too did not occur here. cedric and Bob—please let this group know when access to three lanes in Fort Lee can be restored as soon as possible today. This is a matter of public safety and time is of the essence. Pat PA-PF -090010Foye, Patrick Foye, Patrick Friday, September 13, 2013 6:01 AM Fulton, Cedrick Please call me after 6am PA-PF 000011‘oye, Patrick rom: Durando, Robert ‘Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 6:08 AM To: Foye, Patrick Subject: Re: Please call me after Gam ok Original Message ~ From: Foye, Patrick Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 06:01 AM To: Durando, Robert Subject: Please call me after 6am PA-PF 000012‘oye, Patrick \ rom: Fulton, Cedrick ‘Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 7:46 AM To: Foye, Patrick; Durando, Robert Ce: Beroni, Bill Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumoutsos, Louls; Zipf, Peter; Samson, David; ‘Rechler, Scott; Buchbinder, Darrell Subject: Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB Understood. Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. From: Foye, Patrick ‘Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 7:44 AM To: Fulton, Cedrick; Durando, Robert Co Baronl, Bil; Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumoutsos, Louis; Zpt, Peter; Samson, David; Rechler, Scott; Buchbinder, Darrell ‘Subject: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB After reading last night’s media pendings, | made inquiries and received calls on this matter whichis very troubling. Here is what | learned: reversing over 25 years of PA GWE operations, the three lanes in Fort Lee eastbound to the GWE were Tedueed to one lane on Monday of this week without notifying Fort Lee, the commuting public we serve, the ED oF meals. A decision ofthis magnitude should be made only ater careful deliberation and upon sign off by the ED. Reports aye hat Fort Lee hes experienced severe traffic delays engulfing the entire Fort Lee area since Monday. lam appalied by he lack of process, fallure to Inform our customers and Fort Lee and most of all by the dangers created to the public iierest, so 1am reversing this decision now effective as soon as TBT and PAPD tell me its safe to do so today. ‘am making this decision for the following reasons: +L Thishasty and ilkadvised decision has resulted in delays to emergency vehicles. | pray that no life has been lost or trip of a hospital- or hospice-bound patient detayed. 2, This hasty and ill-advised decision has undoubtedly had an adverse effect on economic activity in both states. ‘That's contrary to the directive we have from our Governors to do everything possible to create jobs in both States. 3, {will not allow this hasty and i-advised decision to delay the travels of those observing Yom Kippur tonight or ‘the holidays to follow. 4, believe this hasty and ill-advised decision violates Federal Law and the laws of both States. ‘To be clear, | will get to the bottom of this abusive decision which violates everything this agency stands for; qeorn now BA process was wrongfully subverted and the public interest damaged to say nothing ofthe credibility of his agency. Finally, am open to considering changes to each of our facilities if there isa case to be made that change will enefit the public interest. In the case ofthe Fort Lee eastbound access lanes, approval ofthis action will equire: 4. Written sign off by TBT, Traffic Engineering and PAPD. That sign off was not sought or obtained here. 2. Prior discussion with the local government and a communication plan and plenty af advance notice to the ‘commuting public. That did not occur here. 13, Consideration of the effects on emergency vehicles and sign off by PAPD. That did not occur here. 4. Consideration of the financial impact on the PA in terms of O/T. That too did not occur here. Jedric and Bob—please let this group know when access to three lanes in Fort Lee can be restored as soon as possible today. This is a matter of public safety and time is of the essence. 1 PA-PF - 000018Pat PA-PF- o000teFoye, Patri rom: Durando, Robert ‘Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 8:04 AM To: Foye, Palrick, Fulton, Cedrick ce: Baroni, Bill Dunne, Joseph P.; Kouroutsos, Louls; Zipf, Peter, Samson, David; “‘gRechler@RXRReally.com’; Buchbinder, Darrell ‘Subject: __Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB We have restored the 3 toll lanes to Ft Lee. From: Foye, Patrick ‘Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 07:44 AM To: Fulton, Cedrick; Durando, Robert ‘Ce: Baroni, Bil; Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumoutsos, Louis; Zipf, Peter; Samson, David; ‘Rechler, Scott -; Buchbinder, Darrell ‘Subject: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB ‘After reading last night's media pendlings, | made inquiries and received calls on this matter which is very troubling: Here i: whet | learned: reversing over 25 years of PA GW operations, the three lanes in Fort Lee eastbound to the GWB were weuced to one lane on Monday ofthis week without notifying Fort Lee, the commuting public we serve, the ED oF Media, A decision ofthis magnitude should be made only after careful deliberation and upon sign off by the ED. Repos rethat Fort Lee has experienced severe traffic delays enguffing the entire Fort Lee area since Monday, lam appatied by the lack of process, failure to inform our customers and Fort Lee and most of al bythe dangers created to the public inverest, 30 lam reversing this decision now effective as soon as TBT and PAPD tell me itis safe to do s0 today. ‘arm making this decision for the following reasons: 4. This hasty and ilkadvised decision has resulted in delays to emergency vehicles. pray that no life has been lost or trip of a hospital- or hospice-bound patient detayed. 2. This hasty and il-advised decision has undoubtedly had an adverse effect on economic activity n both states. ‘Thats eontrary to the directive we have from our Governors to do everything possible to create jobs in both states. 3, | will not allow this hasty and il-advised decision to delay the travels of those observing Yom Kippur tonight or the holidays to follow. 4. {believe this hasty and ill-advised decision violates Federal Law and the laws of both States. ‘To be clear, will get to the bottom of this abusive decision which violates everything this agency stands for, | intend to learn how PA process was wrongfully subverted and the public interest damaged to say nothing ofthe credibility ofthis agency. Finally, lam open to considering changes to each of our facilities if there isa case to be made that change will benefit the public interest. In the case ofthe Fort Lee eastbound access lanes, approval ofthis action will require: 4. Written sign off by TBT, Traffic Engineering and PAPD. That sign off was not sought or obtained here. 2. prior discussion with the local government and a communication plan and plenty of advance notice to the commuting public. That did not occur here. 3. Consideration of the effects on emergency vehicles and sign off by PAPD. That did not occur here. 4. Consideration of the financial impact on the PA in terms of O/T. That too did not occur here. Cedric and Bob—please let this group know when access to three lanes in Fort Lee can be restored as soon as possible today. This is a matter of public safety and time is of the essence. 1 PA-PF 000018Pat PA-PF -000018Foye, Patrick fom: Koumoutsos, Louls, Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 8:19 AM To: Foye, Patrick; Fulton, Cedrick; Durando, Robert Co: Baroni Bi Dune, Joseph P Zipt, Peter, Samson, David; 'Rechler, Scott; Buchbinder, ‘Subject: RE: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB Received From: Foye, Patrick ‘Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 7:44 AM ‘Tos Fulton, Cedrick; Durando, Robert Te eure Bll, Dunne, Josegh P.; Koumoutsos, Louis; Zp, Peter, Samson, David; "Rechler, Scot’, Buchbinder, Darrell Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB Importance: High ‘After reading last night's media pendings, | made inquiries and received calls on this matter which is very trouBtng, Here het | learned: reversing over 25 years of PA GWB operations, the three lanes in Fort Lee eastbound to the GB were ajuced to one lane on Monday of this week without notifying Fort Lee, the commuting public we serve the £D oF media, A decision ofthis magnitude should be made only after careful deliberation and upon sign off by the ED. Repos are that Fort Lee has experienced severe traffic delays engulfing the entire Fort Lee area since Monday. |a/) appalled by he lack of process, failure to inform our customers and Fort Lee and most of ally the dangers created tothe public arecrest, so 'am reversing this decision now effective as soon as TBT and PAPD tel me itis safe to do so today. ‘am making this decision for the following reasons: 4, Thishasty and advised decision has resulted in delays to emergency vebicles. | ray that noe has been lost or trip of a hospitat- or hospice-bound patient delayed. 2, Thishasty and il-advised decision has undoubtedly had an adverse effect on economic activity in both states ‘That fs entrary to the directive we have from our Governors to do everything possible to create jobs in both States. 4, “Lull not allow this hasty and ill-advised decision to delay the travels of those observing Yom Kippur tonight or the holidays to follow. ‘4, believe this hasty and lkadvised decision violates Federal Law and the laws of both States. ‘Tobe clear, | wil get tothe bottom of this abusive decision which violates everthing this agency stands for, tinted to case ow PA process was wrongfully subverted and the public interest damaged to say nothing ofthe credibly ofthis agency. Finally, Lam open to considering changes to each of our facilities if there isa case to be made that change will benefit the public interest. Inthe case ofthe Fort Lee eastbound access lanes, approval ofthis action wil require: 1. Written sign off by T8T, Traffic Engineering and PAPO. That sign off was not sought or obtained here, 3 prior discussion with the focal government and a communication plan and plenty of advance notice to the ‘commuting public. That did not occur here. 3. Consideration of the effects on emergency vehicles and sign off by PAPO. That did not occur here 4. Consideration of the financial impact on the PA in terms of O/T. That too did not occur here. edric and Bob—please let this group know when access to three lanes in Fort Lee can be restored as soon as possible today. This isa matter of public safety and time is of the essence, 1 PA-PF -000017PA-PF -opoateFoye, Patrick rom: Baroni, Bil ent: Friday, September 13, 2013 8:41 AM To: Foye, Patrick, MacSpadden, Lisa Subject: Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB Pat we need to discuss prior to any communications. Sent from my iPhone ‘On Sep 13, 2023, at 8:28 AM, "Foye, Patrick” wrote: ‘Thanks, Bob. I'l set up meeting to discuss this issue. ‘Looping Lisa—how do we get word out? From: Durando, Robert ‘Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 08:04 AM ‘To: Foye, Patrick; Fulton, Cedrick Ce: Baroni, Bil; Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumoutsos, Louis; Zipf, Peter; Samson, David; "sRechler@RXRRealty.com’ ; Buchbinder, Darrell ‘Subject: Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB We have restored the 3 toll lanes to Ft Lee. From: Foye, Patrick Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 07:44 AM To: Fulton, Cedrick; Durando, Robert Ce: Baroni, Bil; Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumoutsos, Louis; Zipf, Peter; Samson, David; 'Rechler, Scott’ ‘; Buchbinder, Darrell ‘Subject: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB ‘After reading last night’s media pendings, | made inquities and received calls on this matter which is very ‘troubling, Here is what | learned: reversing over 25 years of PA GWB operations, the three lanes in Fort Lee eastbound to the GWB were reduced to one fane on Monday of this week without notifying Fort Lee, the commuting public we serve, the ED or Media. A decision of this magnitude should be made only after careful deliberation and upon sign off by the ED. Reports are that Fort Lee has experienced severe traffic delays engulfing the entire Fort Lee area since Monday. !'am appalled by the lack of process, failure to inform our customers and Fort Lee and most of al by the dangers created to the public interest, so am reversing this decision now effective as soon as TBT and PAPD tell me it is safe to do so today. 11am making this decision for'the following reasons: 1. This hasty and illadvised decision has resulted in delays to emergency vehicles. | pray that no life has been lost or trip of a hospital- or hospice-bound patient delayed. 2. This hasty and ilhadvised decision has undoubtedly had an adverse effect on economic activity in both states. That is contrary to the directive we have from our Gavernors to do everything possible to create jobs in both States. 3. Iwill not allow this hasty and ill-advised decision to delay the travels of those observing Yor. Kippur tonight or the holidays to follow. PA-PF - 0000194, Ibelieve this hasty and ill-advised decision violates Federal Law and the laws of both States. _-~ Tobe der, | will get tothe bottom ofthis abusive decision which violates everything tis gency stands C for, Lintend to learn how PA process was wrongfully subverted and the public Interest damaged to soy nothing of the credibility of this agency. Finally, lam open to considering changes to each of our facilities if there is @ case to be made that ‘Change will benefit the public interest, In the case ofthe Fort Lee eastbound access lanes, approval of this action will require: 1. Written sign off by TBT, Traffic Engineering and PAPD. That sign off was not sought or obtained here. 12. Prior discussion with the local government and a communication plan and plenty of advance notice to the commuting public. That did not occur here. +3. Consideration of the effects on emergency vehicles and sign off by PAPD. That did not occur here. 4, Consideration of the financial impact on the PA in terms of O/T. That too did not occur here cedrie and Bob—please let this group know when access to three lanes in Fort Lee can be restored as soon as possible today. This isa matter of public safety and time is of the essence. Pat PA. PF-000020Foye, Patrick Baroni, Bil Friday, September 13, 2013 9:03 AM Foye, Patrick MacSpadden, Lisa Subject: Re’ Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB am on way to office to discuss. There can be no public discourse, Sent from my iPhone ‘on Sep 13, 2013, at 8:55 AM, “Foye, Patrick" wrote: Bill we are going to fix this fiasco From: Baroni, Bil ‘Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 08:40 AM Patrick; MacSpadden, Lisa ‘Subject: Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB Pat we need to discuss prior to any communications. Sent from my iPhone on Sep 13, 2013, at 8:28 AM, "Foye, Patrick” wrote: ‘Thanks, Bob. Ill set up meeting to discuss this issue. Looping Lisa--how do we get word out? From: Durando, Robert Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 08:04 AM ‘To: Foye, Patrick; Fulton, Cedrick Te: Bevoni, Bl; Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumoutsos, Louis; Zif, Peter; Samson, David; C < >; Buchbinder, Darrell ‘sRechler@RXRRealty. com Subject: Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB ‘We have restored the 3 toll lanes to Ft Lee. From: Foye, Patrick Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 07:44 AM To: Fulton, Cedrick; Durando, Robert Ce; Baroni, Bl; Dunne, Joseph P.; Kouroutsos, Louis; Zipf, Peter; Samson, David; *Rechler, Scott’ ; Buchbinder, Darrell ‘Subject: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB After reading last night's media pendings, | made inquiries and received calls on this matter which is very troubling. Here is what | learned: reversing over 25 years of PA ‘GWE operations, the three lanes in Fort Lee eastbound to the GWB were reduced to cne lane on Monday of this week without notifying Fort Lee, the commuting public we Soe, the ED or Media. A decision ofthis magnitude should be made only after careful 1 PA- PF -oocatdeliberation and upon sign off by the ED. Reports are that Fort Lee has experienced Severe traffic delays engulfing the entire Fort Lee area since Monday. ! am appalled by the lack of process, failure to inform our customers and Fort Lee and most of all by the dangers created to the public interest, s0 | am reversing this decision now effective as soon as TBT and PAPD tell me itis safe to do so today. this decision for the following reasons: 1, This hasty and ill advised decision has resulted in delays to emergency vehicles. 1 pray that no life has been lost or trip of a hospital- or hospice-bound patient delayed. 2. This hasty and ill-advised decision has undoubtedly had an adverse effect on ‘economic activity in both states. That is contrary to the directive we have from ‘our Governors to do everything possible to create jobs in both States. 3.1 will not allow this hasty and il-advised decision to delay the travels of those observing Yom Kippur tonight or the holidays to follow. ‘4. {believe this hasty and ill-advised decision violates Federal Law and the laws of both States. ‘To be clear, | will et to the bottom of this abusive decision which violates everything this agency stands for intend to learn how PA process was wrongfully subverted and the public Interest damaged to sey nothing ofthe credit ofthis agency. Finally, arn open to considering changes to each of our Facilities if there is case to be Frade that change will benefit the pubic interest. In the case ofthe Fort Lee eastbound access lanes, approval ofthis action will require: 4. Written sign off by T8T, Traffic Engineering and PAPD. That sign off was not sought or obtained here. 2. Prior discussion with the local government and a communication plan and plenty of advance notice to the commuting public. That did not occur here. 3. Consideration of the effects on emergency vehicles and sign off by PAPD. That did not occur here. ‘4, Consideration ofthe financial impact on the PA in terms of O/T. That too did not occur here. . Cedric and Bob—please let this group know when access to three lanes in Fort Lee c@n be restored as soon as possible today. This is @ matter of public safety and time is of the essence, Pat PA. PF 000022‘oye, Patrick, (om: Coleman, Steve: ‘Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 1:30 PM To: Foye, Patrick; Baroni, ill ce: Ma, John; Wildstein, David; MacSpadden, Lisa Subject: ‘Media inquiries ~ Fort Lee toll booths Al: We received inquiries today from the Bergen Record, WCBS Radio and the Fort Lee Patch about the three GWE toll booths in Fort tee that were taken out of service earlier this week and reinstated today. The media representatives have all asked us to confirm that the booths have in fact been reinstated and also have asked why we made the change. in addition, John Cichowski of the Bergen Record has several additional questions, including what safety goal we tried to achieve and whether the booths will continue to remain open for the forseeable future. Please provide me whatever guidance you can on how we can address these inquiries. Thanks. PA- PF -000023,Foye, Patrick ‘om: Baroni, Bill ent: Friday, September 13, 2013 1:36 PM To: Coleman, Steve ce: Foye, Patrick; Ma, John; Wildstein, David; MacSpadden, Lisa Subject: Re: Media inquiries ~ Fort Lee toll booths Steve I shall get guidance and get back to you. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 13, 2013, at 1:29 PM, "Coleman, Steve” wrote: All: We received inquiries today from the Bergen Record, WCBS Radio and the Fort Lee Patch about the three GWB toll booths in Fort Lee that were taken out of service earlier this week and reinstated today. “The media representatives have all asked us to confirm that the booths have in fact been reinstated and also have asked why we made the change. In addition, John Cichowski of the Bergen Record has several additional questions, including what safety goal we tried to achieve and whether the booths will continue to remain open forthe forseeable future, Please provide me whatever guidance you can on how we can address these inguiries. Thanks. PA- PF - 000024Baroni, Bill Monday, Novernber 25, 2013 2:16 PM. Coleman, Steve; Foye, Patrick Ma, John; Wildstein, David; MacSpadden, Lisa RE: Wall Street Journal inquiry on today’s Trenton hearing 1 spent two hours testifying and answering every question asked by the committee, We are not responding From: Coleman, Steve ‘Sent: Monday, November 25, 2013 2:12 PM To: Foye, Patrick; Baroni, Bill Ce: Ma, John; Wildstein, David; MacSpadden, Lisa ‘Subject: Wall Street Journal inquiry on today's Trenton hearing al: ‘Ted Mann submitted the following lst of questions based on Bis testimony this morning before the legisative panel in ‘Trenton. I will not respond unless instructed to do so. ‘When precisely was he told about the lane closure plans? Who di he tell, if anyone? How does his testimony that David spoke to engineering department about allthis square with Foye's ermal saying that those divisions had not been part ofthe planning of this project? Whose account is accurate? bid David Wildstein order this change in traffic lanes to send pressure, deliver 8 message, or communicate way with Mark Sokolich, the mayor of Fort Lee? © try didnt Bi Baroni respond to Mr. Sokoich’s letter, which included his home, office and cell phone numbers, conplaining thatthe lane akrations were "punitive?" Did anyone from the euthorty try to disabuse him ofthat notion, if they were not punitive? any other ‘To clarify Bill's testimor the police department? + is he saying that the PBA told Wistein he should consider the traffic lene changes? Or was it Wit pet Foye or David Wildstein be appearing before this comittee in the future, 2s Asm. Wisniewski says he is seeking? Why didn't David Wildstein respond to the committee's invitation? 1s he working today? Has anyone atthe authority been ciscipned in any fashion, including informal expressions of disapproval over is Tee ent specineal, have Cedrck Fulton or Robert Durendo been disciplined? Has David Wildstein been discipined? Finaly, does the Poct Authonty concur that federal and state laws may have been broken Mere, a5 Mi. Foye wrote Nis vara dos the authority's egal department reviewed the issue to determine if there fs any legal labilty? If not, why not? PA-PF - 00025Baroni, Bill ‘Thursday, September 26, 2073 4:14 PM Coleman, Steve; Foye, Patrick ‘Ma, John; Wildstein, David; MacSpadden, Lise RE: Media inquiry ~ Fort Lee toll booths issue Correct, From: Coleman, Steve Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2013 4:09 PM To: Foye, Patrick; Baronl, Bill Cc: Ma, John; Wildstein, David; MacSpadden, Lise ‘Subject: Media inquiry ~ Fort Lee toll booths issue A reporter for the Fort Lee Suburbanite called looking for PA comment on a cal by several Bergen County Democratic frecholder candidates who are seeking an investigation into why the toll booths used by Fort Lee residents to access the ‘WB were closed for several days two weeks ago. | assume we would decline comment unless told otherwise, PA-PF - 090026From: Baroni, Bill Monday, September 16, 2013 12:24 PM Coleman, Steve Foye, Patrick; Ma, John; Wildstein, David; MacSpadden, Lisa ubject: Re: Wall Street Journal inquiry ~- Fort Lee toll booths Same statement as we gave Friday. Sent from my iPhone (On Sep 16, 2013, at 12:18 PM, "Coleman, Steve” wrote: WS! reporter Ted Mann called, looking to do 8 story on the Fort Lee toll booth issue. Ted said that some Wall Street Journal editors commute to work via the GWB and through the toll booths in question and became stuck in the traffic last week. They intially were unsure of what was going on until they read John Cichowski's stories in the Bergen Record. Ted has questions about the trafic study that was referenced in Cichowski’s stories and what prompted the closing of the toll booths. Please advise on how we should respond. PA- PF -000027From: Baroni, Bll ‘Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 3:10 PM To: Coleman, Steve; Foye, Patrick ce: Ma, John: Wildstein, David; MacSpadden, Lisa (Ybject: RE: Media inquires ~ Fort Lee toll booths Steve, we are good with the following: The Port Authority has conducted a week of study at the George Washington Bridge of traffic safety patterns. We will now review those results and determine the best traffic patterns at the GW. We will continue to work with our local law enforcement partners.” From: Coleman, Steve ‘Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 1:30 PM To: Foye, Patrick; Baroni, Bill = . Ce: Ma, John; Wildstein, David; MacSpadden, Lisa Subject: Media inquiries ~ Fort Lee toll booths Al: We received inquiries today from the Bergen Record, WCBS Radio and the Fort Lee Patch about the three GWE toll booths in Fort Lee thet were taken out of service earlier this week and reinstated today. The media representatives have all asked us to confirm that the booths have in fact been reinstated and also have asked why we made the change. tn addition, John Cichowski of the Bergen Record has several additional questions, including what safety goal we tried to ‘chieve and whether the booths will continue to remain open for the forseeable future. Please provide me whatever guidance you can on how we can address these inquiries. Thanks. PA- PF - 000028Baroni, Bill Friday, September 13, 2013 1:36 PM Coleman, Steve Foye, Patrick: Ma, John; Wildstein, David; MacSpadden, Lisa /“ubject: Re: Media inquiries ~ Fort Lee toll booths. Steve I shall get guidance and get back to you. Sent from my iPhone - On Sep 13, 2013, at 1:29 PM, "Coleman, Steve" wrote: All We received inquiries today from the Bergen Record, WCBS Radio and the Fort Lee Patch about the three GW8 toll booths in Fort Lee that were taken out of service earlier this week and reinstated today. ‘The media representatives have all asked us to confirm that the booths have in fact been reinstated and also have asked why we made the change. 1n addition, John Cichowski of the Bergen Record has several additional questions, including what safety goal we tried to achieve and whether the booths will continue to remain open for the forseeable future. Please provide me whatever guidance you can on how we can address these inguiries. Thanks. PA- PF - 000028Baroni, Bit Friday, September 13, 2013 9:03 AM Foye, Patrick ‘MacSpadden, Lisa Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB 1am on way to office to discuss. There can be no public discourse. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 13, 2023, at 8:55 AM, “Foye, Patrick" wrote: Bill we are going to fix this fiasco From: Baroni, Bill Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 08:40 AM To: Foye, Patrick; MacSpadden, Lisa ‘Subject: Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB Pat we need to discuss prior to any communications. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 13, 2013, at 8:28 AM, "Foye, Patrick” wrote: ‘Thanks, Bob. I'l set up meeting to discuss this issue Looping Lisa--how do we get word out? From: Durando, Robert Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 08:04 AM To: Foye, Patrick; Fulton, Cedrick Ce: Baroni, Bil; Dunne, Joseph P.; Kouroutsos, Louis; Zipf, Peter; Samson, David; ‘sRechlor@RXRRealty.com ; Buchbinder, Darrell Subject: Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB We have restored the 3 toll lanes to Ft Lee. From: Foye, Patrick Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 07:44 AM To: Fulton, Cedrick; Durando, Robert Ce: Baroni, Bill; Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumoutsos, Louis; Zipf, Peter; Samson, David; 'Rechler, Scott’ ; Buchbinder, Darrell Subject: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB ‘After reading last night’s media pendings, | made inquiries and received calls on this matter which is very troubling. Here is what | learned: reversing over 25 years of PA GWB operations, the three lanes in Fort Lee eastbound to the GWB were reduced to one lane on Monday of this week without notifying Fort Lee, the commuting public we serve, the ED or Media. A decision of this magnitude should be made only after careful 7 PA- PF -000030,deliberation and upon sign off by the ED. Reports are that Fort Lee has experienced severe traffic delays engulfing the entire Fort Lee area since Monday. | am appalled by ‘the lack of process, failure to inform our customers and Fort Lee and most of all by the dangers created to the public interest, so | am reversing this decision now effective as s00n as TBT and PAPD tell me it s safe to do so today. am making this decision for the following reasons: 1. This hasty and ill-advised decision has resulted in delays to emergency vehicles. pray that no life has been lost or trip of a hospital or hospice-bound patient delayed. 2. This hasty and ill-advised decision has undoubtedly had an adverse effect on economic activity in both states. That is contrary to the directive we have from ‘our Governors to do everything possible to create jobs in both States, 3. Iwill not allow this hasty and ill-advised decision to delay the travels of those observing Yor Kippur tonight or the holidays to follow. 4. believe this hasty and ilkadvised decision violates Federal Law and the laws of both States. To be clear, | will get to the bottom of this abusive decision which violates everything this agency stands for; ! intend to learn how PA process was wrongfully subverted and the public interest damaged to say nothing ofthe credibility ofthis agency. Finally, | am open to considering changes to each of our facilities if there is a case to be made that change will benefit the public interest. In the case of the Fort Lee eastbound access lanes, approval of this action will require: 1. Written signoff by TBT, Traffic Engineering and PAPD. That sign off was not sought or obtained here 2 2. Prior discussion with the local government and a communication plan and plenty of advance notice to the commuting public. That did not occur here. 3. Consideration of the effects on emergency vehicles and sign off by PAPD. That did not occur here. 4. Consideration of the financial impact on the PA in terms of O/T. That too did not occur here, Cedric and Bob—please let this group know when access to three lanes in Fort Lee can ‘be restored as soon as possible today. This is a matter of public safety and time is of the essence, Pat PA. PF -000031Baroni, Bill Friday, September 13, 2013 8:41 AM Foye, Patrick; MacSpadden, Lisa Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB Pat we need to discuss prior to any communications. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 13, 2013, at 8:28 AM, "Foye, Patrick" wrote: ‘Thanks, Bob, Ill set up meeting to discuss this issue. Looping Lisa—how do we get word out? From: Durando, Robert Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 08:04 AM To: Foye, Patrick; Fulton, Cedrick Ce: Baroni, Bil; Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumnoutsos, Louis; Zipf, Peter; Samson, David; "sRechler@RXRRealty.com’ ; Buchbinder, Darrell ‘Subject: Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB We have restored the 3 toll lanes to Ft Lee. From: Foye, Patrick Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 07:44 AM To: Fulton, Cedrick; Durando, Robert Ce: Baroni, Bill; Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumoutsos, Louis; Zipf, Peter; Samson, David; 'Rechler, Scott” ; Buchbinder, Darrell ‘Subject: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB ‘After reading last night's media pendings, ! made inquiries and received calls on this matter which is very troubling, Here Is what | learned: reversing over 25 years of RA GWB operations, the three lanes in Fort Lee eastbound to the GWB were reduced to one lane on Monday of this week without notifying Fort Lee, the commuting public we serve, the ED or Media. A decision of this magnitude should be made only after careful deliberation and upon sign off by the ED. Reports are that Fort Lee has experienced severe traffic delays engulfing the entire Fort Lee area since Monday. am appalled by the lack of process, fallure to inform our customers and Fort Lee and most of all by the dangers created to the public interest, so | am reversing this decision now effective as soon as TBT and PAPD tell me itis safe to do so today. am making this decision for the following reasons: 4, This hasty and ill-advised decision has resulted in delays to emergency vehicles. | pray that no life has been lost or trip ofa hospital- or hospice-bound patient delayed. 2. This hasty and ill-advised decision has undoubtedly had an adverse effect on economic activity in both states. That is contrary to the directive we have from our Governors to do everything possible to create jobs in both States. +3, will not allow this hasty and ill-advised decision to delay the travels of those observing Yom Kippur tonight or the holidays to follow. PA- PF -0000324. I believe this hasty and ill-advised decision violates Federal Law and the laws of both States. ‘To be clear, | will get to the bottom of this abusive decision which violates everything this agency stands for; | intend to learn how PA process was wrongfully subverted and the public interest damaged to soy nothing of the credibility of this agency. Finally, lam open to considering changes to each of our facilities if there is a case to be made that change will benefit the public interest. In the case of the Fort Lee eastbound access lanes, approval of this action will require: 1. Written sign off by TBT, Traffic Engineering and PAPD. That sign.off was not sought or obtained here. 2. Prior discussion with the local government and a communication plan and pienty of advance notice to the commuting public. That did not occur here. 3. Consideration of the effects on emergency vehicles and sign off by PAPD. That did not occur here. 4, Consideration of the financial impact on the PA in terms of O/T. That too did not occur here. Cedric and Bob—please let this group know when access to three lanes in Fort Lee can be restored as soon as possible today. This is a matter of public safety and time is of the essence. Pat PA.-PF 000033Coleman, Steve ‘Thursday, December 12, 2013 4:64 PM Foye, Patrick; Baroni, Bill Ma, John; MacSpadden, Lisa; Valens, Chris immage001 jpg; image002.png. imeged04 jpg; image005 jpg; image006 jog; image007 jpg: : image008 jpg; Baroni 121213 pal, Durando 121213 paf, Foye 121213 pdt, Fulton 121213.paf, Licotish 121213 pdf, Nunziato 124213.paf, Wildstein 121213 pdf, image003 jpg star Ledger reporter Jenna Portnoy is working on a story about the additional subpoenas issued by Assemblyman Wisniewski (see press release below). Shawn Boburg called previously on the same issue. | am not responding. News from Assemblyman Wisniewski For Release: ‘Assemblyman John S. Wisniewski Dec, 12, 2013 Deputy Speaker Assembly Transportation Chairman p: 732-432-8460 ex AsmWisniewski@nileg.org www.assemblydems.cor Wisniewski Issues 7 More Subpoenas as Part of Investigation into Port Authority’s George Washington Bridge Lane Closings Seeks Documents and Communications from Top PANYNJ Officials (TRENTON) - Assembly Deputy Speaker John ‘Wisniewski on Thursday announced he has issued seven more subpoenas as part of his continued investigation into the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's decision to close access lanes from Fort Lee to the George Washington Bridge in September without public notice or explanation. “The subpoenas seek documents and communications from the following key Port Authority officials: * Patrick Foye; Executive Director # Bill Baroni; Deputy Executive Direcior, © David Wildstein; Director of Interstate Capital Projects; © Cedrick Fulton, Director of Tunnels, Bridges and ‘Terminals; © Robert Durando, General Manager of the George Washington Bridge; 10 PA-PF -090084© Paul Nunziato, President of the Port Authority Police Benevolent Association; and © Darcy Licorish, Port Authority Police Department. Copies of the subpoenas are attached to this em: i. “We have heard from four key Port Authority officials, yet we still don’t have any clear explanation for why and how these lanes were closed without public notice, putting public safety at risk throughout an entire ‘community of our state,” said Wisniewski (D-Middlesex), chairman of the Assembly transportation committee that has held two hearings on the matter, “Mr. Baroni was especially evasive, and subsequent testimony called into question the honesty of his remarks, These documents should provide key insight into whether these lane closings resulted from political operatives who were running amuck, or just sheer incompetence. Either answer is unacceptable, but the public deserves to know the truth.” Baroni claimed the lanes were closed for a traffic study. Fulton and Durando on Monday told the ‘Assembly transportation panel that Wildstein ordered the lanes closed without public notice, but Foye told the ‘committee on Monday that no traffic study existed. The Fort Lee mayor had implied the lanes were closed for political retribution. Wildstein recently announced his resignation, but will be staying at the Port Authority through Jan. 1 making his $150,000 annual pay without job responsibilities. Wisniewski has called for Wildstein and Baroni to be removed from the Port Authority by Gov. Chris thristie. “Serious questions remain as to who plotted to close these lanes, who knew of the plans and what the real goal was here,” Wisniewski said. “We know there was no traffic study. We know Mr. Baroni was evasive, unprofessional and seemingly less than truthful. We know Mr. Wildstein tried to keep these lanes closings hushed, We know Mr. Foye was left in the dark. We know Gov. Christie has scoffed at this serious issue. What we don't know is how exactly this happened. These subpoenas for documents are the next step in our investigation and will open the door to more possible subpoenas for testimony.” [All seven subpoenas seek by Dec. 19. '* All documents and correspondence, produced between August 1, 2013 and the present date between Governor Chris Christie or any member of his administration and/or any employee, officer, or executive of the Port Authority, conceming the reduction from three to one of the eastbound Fort Lee, New Jersey access lanes to the George Washington Bridge from September 9, 2013 through September 13, 20135 «All documents and correspondence, produced between August 1, 2013 and the present date, between and aimong any emripkiyee, officer, or executive of the Port Authority, including any Gocuments and correspondence sent or received by Patrick Foye, Executive Director; Bill Baroni, Deputy Executive Director; David Wildsicin, Director of Interstate Capital Projects; a PA-PF -000085Cedrick Fulton, Director of Bridges, Tunnels, and Terminals; Robert Durando, General Manager of the George Washington Bridge; Paul Nunziato, President of the Port Authority Police Benevolent Association; and Darcy Licorish of the Port Authority Police Department concerning the reguction from three to one of the eastbound Fort Lee, New Jersey access lanes to the George Washington Bridge from September 9, 2013 through September 13, 2013. The subpoena to Foye also seeks: |As referenced by Patrick Foye during the Assembly Transportation, Public Works and Independent Authorities Committee meeting on December 9, 2013, a copy of the media pendings ‘from Septémber 9, 2015 through September 13, 2013; ~ ‘As referenced by Patrick Foye during the Assembly Transportation, Public Works and Independent Authorities Committee meeting on December 9, 2013, a timeline of events surrounding the reduction from three to one of the eastbound Fort Lee, New Jersey access lanes to the George Washington Bridge from September 9, 2013 through September 13, 2013, including, but not limited to, the date when it was determined that Darcy Licorish would be promoted, the date of Mr. Licorish’s promotion, the dates and times when Mr. Wildstein ordered individuals to close the acceSs Janes, the date and time when Mr. Licorish was notified about the Jane closures, and the date and time of any communications between Fort Lee borough police, mayor, or staff and the Port Authority; and ‘As referenced by Patrick Foye during the Assembly Transportation, Public Works and Independent Authorities Committee meeting on December 9, 2013, estimates for the average delay to traffic at the Fort Lee entrance to the George Washington Bridge from September 9, 2013 through September 13, 2013 and the travel time impact for every other approach to the bridge from September 9, 2013 through September 13, 2013. CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail may contain information that is privileged, confidential or ottiefwise protected from disclosure. If you are not the jended recipient of this e-mail, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail, purge it and do not disseminate or copy it. 2 PA- PF - 000038Coleman, Steve Wednesday, November 27, 2013 3:52 PM Foye, Patrick, Baroni, 81 Ma, John; Wildstein, David; MacSpadden, Lisa Media inquiries on Assemblyman Wisniewski press release image002_png; image004.jpg; image005 jpg; image006 jpg: image007 jog; image008 jpg: image009 jog; Foye Subpoena 112713.pdf, Foye SCHEDULE Document 112713.pdf; Foye Cover Letter 112713,pat, image001 jpg We have pending requests for comment from Sieve Strunsky of the Star Ledger, Ted Mann of the Wall Street Journal, Bill Mooney of PolitickerNJ.com and Michael Phillis of the Bergen Record on the assemblyman’s press release. I'm not retuming the calls unless told to do so, News from Assemblyman Wisniewski For Release: Assemblyman John S, Wisniewski Nov. 27, 2013 Deputy Speaker Assembly Transportation Chairman p: 732-432-8460 e: AsmWisniewski@njleg.org ‘www.assemblydems.com Wisniewski Subpoenas Port Authority of NY & NJ Executive Director to Explain George Washington Bridge Lane Closures Compels PANYNJ Chief to Appear at Special Dec. 9 Hearing in Trenton (TRENTON) - Assembly Deputy Speaker John Wisniewski on Wednesday subpoenaed the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's executive director to attend a special December hearing on the agency's decision to close lanes to the George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee. Wisniewski (D-Middlesex), the Assembly transportation committee chairman, ordered Patrick Foye, the authority’s executive director, to appear at a special Dec. 9 hearing in Trenton, ‘The subpoena comes after the authority’s deputy director, Bill Baroni, refused on Monday to directly answer many committee questions on the lane closures and provide data to support his testimony. “Mr. Baroni’s unprofessional testimony created many more unanswered questions,” said Wisniewski (D-Middlesex). “It’s important for the Legislature to understand the circumstances surrounding these lane closures, as the impact on emergency services from the inexplicable lack of notification could have resulted in 2 PA- PF - 000037the loss of life. It’s also now more than two months after the closure and no clear and convincing information has been forthcoming on how this decision was made and why it was suddenly necessary.” Foye is ordered to appear for the 10 am., Dec. 9 hearing at the State House and produce documents, ~ correspondence, books, papers and other writings requested by the panel. “The committee has a responsibility to its constituents to obtain answers to these questions and ensure that protections are in place to guarantee such an event will not happen again,” Wisniewski said. “We need 10 know whether this was incompetence or political mischief by political appointees. A more public and thorough discussion of these issues is necessary, and I look forward to Mr. Foye’s input.” Under the subpoena, Foye is compelled to appear to testify and asked to produce: «All documents and correspondence, produced between Jan. 1, 2013 and the present date between Gov. Chris Christie or any member of his administration and/or any employee, officer, or executive of the Port Authority, conceming the decision to reduce from three to one, the eastbound Fort Lee, New Jersey access lanes to the George Washington Bridge from Sept. 9, 2013 through Sept. 13, 2013; © All documents and correspondence, produced between Jan. 1, 2013 and the present date, between and among employees, executives, or officers of the Port Authority, including any documents and correspondence sent or received by David Wildstein, Director of Interstate Capital Projects concerning the decision to reduce from three to one, the eastbound Fort Lee, New Jersey access lanes to the George Washington Bridge from Sept. 9, 2013 through Sept. 13, 2013; © All documents and correspondence referenced and cited to by Baroni at Monday's Assembly Transportation, Public Works and Independent Authorities Committee meeting, including, but not limited to, any traffic count, traffic report, or traffic study, produced by any employee, executive, or officer of the Port Authority or any third party working on behalf of any employee, executive, or officer of the Port Authority related to the decision to reduce from three to one, the eastbound Fort Lee, New Jersey access Janes to the George Washington Bridge from Sept. 9, 2013 through Sept. 13, 2013; + All documents and correspondence supporting Mr. Baroni's assertion at the Monday New Jersey Assembly Transportation, Public Works and Independent Authorities Committee meeting that: (2) on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013 the General Manager of the George Washington Bridge noted a four minute reduction in travel time for commuters using the I-95 approach to the George Washington Bridge and a three minute reduction in travel time for commuters using local road approaches to the George Washington Bridge; (b) on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013 the General Manager of the George Washington Bridge noted a reduction in travel time for commuters using 4 PA-PF -000038,the 1-95 approach and the local road approaches to the George Washington Bridge; and (c) 105,000 regular EZ-Pass users cross the George Washington Bridge each morning and 4,839 of those users are from Fort Lee, New Jersey; © Copies of all rules, regulations, or written policies of the Port Authority conceming the process for closing access lanes to the George Washington Bridge. Copies of all rules, regulations, or written policies of the Port Authority concerning the process for approving and conducting traffic studies, including, but not limited to any rules, regulations, or written policies concerning ~ public and law enforcement notification of lane closures in relation to traffic studies; and ‘* All information conceming the impact on toll collections or any other economic impact to the Port Authority or the New York, New Jersey Metropolitan Region resulting from the decision to reduce from three to one, the eastbound Fort Lee, New Jersey access lanes to the George ‘Washington Bridge from Sept. 9, 2013 through Sept. 13, 2013. On The Net 15 PA-PF -000039,From: Coleman, Steve Sent: Wednesday, November 27, 2013 1:35 PM To: Foye, Patrick; Baroni, Bill 7g: ‘Ma, John; Wiidstein, David; MacSpadden, Lise \__ abject: Star Ledger inquiry -- GWB tane closings ‘nttachments: Fi. Lee PA Investigation Request Letter.doc Steve Strunsky called seeking comment én a letter (see attachment) sent by NJ Senator Richard Codey to PA Inspector General Robert Van Etten requesting that the IG investigate the issues surrounding the September closing of the GWB local access lanes. We will not respond. 16 PA-PF - 00040Coleman, Steve Monday, November 25, 2013 2:12 PM Foye, Patrick; Baroni, Bill Ma, John; Wildstein, David; MacSpadden, Lisa Wall Street Journal inquiry on today’s Trenton hearing Al: Ted Mann submitted the following list of questions based on Bil's testimony this morning before the legislative panel in Trenton. I will not respond unless instructed to do so. ‘When precisely was he told about the lane closure plans? Who did he tel, f anyone? How does his testimony that David spoke to engineering department about all this square with Foye's email saying that those divisions had not been part of the planning of this project? Whose account is accurate? Did David Wildstein order this change in traffic lanes to send pressure, deliver a message, or communicate in any other way with Mark Sokolich, the mayor of Fort Lee? \Why didn't Bill Baroni respond to Mr. Sokolich’s letter, which included his home, office and cell phone numbers, complaining that the lane alterations were “punitive?” Did anyone from the authority try to disabuse him of that notion, if they were not punitive? ‘To clarify Bill's testimony: is he saying that the PBA told Wildstein he should consider the traffic lane changes? Or was it the police department? ‘Wl Pat Foye or David Wildsteln be appesring before this committee in the future, 35 Asm. Wisniewski says he is ‘king? Why didn't David Wilestein respond to the committe's invitation? Is he working today? Has enyone at the authority been disciplined in any fashion, including informal expressions of disapproval, over this incident? Specifically, have Cedrick Fulton or Robert Durando been disciplined? Has David Wildstein been disciplined? Finally, does the Port Authority concur that federal and state laws may have been broken here, as Mr. Foye wrote in his ‘email? Has the authority's legal department reviewed the issue to determine if there is any legal lability? If not, why not? ” PA. PF -000041Coleman, Steve Monday, October 28, 2013 2:49 PM. Foye, Patrick; Baroni, Bill Wildstein, David; Ma, John; MacSpadden, Lisa Star Ledger inquiry Steve Strunsky is working on a story based on letter sent last month by Fort Lee Mayor Mark Sokolich to Bill regarding, the closing of the GWB local access lanes in early September.’ Steve is asking if we responded to the letter, and if we have included our investigation into this matter. | will not respond unless directed otherwise to do so. 8 PA- PF - 000042Coleman, Steve ‘Thursday, October 17, 2013 7:37 PM Foye, Patrick; Baroni, Bill, Ma, John; Wildstein, David; MacSpadden, Lisa ‘Wall Street Journal ‘Ted Mann just e-mailed an additional query on the GW toll ane issue. Ted said he was told by sources that David was in Fort Lee directing the lane closure operation on Sept 9 and Ted is asking why he was there. He plans to include this, information in his story tomorrow. ! will not respond unless directed otherwise. Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld PA-PF -00043,From: Coleman, Steve Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2013 2:48 PM To: Foye, Patrick Subject: RE: Ted Mann ~ Wall Streetht Journal inquiry I talked to Bill, He said he is awaiting guidance and will let me know whether we should respond, so I'm sitting tight for now. From: Foye, Patrick Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2013 2:07 PM To: Coleman, Steve Subject: RE: Ted Mann -~ Wall Streetht Journal inquiry No, no, don’t tell Ted anything; just tell our group that Ted got email from Fort Lee From: Coleman, Steve Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2013 2:05 PM To: Foye, Patrick ‘Subject: Re: Ted Mann — Wall Streetht Journal inquiry (OK. | was just dictating what Ted told me. He did not send me the email. 'l make sure Ted knows it didn't go to Fort Lee. Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld ‘om: Foye, Patrick ent: Tuesday, October 01, 2013 02:02 PM To: Coleman, Steve; Baroni, Bill Wildstein, David Ce: Ma, John; MacSpadden, Lisa Subject: Re: Ted Mann ~ Wall Street Journal inquiry Steve was below ground tll now 11 defer to Bill on this but 2 | did not send email to Fort Lee electeds. From: Coleman, Steve ‘Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2013 01:11 PM To: Baroni, Bil; Wikstein, David ec: Foye, Patrick; Ma, John; MacSpedden, Lise Subject: Ted Mann -- Wall Street Journal inquiry Bill, David: Ted is working on a story for tomorrow's paper following on the GW8 toll plaza closing issue and I'm seeking guidance ‘on how to respond. Ted is questioning our prior statement on this issue that said the toll lanes were closed because of / . 2 PA- PF - 000044a test when he has a copy of an e-mail that Pat sent at 7:44 ‘a.m. on September 13 to all PA leadership and Fort Lee elected officials that says otherwise. Please let me know how you would like me to handle. a PA.-PF -oo004sFrom: Coleman, Steve Sent: Tuesday, Octoder 01, 2013 2:14 PM To: Foye, Patrick uubject: Re: Ted Mann ~ Wal Sireetht Journal inquiry Ok Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld From: Foye, Patrick Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2013 02:06 PM To: Coleman, Steve ‘Subject: RE: Ted Mann ~- Wall Streetht Journal inquiry No, no, don’t tell Ted anything; just tell our group that Ted got email from Fort Lee From: Coleman, Steve ‘uesday, October 01, 2013 2:05 PM To: Foye, Patrick Subject: Re: Ted Mann ~ Wall Streetht Journal inquiry OK. Lwas just cictating what Ted told me. He did not send me the email. ll make sure Ted knows it didn't goto Fort Lee ent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld From: Foye, Patrick Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2013 02:02 PM To: Coleman, Steve; Baroni, Bill; Wildstein, David Ce: Ma, John; MacSpadden, Lis Subject: Re: Ted Mann -- Wall Street Journal inquiry Steve was below ground till now 1 defer to Bill on this but 2 Idid not send email to Fort Lee electeds. From: Coleman, Steve Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2013 01:11 PM To: Baroni, Bil; Wikstein, David Ge: Foye, Patrick; Ma, John; MacSpadden, Lisa ‘Subject: Ted Mann ~ Wall Street Journal inquiry Bill, David: 2 PA-PF-000046‘ed is working on a story for tomorrow's paper following on the GWE tol plaza closing issue and I'm seeking guidance con how to respond, ‘Ted is questioning our prior statement on ths issue that said the toll lanes were closed because of test when he has a copy of an e-mail that Pat sent at 7:44 a.m, on September 13 to all PA leadership and Fort Lee lected officials that says otherwise. Please let me know how you would like me to handle. B PA- PF - 000047From: Coleman, Steve Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2013 2:05 PM Foye, Patrick Re: Ted Mann -- Wall Streetht Journal inquiry Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld From: Foye, Patrick ‘Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2013 02:02 PM To: Coleman, Steve; Baroni, Bill; Wildstein, David Ce: Ma, John; MacSpadden, Lisa ‘Subject: Re: Ted Mann — Wall Street Journal inquiry Steve was below ground till now 1 defer to Bill on this but 2 | did not send email to Fort Lee electeds, rom: Coleman, Steve ‘ant: Tuesday, October 01, 2013 01:11 PM +0: Baroni, Bill; Wildstein, David Ce: Foye, Patrick; Ma, John; MacSpedden, Lisa ‘Subject: Ted Mann -- Wall Street Journal inquiry Bill, David: “Ted is working on a story for tomorrow's paper following on the GWE tol plaza closing issue and t'm seeking guidance on how to respond. ‘Ted is questioning our prior statement on this issue that sai the toll lanes were closed because of test when he has a copy of an e-mail that Pat sent at 7:44 a.m. on September 13 to all PA leadership and Fort Lee elected officals that says otherwise, Please let me know how you would like me to handle. 4 PA-PF - 000048,Coleman, Steve ‘Tuesday, October 01, 2013 1:12 PM Baroni, Bil, Wildstein, David Foye, Patrick; Ma, John; MacSpadden, Lisa ‘Ted Mann — Wall Street Journal inquiry Bill, David “Ted is working on a story for tomorrow's paper following on the GWE toll piaza closing issue and I'm seeking guidance con how to respond, Ted is questioning our prior statement on this issue that said the toll lanes were closed because of ' test when he has a copy of an e-mail that Pat sent at 7:44 a.m. on September 13 to all PA leadership and Fort Lee elected officals that says otherwise. Please let me know how you would like me to handle. 25 PA-PF -000048,Coleman, Steve ‘Thursday, September 26, 2013 4:09 PM Foye, Patrick; Baroni, Bill ‘Ma, John; Wildstein, David; MacSpadden, Lisa “abject: Media inquiry ~ Fort Lee tol! booths issue ‘reporter forthe Fort Lee Suburbanite called looking for PA comment on a call by several Bergen County Democratic frecholder candidates who are seeking an investigation ito why the toll booths used by Fort Lee residents to access the ‘GWB were closed for several days two weeks ago. | assume we would decline comment unless told otherwise, PA- PF - 000060,Coleman, Steve ‘Monday, September 18, 2013 1:52 PM Foye, Patrick, Baroni, Bill Ma, John; Wildstein, David; MacSpadden, Lisa Follow up from Wall Steet Journal All {sent Ted Mann the statement that we previously issued Friday on the Fort Lee toll booths. Ted has since followed up with several questions, saying he'd like to see @ copy of the study along with the communication that preceded it, including any proposal of the study and its purpose and scope, and any communication among the Port, PAPD, local law enforcement and the city government in Fort Lee. Do we have a study we can provide to Ted? | will need additional guidance on how we should answer the other questions. PA. PF - 000081Coleman, Steve . Monday, September 16, 2013 12:30 PM Foye, Patrick; Baroni, Bill Ma, John; Wildstein, David; MacSpadden, Lisa RE: Wall Street Journal inguiry -- Fort Lee toll booths: Thanks. From: Foye, Patrick Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 12:30 PM To: Coleman, Steve; Baroni, Bill Ce: Ma, John; Wildstein, David; MacSpadden, Lisa ‘Subject: Re: Wall Street Journal inquiry ~~ Fort Lee toll booths Steve DED office handling this so | defer to Bill From: Coleman, Steve Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 12:24 PM To: Baroni, Bill Ce: Foye, Patrick; Ma, John; Wildstein, David; MacSpadden, Lisa Subject: RE: Wall Street Journal inquiry ~- Fort Lee toll booths ‘Thanks Bill. Pat, are you OK? From: Baroni, Bill Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 11 Coleman, Steve Ce: Foye, Patrick; Ma, John; Wildstein, David; MacSpadden, Lisa ‘Subject: Re: Wall Street Journal inquiry ~ Fort Lee toll bogths Same statement as we gave Friday. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 16, 2013, at 12:18 PM, "Coleman, Steve" wrote: WSs reporter Ted Mann called, looking to do a story on the Fort Lee toll booth issue. Ted said that some Wall Street Journal editors commute to work via the GWB and through the toll booths in question and became stuck in the traffic last week. They initially were unsure of what was going on until they read John Cichowski’s stories in the Bergen Record. Ted has questions about the traffic study that was referenced in Cichowsk'’s stories and what prompted the closing of the toll booths. Please advise on how we should respond. we 2% PA-PF - 000052Coleman, Steve Monday, September 16, 2013 12:25 PM Baroni, Bill Foye, Patrick; Ma, John; Wikstein, David; MacSpadden, Lisa RE: Wall Street Journal inquiry — Fort Lee toll booths Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 12:24 PM To: Coleman, Steve Ce: Foye, Patrick; Ma, John; Wildstein, David; MacSpadden, Lise ‘Subject: Re: Wall Street Journal inquiry -- Fort Lee toll booths Same statement as we gave Friday. Sent from my iPhone __ (On Sep 16, 2013, at 12:18 PM, "Coleman, Steve” wrote: WS! reporter Ted Mann called, looking to do a story on the Fort Lee toll Booth issue. Ted said that some Wall Street Journal editors commute to work vie the GWB and through the toll booths in question and became stuck in the traffic last week. They intially were unsure of what was going on until they read John Cichowski’s stories in the Bergen Record, Ted has questions about the traffic study that was, referenced in Cichowski's stories and what prompted the closing ofthe toll booths. Please advise on how we should respond. PA-PF -. 000083,From: Coleman, Steve Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 12:19 PM To: Foye, Patrick, Baroni, Se Ma, John, Wildstein, David; MacSpadden, Lisa Subject: Wall Street Journal inquiry ~ Fort Lee toll booths WS! reporter Ted Mann called, looking to do @ story on the Fort Lee toll booth issue. Ted said that some Wall Street Journal editors commute to work via the GWB and through the toll booths in question and became stuck inthe traffic last week. They intially were unsure of what was going on until they read John Cichowskis stories in the Bergen Record. Ted has questions about the traffic study that was referenced in Cichowski's stories and what prompted the closing of the toll booths. Please advise on how we should respond, 3 PA- PF - 000084Coleman, Steve Friday, September 13, 2013 3:19 PM Foye, Patrick MacSpadden, Lisa ubject: RE: Media inquires ~ Fort Lee toll booths Thanks From: Foye, Patrick ~ = Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 3:18 PM To: Coleman, Steve ‘Ce: MacSpadden, Lisa ‘Subject: Re: Media inquiries ~ Fort Lee toll booths Steve will come back to you shortly From: Coleman, Steve ‘Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 03:12 PM To: Foye, Patrick Ce: MacSpadden, Lisa ‘Subject: FW: Media inquiries ~ Fort Lee toll booths Pat: ‘Are you OK with this or do we need to discuss further? ‘rom: Baroni, Bill Sent: Fridey, September 13, 2013 3:10 PM To: Coleman, Steve; Foye, Patrick Ce: Ma, John; Wildstein, David; MacSpadden, Lisa ‘Subject: RE: Media inquiries ~ Fort Lee toll booths, Steve, we are good with the following: The Port Authority has conductedFweek of study at the George Washington Bridge of traffic safety patterns. We will how review those results and determine the best traffic patterns at the GWB. We will continue to work with our local law enforcement partners.” From: Coleman, Steve Sent: Friday, Seotember 13, 2013 1:30 PM To: Foye, Patrick; Baroni, Bill Cc: Ma, John; Wildstein, David; MacSpadden, Lisa ‘Subject: Media inquiries ~ Fort Lee toll booths Al: 2 PA F - 000055We received inquiries today from the Bergen Record, WCBS Radio and the Fort Lee Patch about the three GW® toll booths in Fort Lee that were taken out of service earlier this week and reinstated today. The media representatives pave all sked us to confirm that the booths have in fact been reinstated and also have asked why we made the change. In addition, John Cichowski of the Bergen Record has several additional questions, including what safety goal we tried to achieve and whether the booths will continue to remain open for the forseeable future. Please provide me whatever guidance you can on how we can address these inquiries. Thanks. 2 PA PF -000058Coleman, Steve Friday, September 13, 2013 3:13 PM Foye, Patrick MacSpadden, Lisa FW: Media inquiries ~ Fort Lee toll booths Pat: ‘Are you OK with this or do we need to discuss further? From: Baroni, Bill Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 3:10 PM To: Coleman, Steve; Foye, Patrick Cc: Ma, John; Wildstein, David; MacSpadden, Usa ‘Subject: RE: Media inquiries -- Fort Lee toll booths Steve, we are good with the following: "The Port Authority has conducted a week of study at the George Washington Bridge of traffic safety patterns. We will now review those results and determine the best traffic patterns at the GWB. We will continue to work with our local law enforcement partners.” From: Coleman, Steve Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 1:30 PM (xt Foye, Patrick; Baroni, Bill — 4: Ma, John; Wildstein, David; MecSpadden, Lisa Subject: Media inquiries - Fort Lee tol booths all We received inquities today from the Bergen Record, WCBS Radio and the Fort Lee Patch about the three GW tol booths in Fort Lee that were taken out of service earlier this week and reinstated today. The media representatives have all asked us to confirm that the booths have in fact been reinstated and also have asked why we made the change In addition, John Cichowski ofthe Bergen Record has several additional questions, including whet safety goal we tried to achieve and whether the booths will continue to remain open for the forseeable future. Please provide me whatever guidance you can on how we can address these inquiries. Thanks. 3 PA- PF - 000087,From: Coleman, Steve Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 1:30 PM To: Foye, Patrick; Baroni, Bill a3 Ma, John; Wildstein, David; MacSpadden, Lisa ibject: ‘Media inquiries — Fort Lee toll booths all: We received inquiries today from the Bergen Record, WCBS Radio and the Fort Lee Patch about the three GW8 toll booths in Fort Lee that were taken out of service earlier this week and reinstated today. The media representatives have all asked us to confirm that the booths have in fact been reinstated and also have asked why we made the change. In addition, John Cichowski of the Bergen Record has several additional! questions, including what safety goal we tried to achieve and whether the booths will continue to remain open for the forseeable future. Please provide me whatever guidance you can on how we can address these inquiries. Thanks. PA-PF 000058Daniel Gitner [dgitner@Iswiaw com] Friday, November 08, 2013 3:14 PM Foye, Patrick RE: Dan fyi only. Let's talk this pm just caied. | am available. -—Original Message-— From: Foye, Patrick [mailto:pfeye@panyri. gov) ‘Sent: Friday, November 08, 2013 7:30 AM To: Daniel Gitner ‘Subject: Dan fyi only. Let's talk this pm NY Region George Weshington Bridge Jam Began With Phone CallBridge Jam Began With Phone Call People Familiar With the Matter Pinpoint a Cause for Traffic Tie-up By Ted Mann Nov. 7, 2013 11:27 pm. ET aly on the morning of Sept. 9, an official ofthe Port Authorly of New York and New Jersey appeared at the New Jersey ae of the George Washington Bridge and looked out over a traffic jam he helped create, according to people familar with the matter. “The official, according to these people, was David Wildstein, who was hired in 2010 as the author's director of interstate capital projects by an appointee of Gov. Chris Christie. “Savid Wildstein in 2012 photo Kevin R. Wexler/The Record Earlier Port Chief Fumed Over Bridge Jam Mr. Foye's emai ve reckers Seek Subpoenas in Bridge Investigation Mr. Sokolich’s Letter The previous day, a Sunday. Mr. Wildstein ated two bridge officials and ordered ther to shutoff two local access fol lanes for crvers headed across the bridge from Fort Lee, N.J., into New York City, the people familar with the matter said. Jeroraing te hese people and authonty correspondence reviewed by The Wall Steet Journal the closures were made ANhout ratice to police, emergency officals or officals on the New York side of the Port Authorty’s leadership. As previously reported, the closure triggered large afi jams fora week inthe borough onthe New Jersey si ofthe bridge. ‘Mr. Wildstein didn't respond to requests for comment People familar with tne matter and some local officials believe it wasn't what the Port Authory originally suggested: 2 Peo cure to allow for 2 study of trafic patterns. Instead, they believe itwas a gesture aimed at the borough's Bamosratic mayor, who had declined to cross party lines fo endorse Mr. Christe for governor two weeks earlier. Fhe mayor, Mark Sokoich, sad he believes the intent was "puntve" ina eter sent to Deputy Executive Director Bil Boson Mr Wildsteln's boss, asking for rele rom the trafic jam in September. Mr. Sokolich has since backed away from that assertion, and declined to elaborate this week. Na Christie's re-election campaign spokesman has called the notion thatthe closures were retribution “erazy.* if. Widstein's role could become clearer as some Democrats pressure the authority to release the results of is internal jew of the incident, Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg said she is trying to marshal votes for a resolution that would empower a state Senate committee to issue subpoenas seeking answers. Wfin tact Somebody has used the George Washingion Bridge for any petty reason, whether retribution or just because ‘hay think the mayer of Fort Lee is pain inthe rear end, that is cisgusting and despicable and dangerous,” Ms. Weinberg said in an interview. Sree President Steve Sweeney said Democrats are continuing to investigate the matter. "Im not going to accuse anyone of anything yet, but something is clearly not right here,” he sai. 38 PA-PF -000058,“The governor's spokesman declined to respond to questions about Mr. Wildstein and the authority. "For goodness sake, the Governor of the state of New Jersey does not involve himself in traffic surveys,” the spokesman, Michael Drewniak, said ds previously reported, Patrick Foye, the agency's executive director and an appointee of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, ‘acted with outrage when he discovered the ‘ane closures and ensuing traffic problems. aan email message previously reported by The Journal, Mr. Foye suggested the closures could have led to deaths of ‘ambulance patients. ‘The people familiar with the matter said Mr. Wildstein wields considerable clout inside the authority, which manages @ vast portfolio of bridges, tunnels, trains and airports in the New York region, [A former mayor of Livingston, NJ. who later ran the influential blog PoltickerNJ under @ pseudonym in New Jersey, Mi Widstein is a ubiquitous figure at the agency, people famiiar with the matter said. They said he is known to roam the authority's Manhattan office to see what employees are working on and also approves even low-level hiring decisions. Poltical influence from both sides of the bi-state agency is common, according to people at the authority. Major decisions atthe Port Authority—such as what infrastructure projects to fund, and how to manage the two slates’ shared assets—are typically the result of horse-trading between the states, with respective poltical appointees acting on behalf of each state's governor. Messrs. Cuomo and Christie each have the right to veto the minutes of a meeting of the authority's board, essentially enabling them to negate an official action, and in theory requiring the states to cooperate. —Heather Haddon contributed to this article. NOTICE: THIS E-MAIL AND ANY ATTACHMENTS CONTAIN INFORMATION FROM THE PORT [AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY AND AFFILIATES. IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS E-MAIL IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY THE SENDER IMMEDIATELY, PERMANENTLY DELETE THIS E-MAIL (ALONG WITH ANY ATTACHMENTS), AND DESTROY ANY PRINTOUTS. ‘This message contains information which may be confidential and privileged. Unless you are the addressee (or authorized to receive this message), you may not use, copy, or disclose to anyone the message or any information contained in the. message. If you have received the message in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail or contact Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP at (212) 821-8398, and delete the message. ‘Thank you. 35 PA-PF -.000080Daniel Gitner [dgitner@!swiaw com] Friday, November 08, 2073 7:45 AM Foye, Patrick Re: Dan fyionly. Let's talk this pm Ok, call after lunch, Dan > On Nov 8, 2013, at 7:29 AM, “Foye, Patrick’ wrote: > NY Region > George Washington Bridge Jam Began With Phone CallBridge Jam Began > With Phone Cal > People Famitar With the Matter Pinpoint a Cause for Traffic Tie-up > By > Ted Mann > Nov. 7, 2013 11:27 pm. ET > Early on the morning of Sept. 9, an oficial of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey appeared at the New Jersey side of the George Washington Bridge and looked out over a traffic jam he helped create, according to people ‘amiliar with the matter. The oficial, according to these people, wes David Wildstein, who was hired in 2010 as the authority's director of interstate capital projecis by en appointee of Gov. Chris Christie. > David Wildstein in 2012 photo Kevin R. Wexier/The Reoord Earlier Port Chief Fumed Over Bridge Jam Mr. Foye's email > Lawmakers Seek Subpoenas in Bridge investigation Mr. Sokolich's Letter > The previous day, a Sunday, Mr, Wildstein called two bridge officials and ordered them to shut off two local access toll ‘anes for drivers headed across the bridge from Fort Lee, N.J., into New York City, the people familiar with the matter said, S xcvording to these people and authority correspondence reviewed by The Wall Street Journal, the closures were made vuithout notice to police, emergency officials or officials on the New York side of the Port Authority's leadership. AS previously reported, the closure triggered large trafic jams for a week in the borough on the New Jersey side ofthe bridge. > Mr, Wildstein didn't respond to requests for comment > People familiar with the matter and some local ofcals beleve it wasn't what the Port Authority originally suggested: 2 Tne closure to allow for study of trafic patterns. Instead, they believe it was a gesture aimed atthe borough's Democratic mayor, who had dectined to cross party lines to endorse Mr. Christie for govemor two weeks earl. > The mayor, Mark Sokolich, said he believed the intent was “punitive” in a letter sent to Deputy Executive Director Bil Baroni Mr. Wildstein’s boss. asking for relet from the traffic jam in September. Mr. Sokolich has since backed away from that assertion, and declined to elaborate this week. 3 Mi Christie's re-election campaign spokesman has called the notion that the closures were retribution “crazy.” ME Wildstein’s role could become clearer as some Democrats pressure the authority to release the results of is internal review of the incident, Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg said she is tying to marshal votes for a resolution that would empower a state Senate commitiee fo issue subpoenas seeking answers. Sittin fact somebody has used the George Washington Bridge for any petty reason, whether retribution or just because they think the mayor of Fort Lee is @ pain inthe rear end, thats eisgusting and despicable and dangerous,” Ms, Weinberg said in an interview. S Senate President Steve Sweeney said Democrats are continuing to investigate the matter. “I'm not going to accuse ‘anyone of anything yet, but something is clearly not right here," he sai. 7 PA. PF - 000081 fh> The governors spokesman declined o respond to questions about Mr. Wildstein andthe authority. “For goodness sake, the Governor ofthe state of New Jersey does not involve himself in traffic surveys,” the spokesman, Michael Drewniak, said. /"\s previously reported, Patrick Foye, the agency's executive director and an appointee of New York Gov. Andrew smo, reacted with outrage when he discovered the lane closures and ensuing traffic problems, > In an email message previously reported ambulance patients, by The Journal, Mr. Foye suggested the closures could have led to deaths of Site people familiar with the matter said Mr. Wildstein wields considerable clout inside the authority, which manages @ vast portfolio of bridges, tunnels, trains and airports in the New York region. SAR emer mayor of Livingston, N.J, who later ran the influential blog PoliickerNJ under @ pseudonym in New Jersey, Mr Widstain is a ubiquitous figure at the agency, people familar with the matter said. They said he Is known to roam the duthority’s Manhattan office 1 see what empioyees are working on and also approves even low-level hiring decisions. a erratical influence from both sides of the bi-state agency is common, according to people atthe authority. Major Jeiaions at the Port Authority—such as what infrastructure projects to fund, and how to manage the two states’ shared aeons te typically the result of horse-trading between the states, with respective poliical appointees acting on behalf of each state's governor. Senate 6 Sermo and Christo each have the right veto the minutes of a meeting ofthe authority’s board, essentially nabling them to negate an offical action, and in theory requiring the states to cooperate > —Heather Haddon contributed to this artic ile. 2 NOTICE: THIS E-MAIL AND ANY ATTACHMENTS CONTAIN INFORMATION FROM THE >PORT S AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY AND AFFILIATES. IF YOU BELIEVE > YOU HAVE > RECEIVED THIS E-MAIL IN ERROR, PL DESTROY ANY > PRINTOUTS. EASE NOTIFY THE SENDER IMMEDIATELY, - PERMANENTLY DELETE THIS E-MAIL (ALONG WITH ANY ATTACHMENTS), AND “This message contain information which may be confidential and privileged. Unies you are the addressee (or authatzed to receive this message), you may not use, message ‘copy, or disclose to anyone the message or any information contained in the TOSSED ceived the eseage nro, ple ave he sender by reply e-malor contact Laker Sot & Woh! LP at (212) 921-8399, and delete the message. “Thank you. 38 PA- PF - 000062From: DeCerreno, Alison Sent: ‘Thursday, December 05, 2013 8:34 AM Foye, Patrick “sbject: GWB question Hi, \ nave one of my folks pulling a month's worth of data, but that wil take a bt ofime. In the meantime, Bob D looked at the traffic over 2 24-hour period and gave me the following figures that should atleast give you some idea to start Over the ‘2a-hour period, the three Fort Lee lanes handled roughly 27% of the traffic on the GWBUL, just over their quarter share {there are 12 lanes in total on the UL). During the arm rush, 6-Sam, when the lanes are coned off and dedicated, the umber remained at 26.8%, and in the evening rush, between 4-7pm, for comparison, the proportion was 26.9%. Allison Allison L. ©. Program Terminals 2 Montgomery Street, 4th floor Jersey City, NJ 07302 T: (201) 305-3014 F: (201) 395-7411 IM: (917) 301-5650 E: acdecerreno@panynj gov de Cerrefio, Ph.D. jrector. Toll Systems & Revenue Operations Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Tunnels, Bridges & From: Foye, Patrick Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2013 6:55 AM To: DeCerreno, Alison Subjact: Re: MNR crash ranks — Original Message From: DeCerreno, Allison Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2013 06:37 AM To: Foye, Patrick Subject: Re: MNR crash Dorit have the number off-hand, but wil do some checking and let you know. Allison L. C. de Cerrefio, Ph.D. Program Director, Tol Systems & Revenue Operations Port Authorty of NY & NJ Tunnels, Bridges & Terminals 2 Montgomery Steet, Ath floor sersey City, NJ 07302 7: 201-395-2914 E: acdecerreno@panyni.gov — Original Message — From: Foye, Patrick ‘Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2013 06:08 AM To: DeCerreno, Alison Subject: Re: MNR crash ‘What percentage of eastbound GWE traffic uses “fort lee" lanes? ——~ Original Message 3 : PA- PF - 000063,From: DeCerreno, Allison Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2013 04:57 AM To: Foye, Patrick Subject: MNR crash There is an article on t ine crash in today’s NY Times that points to the configuration of the alarm/safety system as problematic MNR uses a push-pull coniguration for is trains. The system on the train that crashed alerts the engineers end can siow the train, but is only located in the locomotive. When the train is being pushed, as it was on Sunday, the engineer is in the cab, Allison not the locomotive. Allison L. C. de Cerrefio, Ph.D. Program Director, Toll Terminals ‘Systems & Revenue Operations Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Tunnels, Bridges & 2 Montgomery Street, 4th floor Jersey City, NJ 07302 T: (201) 395-3914 F: (201) 395-7411 M: (917) 301-5650 E: acdecerreno@panyni.gov ca PA. PF 000068From: DeCerreno, Alison Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2013 8:07 AM Foye, Patrick RE: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB. Understood. Alison LC. de Cerrefo, PhO. Program Director, Tol Systems & Revenue Operations Port Authory of New York & New Jersey Tunnels, Bridges & ‘Terminals 2 Montgomery Street, 4th oor “ersey City, NJ 07302 T: 201) 396-3014 F: (201) 396-7411 IM: (917) 307-5650 E: acdecerreno@panyri ov From: Foye, Patrick ‘Sent: SaturGay, September 14, 2013 7:87 AM To: DeCerreno, Allison Subject: Fw; Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB Fyi only. No need to forward From: Foye, Patrick Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 07:44 AM To: Fulton, Cedrick; Durando, Robert Ce: Baroni, Bill, Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumoutsos, Louis, Zipf, Peter; Samson, David; ‘Rechier, Scott “SRechler@RXRRealty.com>; Buchbinder, Darrel subject: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWE. ‘After reading last night's media pendings, | made inquiries and received calls on this matter which is very troubling, Here is what | learned: reversing over 25 years of PA GW8 operations, the three lanes in Fort Lee eastbound to the GWB were reduced to one lane on Monday of this week without noiifying Fort Lee, the commuting public we serve, the ED or Media ‘A decision of this magnitude should be made only after careful deliberation and upon sign off by the ED. Reports are that Fort Lee has experienced severe traffic delays engulfing the entire Fort Lee area since Monday. ! am appalled by the lack of process, failure to inform our customers and Fort Lee and most ofall by the dangers created to the public interest, $0 | ‘am reversing this decision now effective as soon as TST and PAPD tell me itis safe to do so today. | am making this decision for the following reasons: 4. This hasty and ill-advised decision has resulted in delays to emergency vehicies. | pray that no life has been lost or trip of a hospital- or hospice-bound patient delayed. * 2. This hasty and ilhadvised decision has undoubtedly had an adverse effect on economic activity in both states, That is contrary to the directive we have from our Govemors to do everything possible to create jobs in both States. 3, _ Iwill not allow this hasty and iladvised decision to delay the travels of those observing Yom Kippur tonight or the holidays to follow. 4, | believe this hasty and ill-advised decision violates Federal Law and the laws of both States. “To be clear, | will get to the bottom of this abusive decision which violates everything this agency stands for, | intend to team how PA process was wrongfully subverted and the public interest damaged to say nothing of the credibility ofthis agency. a PA- PF - 000065Finally, | am open to considering changes to each of our facilites if there is a case to be made that change will benefit the public interest. In the case of the Fort Lee eastbound access lanes, approval ofthis action will require: 1. Written sign off by TBT, Traffic Engineering and PAPD. That sign off was not sought or obtained here. 2. Prior discussion with the local government and a communication pian and plenty of advance notice to the ‘commuting public. That did not occur here. 3. Consideration of the effects on emergency vehicles and sign off by PAPD. That did not occur here. 4. Consideration ofthe financial impact on the PA in terms of O/T. That too did not occur here, ‘Cedric and Bob—please let this group know when access to three lanes in Fort Lee can be restored as soon as possible today, This is a matter of public safety and time is of the essence. Pat 2 PA- PF - 000008,From: DeCerreno, Allison Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2013 7:06 AM To: Foye, Patrick *ubject: RE: Fort Lee ‘Thanks. | did find it and read it after you mentioned it yesterday. My own sense is the decision to reopen the lanes for Ft Lee was a good one - from the article, it appears the biggest damage to community relations came from the lack of notice, perhaps even more so than the resulting impacts. Alison L. C. de Cerrefo, Ph.D. Program Director, Toll Systems & Revenue Operations Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Tunnels, Bridges & Terminals 2 Montgomery Street, 4th floor Jersey City, NU 07302 T: (201) 305-3914 F: (201) 395-7441 Mi (917) 301-5650 E: acdecerreno@panvni,aov From: Foye, Patrick Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 7:43 PM To: DeCerreno, Alison Subject: Fort Lee minews 80381 Clos ths @ commuting disast i a 5 PA- PF - 000087Durando, Robert Friday, September 13, 2013 8:04 AM Foye, Patrick; Fulton, Cedrick Baroni, Bill, Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumoutsos, Louis; Zipf, Peter, Samson, David; \ 'SRechler@RXRRealty com’, Buchbinder, Darrell ‘subject: Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB. We have restored the 3 toll lanes to Ft Lee. ‘Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 07:44 AM To: Fulton, Cedrick; Durando, Robert Ce: Baroni, Bil Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumnoutsos, Louis; Zipf, Peter; Samson, David; 'Rechler, Scott’ ; Buchbinder, Darrell ‘Subject: Fort Lee eastbound access to GW ‘After reading last night's media pendings, | made inquiries and received calls on this matter which is very troubling. Here is what | learned: reversing over 25 years of PA GWB operations, the three lanes in Fort Lee eastbound to the GWB were reduced to one lane on Monday of this week without notifying Fort Lee, the commuting public we serve, the ED or Media. A decision of this magnitude should be made only after careful deliberation and upon sign off by the ED. Reports are that Fort Lee has experienced severe tratfic delays engulfing the entire Fort Lee area since Monday. | am appalled by the lack of process, failure to inform our customers and Fort Lee and most of all by the dangers created to the public interest, so lam reversing this decision now effective as soon as TBT and PAPD tell me itis safe to do so today. | am making this decision for the following reasons: 1. This hasty and illadvised decision has resulted in delays to emergency vehicles. | pray that no life has been lost or trip of a hospital- or hospice-bound patient delayed. 2, This hasty and ill-advised decision has unddubtedly had an adverse effect on economic activity in both states. That is contrary to the directive we have from our Governors to do everything possible to create jobs in both states. 3, Iwill not allow this hasty and ill-advised decision to delay the travels of those observing Yor Kippur tonight or the holidays to follow. 4, [believe this hasty and illadvised decision violates Federal Law and the laws of both States. To be clear, ! will get to the bottom of this abusive decision which violates everything this agency stands for; ! intend to learn how PA process was wrongfully subverted and the public interest damaged to say nothing of the credibility of this, agency. Finally, lam open to considering changes to each of our facilities if there is a case to be made that change will benefit the public interest. in the case of the Fort Lee eastbound access lanes, approval ofthis action will require: 1. Written sign off by TBT, Traffic Engineering and PAPD. That sign off was not sought or obtained here. 2. Prior discussion with the local government and a communication plan and plenty of advance notice to the ‘commuting public. That did not occur here. 3, Consideration of the effects on emergency vehicles and sign off by PAPD. That did not occur here, 4. Consideration of the financial impact on the PA in terms of O/T. That too did not occur here. Cedric and Bob—please let this group know when access to three lanes in Fort Lee can be restored 5 soon as possible soday. This is a matter of public safety and time is of the essence. “ PA- PF - 000088,Pat a PA. PF - 000069Foye, Patrick ‘Thursday, December 12, 2013 1:55 PM Foye, Patrick Chairman Samson; Vice Chairman Rechler, Basil A. Paterson (bpaterson@msek.com); David §. Steiner (dss@steinercompanies.com); Jeff Moerdier, Jeffrey Lynford {jynford@welstord.cor); Kenneth Lipper (Ken.lipper@lipper.com), Raymond M, Pocino (E- mail), Richard H. Bagger (rbagger@celgene.com);, Rossana Rosado (fossana rosado@eldiariony.com); Sartor, Anthony (asartor@psands.com); Wil ‘Schuber (wpschuber@optoniine.net); Baroni, Bill; Ma, John Subject: Brief Update P. ‘Commissioners, First, wanted to provide an update on TSA's plans to hand-over responsiblity for staffing airport terminal exit lanes which I noted in my most recent ED Report. The recently announced Federal budget deal, i passed, will require TSA to maintain responsibilty for exit lane staffing, This sa significant positive development for us and other airports around the country, along with the airlines. The Port Authority and the aviation industry were united in our opposition to TSA’s proposal, nd had been preparing to challenge it in US. District Court. Had TSA been allowed to move ahead with its plan to hand over responsibilty for exit lane staffing it would have cost us and our airline tenants over $8 milion annually to staff the 20 exit lanes at our terminals that are under TSA's supervision, not to mention the potential security lability issues. second, | wanted to update you on what we are doing with snowy owls at our airports. A press story this past Monday morning reported that licensed Aviation staff was shooting snowy owls at our airports, A large number of snowy owls hove been migrating south from the Arctic this year, and several had taken up residence near our airport runways. In the past two weeks, five airplanes were struck by snowy owis at our airports (2 at JFK, 2 at EWR, and 1 at LGA). We and 'e FAA were very concerned about passenger safety, given the lessons from 2003's USAir bird-strike and resulting djiracle on the Hudson’, Our airport staff attempted unsuccessfully to drive off the owls through pyrotechnics and Gther loud noises. Under our NYS Department of Environmental Conservation permit, Aviation staff was not allowed to relocate birds, so to protect airtine passengers, they were left with the alternative of shooting owls. ‘As I became aware ofthis situation, limmediately reached out to the NYS DEC Commissioner for a waiver of our permit which allowed a licensed wildlife specialist, by the next morning, to begin trapping, banding, and relocating the owls. We issued a statement late Monday announcing this approach. As always, we attempt to strike a balance between humanely controlling bird populations at our airport with safeguarding passenger safety. Third, Lwanted to make sure you all knew that our Office of inspector General announced yesterday that it will be launching an investigation into the closure of access lanes in Fort Lee to the George Washington Bridge in early September. As you know, this matter has been the subject of legislative hearings and substantial media coverage, and! ‘will not comment on it further here. However, | did want to make you aware that our OIG has decided to investigate ‘and OIG will report its findings when its investigation is complete. Lastly, last night we closed two lanes ofthe westbound Upper Level of the GWB to make emergency repairs due to 2 shifting roadway plate. This portion of the deck had been scheduled for replacement as part ofthe full Upper Level deck replacement project. Repairs were made overnight and lanes were reopened by the morning rush today. We issued @ travel advisory late yesterday advising ofthe lane closures for the emergency repairs. Given the public attention on the September closures, these emergency repairs received significant coverage over the last day, and thus this brief mention. Pat 48 PA-PF- 000070Foye, Patrick ‘Tuesday, October 01, 2013 1:25 PM MacSpadden, Lisa Fw: Tad Mann -- Wall Street Joumal inquiry Fort Lee electeds? From: Coleman, Steve Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2013 01:11 PM To: Baroni, Bill; Wildstein, David Cc: Foye, Patrick; Ma, John; MacSpadden, Lise ‘Subject: Ted Mann — Wall Street Journal inquiry Bill, Davie: ‘Ted is working on a story for tomorrow's paper following on the GWE toll plaza closing issue and I'm seeking guidance con how to respond. Ted is questioning our prior statement on this issue that said the toll lanes were closed because of a test when he has a copy of an e-mail that Pat sent at 7:44 a.m. on September 13 to all PA leadership and Fort Lee elected officials that says otherwise. Please let me know how you would like me to handle. 8 PA- PF - 000074From: Foye, Patrick Sent: ‘Thursday, September 19, 2013 6:34 AM Xe Ma, John ubject: Fort Lee Please put it on next chiefs and line agendas 5 PA-PF -000072Foye, Patrick Monday, September 16, 2013 12:30 PM Coleman, Steve; Baroni, Bill Ma, John; Wildstein, David; MacSpadden, Lisa Re: Wall Street Journal inquiry ~- Fort Lee toll booths. Steve DED office handling this so I defer to Bill From: Coleman, Steve Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 12:24 PM To: Baroni, Bil Ce: Foye, Patrick; Ma, John; Wildstein, David; MacSpadden, Lisa Subject: RE: Wall Street Journal inquiry ~ Fort Lee toll booths ‘Thanks Bill. Pat, are you OK? From: Baroni, Bill ‘Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 12:24 PM To: Coleman, Steve Ce: Foye, Patrick; Ma, John; Wildstein, David; MacSpadden, Lisa Subject: Re: Wall Street Journal inquiry ~ Fort Lee toll booths ‘Same statement as we gave Friday. Sent from my iPhone ‘dn Sep 16, 2013, at 12:18 PM, "Coleman, Steve” wro' WSJ reporter Ted Mana called, looking to do a story on the Fort Lee toll booth issue. Ted said that some Wall Street Journal editors commute to work via the GWB and through the toll booths in question and became stuck in the traffic last week. They initially were unsure of what was going on until they read John Cichowsk’’s stories in the Bergen Record. Ted has questions about the traffic study that was referenced in Cichowski’s stories and what prompted the closing of the toll booths. Please advise on how we should respond. 82 PA. PF - 000073Foye, Patrick Monday, September 16, 2013 12:21 PM "srechler@rerrealty.com, Garten, David Fw: Wall Street Journal inquiry ~ Fort Lee toll booths From: Coleman, Steve Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 12:18 PM To: Foye, Patrick; Baron, Bil Cc: Ma, John; Wildstein, David; MacSpadden, Lisa ‘Subject: Wall Street Journal inquiry ~ Fort Lee toll booths WS! reporter Ted Mann called, locking to do a story on the Fort Lee toll booth issue. Ted said that some Wall Street Journal editors commute to work via the GWB and through the toll booths in question and became stuck in the trafic last week, They initially were unsure of what was going on until they read John Cichowsk's stories in the Bergen Record. Ted has questions about the traffic study that was referenced in Cichowski's stories and what prompted the closing ofthe toll booths. Please advise on how we should respond. - 3 PA- PF - 000076Foye, Patrick ‘Sunday, September 15, 2013 12:48 PM Larrabee, Richard Re; Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB ‘There's lesson in there we should discuss From: Larabee, Richard ‘Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 12:45 PM To: Foye, Patrick ‘Subject: Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB Pot, | will ell ou in the morning. In reading through the enclosed e-mail 'm not sure how this relatest to the Port Rick Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handhelé From: Foye, Patrick Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 11:29 AM To: Larrabee, Richard ‘Subject: Fi: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWE ck let's discuss tomw Pat From: Rechler, Scott [maitto:SRechler@RXRRealty.com] Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 08:28 AM To: Foye, Patrick Ce: Fulton, Cedrick; Durando, Robert; Baroni Bil; Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumoutsos, Louis; Zipf, Peter: Samson, David; Buchbinder, Darrell Subject: Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB ‘This is terribly disturbing and incomprehensible to me. How can a decision lke tis be made without it being discussed and considered at the highest level? am particularly disturbed that this was occurring without regard to this being the Jewish high holiday weekend. Pat, please let us know what happened. Thank you. Scott Scott Rechier CEO and Chairman 54 PA. PF - 000075,RXR Realty Srechler@nxrrealty.cor Sep 13, 2013, at 7:44 AM, "Foye, Patrick” wrote After reading last night's media pendings, ! made inquiries and received calls on this matter which is very troubling, Here is what | learned: reversing over 25 years of PA GWB operations, the three lanes in Fort Lee eastbound to the GWB were reduced to one lane on Monday of this week without notifying Fort Lee, the commuting public we serve, the ED or Media. A decision ofthis magnitude should be made only after careful deliberation and upon sign off by the ED. Reports are that Fort Lee has experienced severe traffic delays engulfing the entire Fort Lee area since Monday. 1m appalled by the lack of process, failure to inform our customers and Fort Lee and most of all by the dangers created to the public interest, so | am reversing this decision now effective as soon as TBT and PAPD tell me itis safe to do so today. this decision for the following reasons: 1. This hasty and ill-advised decision has resulted in delays ta emergency vehicles. | pray that no life has been lost or trip of a hospital- or hospice-bound patient delayed. 2. This hasty and ill-advised decision has undoubtedly had an adverse effect on economic activity in both states, That is contrary to the directive we have from our Governors to do everything, possible to create jobs in both States. 3, twill not allow this hasty and ill-advised decision to delay the travels of those observing Yor Kippur tonight or the holidays to follow. 4, [believe this hasty and ill-advised decision violates Federal Law and the laws of both States. ‘To be clear, Iwill et to the bottom ofthis abusive decision which violates everything this agency stands ‘for; Lintend to learn how PA process was wrongfully subverted and the public interest damaged to say nothing of the credibility of this agency. Finally, lam open to considering changes to each of our facilities ifthere isa case to be made that change will benefit the public interest. In the case of the Fort Lee eastbound access lanes, approval of this action will require: 4. Written sign off by TBT, Traffic Engineering and PAPD. That sign off was not sought or obtained here, prior discussion with the focal government and a communication plan and plenty of advance notice to the commuting public, That did not occur here. ‘Consideration of the effects on emergency vehicles and sign off by PAPD. That did not occur here. Consideration of the financial impact on the PA in terms of O/T. That too did not occur here. Cedric and Bob—please let this group know when access to three lanes in Fort Lee can be restored as soon as possible today. This is matter of public safety and time is of the essence. Pat NOTICE: THIS £-MAIL AND ANY ATTACHMENTS CONTAIN INFORMATION FROM THE PORT ROTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY AND AFFILIATES. IP YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS E-MAIL IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY THE SENDER IMMEDIATELY, PERMANENTLY DELETE THIS B-MAIL (ALONG WITH ANY ATTACHMENTS), AND DESTROY ANY 55 PA- PF - 000076PRINTOUTS. 56 PA-PF 000077Foye, Patrick Sunday, Seplember 15, 2013 11:50 AM Kingsberry, Stephen abject: Fw: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB Steve let's discuss tomw Pat From: Rechler, Scott {mailto:SRechler@RXRRealty.com] ‘Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 08:28 AM To: Foye, Patrick Ce: Fulton, Cedrick; Durendo, Robert; Baroni, Bill; Dunne, Joseph P.; Kournoutsos, Louis; Zipf, Peter; Samson, David; Buchbinder, Darrell ‘Subject: Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB ‘This is terribly disturbing and incomprehensible to me, How can a decision like this be made without it being discussed and considered at the highest level? | am particulerly disturbed that this was occurring without regard to this being the Jewish high holiday weekend. Pat, please let us know what happened. Thank you. Scott cott Rechler CEO and Chairman RXR Realty Srechler@rxrrealty.com On Sep 23, 2023, at 7:44 AM, "Foye, Patrick" wrote: ‘After reading last night's media pendings, | made inquiries and received calls on this matter which is very troubling. Here is what | learned: reversing over 25 years of PA GW8 operations, the three lanes in Fort Lee eastbound to the GW8 were reduced to one lane on Monday of this week without notifying Fort Lee, the commuting public we serve, the ED or Media, A decision of this magnitude should be made only after careful deliberation and upon sign off by the ED. Reports are that Fort Lee has experienced severe traffic delays engulfing the entire Fort Lee area since Monday. ! am appalled by the lack of process, failure to inform our customers and Fort Lee and most of all by the dangers created to the public interest, so lam reversing this decision now effective as soon as TBT and PAPD tell me itis safe to do so today. am making this decision for the following reasons: 1. This hasty and ill-advised decision has resulted in delays to emergency vehicles. | pray that no life has been lost or trip of a hospital- or hospice-bound patient delayed. 5 PA- PF - 000078‘This hasty and iladvised decision has undoubtedly had an adverse effect on economic activity in both states. That is contrary to the directive we have from our Governors to do everything possible to create jobs in both States. 3. Iwill not allow this hasty and Ill-advised decision to delay the travels of those observing Yor Kippur tonight or the holidays to follow. 4, believe this hasty and ill-advised decision violates Federal Law and the laws of both States. To be clear, Iwill get to the bottom of this ebusive decision which violates everything this agency stands for; | intend to learn how PA process was wrongfully subverted and the public interest damaged to say nothing of the credibility of this agency. Finally, 'am open to considering changes to each of our facilites if there is a case to be made that change will benefit the public interest. In the case of the Fort Lee eastbound access lanes, approval of this action will require: 1. Written sign off by TBT, Traffic Engineering and PAPD. That sign off wes not sought or obtained here. 2. Prior discussion with the local government and a communication plan and plenty of advance notice to the commuting public. That did not occur here. 3. Consideration of the effects on emergency vehicles and sign off by PAPD. That did not occur here. 4, Consideration of the financial impact on the PA in terms of O/T. That too did not occur here. Cedric and Bob—please let this group know when access to three lanes in Fort Lee can be restored as soon as possible today. This is a matter of public safety and time is of the essence. Pat NOTICE: THIS E-MAIL AND ANY ATTACHMENTS CONTAIN INFORMATION FROM THE PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY AND AFFILIATES. IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS E-MAIL IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY THE SENDER INNEDIATELY, PERMANENTLY DELETE THIS E-MAIL (ALONG WI ANY ATTACHMENTS), AND DESTROY ANY PRINTOUTS. PA- PF -oo007@From: Foye, Patrick Sent: ‘Sunday, September 15, 2013 11:50 AM T Bosco, Thomas Snbject: Fu Fort Lee eastbound access to GWE Tom let's discuss tomw Pat From: Rechier, Scott [maltto:SRechler@RXRRealty.com] Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 08:28 AM To: Foye, Patrick Ce: Fulton, Cedrick; Durando, Robert; Baroni, Bi Buchbinder, Darrell ‘Subject: Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWE. yunne, Joseph P.; Koumoutsos, Louis; Zip, Peter; Samson, David; This is terribly disturbing and incomprehensible to me. How cana decision lke this be made without it being discussed and considered at the highest level? {am particularly disturbed that this was occurring without regard to this being the Jewish high holiday weekend, Pat, please let us know what happened. ‘Thank you. Scott ott Rechler CEO and Chairman RXR Realty Srechler@nxrrealty.co On Sep 13, 2013, at 7:44 AM, "Foye, Patrick” wrote: ‘After reading last night’s media pendings, ! made inquiries and received calls on this matter which is very troubling. Here is what learned: reversing over 25 years of PA GWB operations, the three lanes in Fort Lee eastbound to the GWB were reduced to one lane on Monday of this week without notifying Fort Lee, the commuting public we serve, the ED or Media. A decision of this magnitude should be made only after careful deliberation and upon sign off by the ED. Reports are that Fort Lee has experienced severe treffic delays engulfing the entire Fort Lee area since Monday. | am appalled by the lack of process, failure to inform our customers and Fort Lee and most of all by the dangers created to the public interest, 50 | am reversing this decision now effective as soon as TBT and PAPD tell me itis safe to do 50 today. 1am making this decision for the following reasons: 1. This hasty and ill-advised decision has resulted in delays to emergency vehicles. | pray that no life has been lost or trip of a hospital- or hospice-bound patient delayed, 9 PA- PF - 0000802. This hasty and ill-advised decision has undoubtedly had an adverse effect on economic activity in both states. That is contrary to the directive we have from our Governors to do everything possible to create jobs in both States. 3. Iwill not allow this hasty and ill-advised decision to delay the travels of those observing Yom Kippur tonight or the holidays to follow. 4, believe this hasty and ill-advised decis n violates Federal Law and the laws of both States. ‘To be clear, | will get to the bottom of this abusive decision which violates everything this agency stands for; lintend to {earn how PA process was wrongfully subverted and the public interest damaged to say nothing of the credibility ofthis agency. Finally, | am open to considering changes to each of our facilities if there is a case to be made that ‘change will benefit the public interest. n the case of the Fort Lee eastbound access lanes, approval of this action will require: 1. Written sign off by TBT, Traffic Engineering and PAPD. That sign off was not sought or obtained here. 2. _ Prior discussion with the local government and a communication pian and plenty of advance notice to the commuting public. That did not occur here. 3. Consideration of the effects on emergency vehicles and sign off by PAPD. That did not occur here. 4, Consideration of the financial impact on the PA in terms of O/T. That too did not occur here. Cedric and Bob—please let this group know when access to three lanes in Fort Lee can be restored as, soon as possible today. This is a matter of public safety and time is of the essence. Pat NOTICE: THIS E-MAIL AND ANY ATTACHMENTS CONTAIN INFORMATION FROM THE PORT UTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY AND AFFILIATES. IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS =-MATL IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY THE SENDER IMMEDIATELY, PERMANENTLY DELSTE THIS B-MATL (ALONG WITH ANY ATTACHMENTS), AND DESTROY ANY PRINTOUTS. 6 PA-PF -000081Foye, Patrick ‘Sunday, September 15, 2013 11:30 AM Larrabee, Richard Fw: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB: Rick let's discuss tomw Pat From: Rechler, Scott [mailto:SRechler@RXRRealty.com] Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 08:28 AM To: Foye, Patrick Ce: Fulton, Cedrick; Durando, Robert; Baroni, Bill; Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumoutsos, Louis; Zipf, Peter; Samson, David; Buchbinder, Darrell ‘Subject: Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB ‘This is terribly disturbing and incomprehensible to me. How cana decision like this be made without it being discussed and considered at the highest level? | am particularly disturbed that this was occurring without regard to this being the Jewish high holiday weekend. Pat, please let us know what happened. Thank you. Scott ott Rechler (£0 and Chairman RXR Realty Srechler@rxrrealty.com On Sep 13, 2013, at 7:44 AM, "Foye, Patrick” wrote: ‘After reading last night's media pendings, ! made inquiries and received calls on this matter which is very troubling, Here is what I learned: reversing over 25 years of PA GWB operations, the three lanes in Fort Lee eastbound to the GW8 were reduced to one lane on Monday of this week without notifying Fort Lee, the commuting public we serve, the ED or Media. A decision of this magnitude should be mace only after careful deliberation and upon sign off by the ED. Reports are that Fort Lee has experienced severe traffic delays engulfing the entire Fort Lee area since Monday. 1 am appalled by the lack of process, failure to inform our customers and Fort Lee and most of all by the dangers created to the public interest, so ! am reversing this decision now effective as soon as TBT and PAPD tell met is safe to do so today. 11am making this decision for the following reasons: 1. This hasty and ill-advised decision has resulted in delays to emergency vehicles. | pray that no life has been lost or trip of a hospital- or hospice-bound patient delayed. 6 PA-PF -0000822. This hasty and ill-advised decision has undoubtedly had an adverse effect on economic activity in both states, Thats contrary to the directive we have from our Governors to do everything possible to create jobs in both States. 3, Iwill nt alow this hasty and il-advised decision to delay the travels of those observing Yom ippur tonight or the holidays to follow. 4, I believe this hasty and ill-advised decision violates Federal Law and the laws of both States. To be clear, Iwill get to the bottom of this abusive decision which violates everything this agency stands for; lintend to learn how PA process was wrongfully subverted and the public interest damaged to say nothing of the credibility of this agency. Finally, | am open to considering changes to each of our facilities if there is a case to be made that change will benefit the public interest. In the case of the Fort Lee eastbound access lanes, approval of this action will require: 1. Written sign off by TBT, Traffic Engineering and PAPD. That sign off was not sought or obtained here. 2. Prior discussion with the local government and a communication plan and plenty of advance notice to the commuting public. That did not occur here. 3. Consideration of the effects on emergency vehicles and sign off by PAPO. That did not occur here. 4. Consideration of the financial impact on the PA in terms of O/T. That too did not occur here. Cedric and Bob—please let this group know when access to three lanes in Fort Lee can be restored as soon as possible today. This is @ matter of public safety and time is of the essence. Pat NOTICE: THIS E-MAIL AND ANY ATTACHMENTS CONTAIN INFORMATION FROW THE PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY AND AFFILIATES. IP YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS E-MAIL IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY THE SENDER IMMEDIATELY, PERMANENTLY DELETE THIS E-MAIL (ALONG WITH ANY ATTACHMENTS), AND DESTROY ANY PRINTOUTS 2 PA-PF- 000083From: Foye, Patrick Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2013 9:33 AM To: "ppaterson@msek com: jlynford@wellsford. com’; JAMoerdler@mintz.com: "Ken lipper@lipper com’ ‘rossana fosado@eldiariony.com’ ‘ 'srechier@rxrrealty com’: Garten, David; Ma, John _bject: Fw. Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB Commissioners~Vice Chair suggested | send along this email exchange which merits discussion on our call Monday. Please also read the Bergen Record story below. http://www northiersey.com/news/bergen/223580381 Closed tollbooths a commuting disaster.htm!?mobile=18i &iphone And yesterday's piece. nttp://Awww northiersey.com/news/223726201 Road Warrior_Living wth_an_inscrutable_giant.htm!?scpromo=1. Pat From: Rechler, Scott {mailto:SRechler@RXRRealty.com] Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 08:28 AM To: Foye, Patrick Ce: Fulton, Cedtrick; Durando, Robert; Baroni, Bil; Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumoutsos, Louis; Zipf, Peter; Samson, David; Buchbinder, Darrell ‘Subject: Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB «nis is terribly disturbing and incomprehensible to me. How can a decision like this be made without it being discussed and considered at the highest level? | am particularly disturbed that this was occurring without regard to this being the Jewish high holiday weekend. Pat, please let us know what happened. Thank you. Scott Scott Rechler CEO and Chairman RXR Realty Srechler@ncrrealty.com On Sep 13, 2023, at 7:44 AM, "Foye, Patrick" wrote: ‘After reading last night's media pendings, | made inquiries and received calls on this matter which is very ‘troubling, Here is what | learned: reversing over 25 years of PA GWB operations, the three lanes in Fort Lee eastbound to the GWB were reduced to one lane on Monday of this week without notifying Fort Lee, the commuting public we serve, the ED or Media. A decision of this magnitude should be made only ‘after careful deliberation and upon sign off by the ED. Reports are that Fort Lee has experienced severe 6 PA-PF - 000084traffic delays engulfing the entire Fort Lee area since Monday. !am appelled by the lack of process, failure to inform our customers and Fort Lee and most of all by the dangers created to the public interest, so |am reversing this decision now effective as soon as TBT and PAPD tell me itis safe to do so today. am making this decision for the following reasons: 1, This hasty and illadvised decision has resulted in delays to emergency vehicles. | pray that no life has been lost or trip of a hospital- or hospice-bound patient delayed, 2. This hasty and ill-advised decision has undoubtedly had an adverse effect on economic activity in both states. That is contrary tothe directive we have from our Governors to do everything possible to create jobs in both States. 3. Iwill not allow this hasty and il-advised decision to delay the travels of those observing Yom Kippur tonight or the holidays to follow. 4. believe this hasty and ill-advised decision violates Federal Law and the laws of both States. ‘To be clear, I will get to the bottom of this abusive decision which violates everything this agency stands for; |intend to learn how PA process was wrongfully subverted and the public interest damaged to say nothing of the credibility of this agency. Finally, | am open to considering changes to each of our facilities f there is a case to be made that change will benefit the public interest. In the case of the Fort Lee eastbound access lanes, approval of this action will require: 1. Written sign off by 781, Traffic Engineering and PAPD, That sign off was not sought or obtained here. 2. Prior discussion with the local goverment and a communication plen and plenty of advance notice to the commuting public. That did not occur here 3. Consideration of the effects on emergency vehicles and sign off by PAPD. That did not occur here. Consideration of the financial impact on the PA in terms of O/T. That too did not occur here. Cedric and Bob—please let this group know when access to three lanes in Fort Lee can be restored as ‘soon as possibie today. This is a matter of public safety and time is of the essence. Pat NOTICE: THIS E-MAIL AND ANY ATTACHMENTS CONTAIN INFORMATION FROM THE FORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY AND AFFILIATES. TF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS E-MAIL IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY THE SENDER IMMEDIATELY, PERMANENTLY DELETE THIS B-MAIL (ALONG WITH ANY ATTACHMENTS), AND DESTROY ANY PRINTOUTS 66 PA-PF - 00085Foye, Patrick Saturday, September 14, 2013 6:00 PM : Fulton, Cedrick Ma, John pubject: Re: Two things - NY VMS SIGNS CF thanks for quick response —— Original Message — From: Fulton, Cedrick Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2013 07:47 PM To: Foye, Patrick Cc: Ma, John Subject: Re: Two things - NY VMS SIGNS Pat, Here is PANY sign inventory Staten Isiand Bridges tio fixed signs ~ 517 portables used for construction projects (OBY). Can change messages 9 ‘minutes with contractor cooperation, George Washington Bridge 2 signs - Can change messages in minutes. Current message is no trucks toll, ineoin Tunnel - 5 small signs for short messages. Can change message in minutes. Holland Tunnel 6 signs - Can change message in minutes. ‘oye, Patrick" wrote: Original Message ~ > From: Futon, Cedrick > Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2013 06:27 PM > To: Foye, Patrick > Ce: Ma, John > Subject: Re: Two things 2 Nothing else with Baroni or Wildstein. Will get the VMS info, 5 on Sep 14,2013, at 6:01 PM, "Foye, Perick’ wrote ° PA- PF - 000086se Cedrie 1i wasnt clear any other deals, changes with Baroni or Wildsten you didn't bring to my attention? 5 2.2d floor request i got shortly before i emailed you today. Need ‘asap Thanks >> — Original Message —— >> From: Fulton, Cedrick >> Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2013 05:43 PM >> To: Foye, Patrick >> Cc: Ma, John >> Subject: Re: Two things >> Pat, > We have an expired agreement with Fort Lee where they do street sweeping around the bridge and we pay Wert $7 {per year, nto $35k instalments. The last 5 year deal expired in July 2012. | am told € new fe yest agreement is with oe ee greement falls under tne category of community good wil. There was a ime we actualy leaned the streets. It aca more cost effective for us to give them S70k per year. They are asking forthe money. 2 uniess you need it immediately | wil provide the VMS information on Monday. >> Cedrick 33 on Sep 14, 2013, at 12:07 PM, “Foye, Pattick” wrote: 32> Cedric 1 following up on Fort Lee, anything else | should know about? 222 now many ve signs are placed on my side of TET? How long does it take to program messaging? PA. PF -000087Foye, Patrick ‘Saturday, September 14, 2013 6:30 PM Fulton, Cedrick Ma, Jonn Re: Two things — Original Message — From: Fulton, Cedrick ‘Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2013 06:27 PM - To: Foye, Patrick Cc: Ma, John Subject: Re: Two things Nothing else with Baroni or Wildstein, Will get the VMS info. on Sep 14, 2013, at 6:01 PM, "Foye, Patrick” wrote: > Cedrie + i wasnt clear any other deals, changes with Baroni or Widstsin you dent Bring 0 my attention? > 2-20 for request i got shorty before i emalied you today. Need asap > Thanks > — Original Message —— > From: Fulton, Cearick > Sent, Saturday, September 14, 2013 05:49 PM To. Foye, Patrick + Ce: Ma, John > Subject: Re: Two things > Pat, we nave an expired agteament wt Fot Lee where they do set sweaping around the ridge ond 98 Fay OT s70k = voar in ve 5k inetliments, The lst 5 year deal expired in ly 2012.1 arn cS Me five year agreement is with Ber Year i egonent fs under the calegory of community good wil. There was ome we aca ‘leaned the streets. It ai i oreerpet effective for us fo lve them $70k per year. They are asking for he money. > Unless you need it immediately, | wil provide the VMS information on Monday > Cedrick 2 on sep 14, 2013, at 12:07 PM, Foye, Patrick” wrote 2. Cedric 1 folowing up on Fort Lee, anything else ! should know about? 2 oe how many vms signs are placed on my side of TBT? How long does it take fo program messaging? ® PA. PF - 000088From: Foye, Patrick Saturday, September 14, 2013 6:02 PM Futton, Cedrick Ma, John bject: Re: Two things Cedric t iwasnt clear. any other deals, changes with Baroni or Wildstein you didn't bring to my attention? 2.24 floor request i got shortly before i ernailed you today. Need asap Thanks -— Original Message —- From: Fulton, Cedrick ‘Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2013 05:43 PM To: Foye, Patrick Cc: Ma, John Subject: Re: Two 198 Pat, We have an expired agreement with Fort Lee where they do street sweeping around the bridge and we pay them $70 k por year, vo 885k installments, The last 5 year deal expired in July 2012. | am told @ new five year agreements with Bil “ris agreement falls under the category of community good wil. There was 2 time we actually cleaned the streets. It became more cost effective for us to give them $70k per year. They are asking for the money. Uniess you need it immediately, | wil provide the VMS information on Monday. Cedrick “n Sep 14, 2013, at 12:07 PM, "Foye, Patrick’ wrote: > Cedric 1 following up on Fort Lee, anything else | should know about? 2 2 how many vms signs are placed on my side of TBT? How long does it take to program messaging? PA- PF - 000089From: Foye, Patrick Saturday, September 14, 2018 12:08 PM Fulton, Cedrick Ma, John bject: Two things Cedric 1 following up on Fert Lee, anything else I should know about? 2 how many vs signs are placed on my side of TET? How long does It take to program messaging? n PA-PF - 000090,Foye, Patrick ‘Saturday, September 14, 2013 7:57 AM BeCerreno, Alison Fw. Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB High Fyionly. No need to forward From: Foye, Patrick Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 07:44 AM ‘To: Fulton, Cedrick; Durando, Robert Ce: Baroni, Bil; Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumoutsos, Lous; Zip, Peter; Samson, David ‘Rechler, Scott ‘; Buchbinder, Darrell ‘Subject: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB ‘After reading last night's media pendings, ! made inquiries and received calls on this matter which is very troubling Here ansnat | Icamed: reversing over 25 yeats of PA GWS operations the three lanes in Fort Lee eastbound to the GWB were weaved te one lane on Monday ofthis week without notifying Fort Lee, the commuting public we serve, the ED oF Wrodia. A decision of this magnitude should be made only after careful deliberation and upon sig off bythe ED. Reports are hat Fort Lee hes experienced severe traffic delays engulfing the entire Fort Lee area since Monday. | am appalied Py he lock of process failure to inform our customers and Fort Lee and most of al by the dangers created tothe public srecrest, so'.am reversing this decision now effective as soon as TBT and PAPD tell me itis safe to do so today. am making this decision for the following reasons: 4. This hasty and ikadvsed decision has resulted in delay to emergency vehicles. | pray that no life has been lost or trip of a hospital- or hospice-bound patient delayed: 2, This hesty and il-acvised decison has undoubtedly had an adverse effect on economic activity in both states. Thats contrary to the directive we have from our Governors to do everything possible to create jobs in both States. 4, Iwill not allow this hasty and advised decision to delay the travels of those observing Yom Kippur tonight or ‘the holidays to follow. 4, believe this hasty an: i-advised decision violates Federal Law and the laws of both States. ‘Tobe clear, | wil get tothe bottom ofthis abusive decision which violates everything this agency stands for {inten 9 Mae enw DA process was wrongfully subverted and the publc interest damaged to say nothing of the crelbity ofthis agency. Finally, lam open to considering changes to each of our faites Hf there isp case to be made that change will benefit the public interest, In the case of the Fort Lee eastbound access lanes, approval of his action will require: 1. Written sign off by TBT, Traffic Engineering and PAPD. That signoff was not sought or obtained here. + prior discussion with the local government and a communication plan and plenty of advance notice tothe ‘commuting public. That did not occur here. 43. Consideration ofthe effects on emergency vehicles and sign off by PAPD. That did not occur here, 42, Consideration ofthe financial impact on the PA in terms of O/T. That too did not occur here. n PA-PF -000091edsie and Bob-—please let this group know when access to three lanes in Fort Lee can be restored as soon as possible today. This is 2 matter of public safety and time is of the essence. 2 PA. PF -000082Foye, Patrick Saturday, September 14, 2013 7:56 AM DeCerreno, Allison ject: Re: Fort Lee Fro Sent te bie Far greater impacts —— Original Message — From: DeCerreno, Alison Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2013 07:06 AM To: Foye, Patrick Subject: RE: Fort Lee “Thanks. | did find it and read it after you mentioned it yesterday. My own sense is the decision to reopen the lanes for Ft Lee was a good one - from the article, it appears the biggest damage to community relations came from the lack of notice, perhaps even more so than the resulting impacts. Alison L. C. de Cerrefo, Ph.D. Program Director, Tol! Systems & Revenue Operations Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Tunnels, Bridges & Terminals 2 Montgomery Street, 4th floor Jersey City, NJ 07302 - 7: (204) 395-3914 F: (201) 395-7411 Me (917) 301-5660 E: apdecereno@panyni.gov “om Foye, Patrick ant Friday, September 13, 2013 7:43 PM fo: DeCarreno, Allison Subject Fort Lee http:/www, northjersey.com/ng 235 josed follbooths a commuting disaster himI?mobil 4 PA-PF - 900088,Foye, Patrick Friday, September 13, 2013 7:43 PM DeCerreno, Allison Fort Lee itp: norhiersey.comnews/beraen/223580361 Closed tolbooths 2 commuting disaster him/?mobile=18ie=18iph 6 PA PF -00008¢From: Foye, Patrick Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 3:30 PM 2 Coleman, Steve MacSpadden, Lisa bject: Re: Media inquiries — Fort Lee toll booths Steve will do From: Coleman, Steve ‘Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 03:18 PM To: Foye, Patrick Ce; MacSpadden, Lisa ‘Subject: RE: Media inquiries -- Fort Lee toll booths Thanks From: Foye, Patrick Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 3:18 PM To: Coleman, Steve Ce: MacSpadden, Lisa Subject: Re: Media inquiries -- Fort Lee toll booths Steve will come back to you shortly ram: Coleman, Steve ‘Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 03:12 PM lacSpadden, Lisa Subject: FW: Media inquiries - Fort Lee toll booths Pat: Are you OK with this or do we need to discuss further?? From: Baroni, Bill Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 3:10 PM To? Coleman, Steve; Foye, Patrick Ce: Ma, John; Wildstein, David; MacSpadden, Lisa ‘Subject: RE: Media inguiries -- Fort Lee toll booths Steve, we are good with the following: che Port Authority has conducted @ week of study atthe George Washington Bridge of traffic safety pattems. We wil aon rerewr those results and determine the best traffic paterns atthe GWB. We will continue to work with our local law enforcement partners.” % PA PF - 000085From: Coleman, Steve Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 1:30 PM _To: Foye, Patrick; Baroni, Bill Ma, John; Wildstein, David; MacSpadden, Lisa abject: Media inquiries ~- Fort Lee toll booths All: We received inquiries today from the Bergen Record, WCBS Radio and the Fort Lee Patch about the three GWE toll booths in Fort Lee that were taken out of service earlier this week and reinstated today. The media representatives have all asked us to confirm that the booths have in fact been reinstated and also have asked why we made the change. Inaddition, John Cichowski of the Bergen Record has several additional questions, including what safety goal we tried to achieve and whether the booths will continue to remain open for the forseeable future. Please provide me whatever guidance you can on how we can address these inquiries. Thanks. ” PA- PF - 000098,Foye, Patrick Friday, September 13, 2013 3:18 PM Coleman, Steve MacSpadden, Lisa Re: Media inquiries ~ Fort Lee toll booths Steve will come back to you shortly From: Coleman, Steve Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 03:12 PM To: Foye, Patrick Ce: MacSpadden, Lisa ‘Subject: FW: Media inquiries - Fort Lee toll booths Pat: ‘Are you Ok with this or do we need to discuss further? From: Baroni, Bill Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 3:10 PM To: Coleman, Steve; Foye, Patrick Ce: Ma, John; Wildstein, David; MacSpadden, Lisa ‘Subject: RE: Media inquiries ~ Fort Lee toll booths Steve, we are good with the following: the Port Authority has conducted a week of study at the George Washington Bridge of traffic safety patterns, We will now review those results and determine the best traffic patterns atthe GWB. We will continue to work with our local law enforcement partners.” From: Coleman, Steve ‘Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 1:30 PM To: Foye, Patrick; Baroni, Bill Ce: Ma, John; Wildstein, David; MacSpadden, Lisa Subject: Media inquiries ~- Fort Lee tol! booths Al: We received inquiries today from the Bergen Record, WCBS Radio and the Fort Lee Patch about the three GWE tol pooths in Fort tee that were taken out of service earlier this week and reinstated today. The media representatives Fave all sked us to confirm that the booths have in fact been reinstated and also have asked why we made the change. tn addition, John Cichowski ofthe Bergen Record has several addtional questions, including what safety goal we tried to achieve and whether the booths will continue to remain open for the forseeable future, Piease provide me whatever guidance you cen on how we can address these inquiries. Thanks. nm PA-PF - 000007Foye, Patrick Friday, September 13, 2013 3:13 PM "Rechler, Scott Garten, David; MacSpadden, Lisa: Ma, John RE: Media inquiries - Fort Lee toll booths Indeed, have a good holiday From: Racer, Sco [maito:SRechler @RXRReaty.com) Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 3:13 PM To: Foye, Patrick Ce: Garten, David; MacSpadden, Lisa; Ma, John Subject: Re: Media inquiries -- Fort Lee toll booths Good outcome. Now I can go to temple with a clean conscious! Scott Rechler ‘CEO and Chairman RXR Realty Srechlen@nxrrealty.com On Sep 13, 2013, at 1 PM, "Foye, Patrick" wrote: 1. Lanes will remain open as they have been since 8am this morning 2. Media will issue statement below which is fine with me From: Baroni, Bill Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 3:10 PM ‘To: Coleman, Steve; Foye, Patrick Ce: Ma, John; Wildstein, David; MacSpadden, Lisa ‘Subject: RE: Media inquiries ~ Fort Lee toll booths Steve, we are good with the following: «the Port Authority has conducted a week of study atthe George Washington Bridge of trafic safety patterns, We wil now review those resus ané determine the best traf patterns atthe GWS. We wil Continue to work with our local law enforcement partners.” From: Coleman, Steve Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 1:30 PM To: Foye, Patrick; Baroni, Bill Ce: Ma, John; Wiidstein, David; MacSpadden, Lise ‘Subject: Media inquiries ~ Fort Lee tol! booths Al: We received inquiries today from the Bergen Record, WCBS Radio and the Fort Lee Patch about the three GWS tol booths in Fort Lee that were taken out of service earlier this week and reinstated today. n PA-PF - 000098‘The media representatives have all asked us to confirm that the booths have in fact been reinstated and also have asked why we made the change. tn addition, John Cichowski of the Bergen Record has several additional questions, including what safety goal we tried to achieve and whether the booths will continue to remain open forthe forseeable future. Please provide me whatever guidance you can on how we can address thest quiries. Thanks. NOTICE: THIS E-MAIL AND ANY ATTACHMENTS CONTAIN INFORMATION FROM THE PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY AND AFFILIATES. IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS E-VAIL IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY THE SENDER THMEDIATELY, PERNANENTLY DELETE THIS E-MAIL (ALONG WITH ANY ATTACHMENTS) , AND DESTROY ANY PRINTOUTS. 80 PA. PF -000089Foye, Patrick Friday, September 13, 2013 3:11 PM Garten, David; ‘srechler@rxrrealty.com'; MacSpadden, Lisa; Ma, John bject: FW: Media inquiries — Fort Lee toll booths 4. Lanes will remain open as they have been since 8am this morning 2. Media will issue statement below which is fine with me From: Baroni, Bill Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 3:10 PM To: Coleman, Steve; Foye, Patrick Cc: Ma, John; Wildstein, David; MacSpadden, Lisa ‘Subject: RE: Media inquiries ~ Fort Lee toll booths Steve, we are good with the following: The Port Authority has conducted a week of study at the George Washington Bridge of traffic safety patterns. We will row review those results and determine the best traffic patterns at the GB, We will continue to work with our local law enforcement partners.” From: Coleman, Steve ‘Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 1:30 PM To: Foye, Patrick; Baroni, Bill Ce: Ma, John; Wildstein, David; MecSpadden, Lise abject: Media inquiries ~ Fort Lee toll booths Al: We received inquiries today from the Bergen Record, WCBS Ragio and the Fort Lee Patch about the three GWE toll booths in Fort Lee that were taken out of service earlier this week and reinstated today. The media representatives pace all asked us to confirm that the booths have in fect been reinstated and also have asked why we made the change. in addition, John Cichowski of the Bergen Record has several additional questions, including whet safety goal we tried to ‘achieve and whether the booths will continue to remain open for the forseeable future. please provide me whatever guidance you can on how we can address these inquiries. Thanks. a PA- PF - 000100,From: Foye, Patrick Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 1:42 PM To: Garten, David Subject: Fw: Media inquiries - Fort Lee toll booths From: Baroni, Bil Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 01:35 PM To: Coleman, Steve Ce: Foye, Patrick; Ma, John; Wildstein, David; MacSpadden, Lisa Subject: Re: Media inquiries ~ Fort Lee tol booths Steve I shall get guidance and get back to you. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 13, 2013, at 1:29 PM, "Coleman, Steve” wrote: All We received inquiries today from the Bergen Record, WCBS Radio: and the Fort Lee Patch about the three GWE toll booths in Fort Lee that were taken out of service earlier this week and reinstated today. ‘The media representatives have all asked us to confirm that the booths have in fact been reinstated and also have asked why we made the change. In addition, John Cichowski of the Bergen Record has several additional questions, including what safety ‘goal we tried to achieve and whether the booths will continue to remain open for the forseeable future, Please provide me whatever guidance you can on how we can address these inquiries. Thanks. PA-PF -000101Foye, Patrick Friday, September 13, 2013 12:20 PM "Howard. Glaser@exec.ny.gov_ Fw: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB From: Recher, Scott [mailto:SRechler@RXRRealty.com] Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 08:28 AM To: Foye, Patrick Te Faken cedrick; Durando, Robert; Baroni, Bil; Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumoutsos, Louis; Zif, Peter; Samson, David; Buchbinder, Darrell Subject: Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GB ‘Thisis terribly disturbing ané incomprehensible to me. How can a decison like this be made without it being discussed eee naires at the highest level? 1am particulary disturbed that this was occurring without regard to this being the Jewish high holiday weekend. Pat, please let us know what happened. ‘Thank you. Scott Scott Rechler 780 and Chairman (Realty on Sep 13, 2013, at 7:44 AM, "Foye, Patrick" wrote: After reading last night's mecia pendings, | made inquiries and received cals on tis matter which is very ‘roubling, Here is what | learned: reversing over 25 years of PA GW operations, the three lanes in Fort tee easthound to the GWB were reduced to one lane on Monday of this week without notifying Fort tee, the commuting public we seve, the ED or Media. A decision ofthis magnitude should be made only re careful deliberation and upon signoff by the ED. Reports are that Fort Lee has experienced severe traffic delays engulfing the entie Fort Lee area since Monday. | am appalled by the lack of process, fellure to inform our customers and Fort Lee and most ofall by the dangers created to the public interest, so lam reversing this decision now effective as soon as TBT and PAPD tell me it is safe to do so today. am making this decision for the following reasons: 4, Thishasty and illadvised decision has resulted in delays to emergency vehicles. ! pray that no life has been lost or trip of a hospital- or hospice-bound patient delayed. 2, This hasty and ill-advised decision has undoubtedly had an adverse effect on economic activity in both states, That is contrary to the directive we have from our Governors to do everything possible to create jobs in both States. 3, till not alow this hasty and i-advised decision to delay the travels of those observing Yom Kippur tonight or the holidays to follow. 8 PA-PF - 0001024. {believe this hasty and ilkadvised decision violates Federal Law and the laws of both States. ‘To be clear, | will get to the bottom of this abusive decision which violates everything this agency stands for; intend to learn how PA process was wrongfully subverted and the public interest damaged to say nothing of the credibility of this agency. Finally, 1am open to considering changes to each of our facilites if there isa case to be made that change will benefit the public interest. In the case of the Fort Lee eastbound access lanes, approval of this action will require: 4. Written sign off by TBT, Traffic Engineering and PAPD. That sign off was not sought or obtained here. 2. Prior discussion with the local government and @ communication pian and plenty of advance notice to the commuting public. That did not occur here. 3. Consideration of the effects on emergency vehicles and sign off by PAPD. That did not occur here. 4. Consideration of the financial impact on the PA in terms of O/T. That too did not occur here. Cedric and Bob—please let this group know when access to three lanes in Fort Lee can be restored as soon as possible today. This is a matter of public safety and time is of the essence. Pat NOTICE; THIS E-MAIL AND ANY ATTACHMENTS CONTAIN INFORMATION FROM THE PORT UTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY AND AFFILIATES IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE RECE: J THIS E-MAIL IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY THE SENDER IMMEDIATELY, PERMANENTLY DELETE THIS E-MAIL (ALONG WITH ANY ATTACHMENTS), AND DESTROY ANY PRINTOUTS . PA-PF -000103Foye, Patrick Friday, September 13, 2013 10.17 AM MacSpadden, Lisa; Ma, John; Garten, David; Valens, Chris Fw. Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB From: Fulton, Cedrick ‘Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 07:45 AM To: Foye, Patrick; Durando, Robert Ce: Baroni, Bill; Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumoutsos, Louis; Zipf, Peter; Samson, David; 'Rechler, Scott’ ‘} Buchbinder, Darrell ‘Subject: Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB Understood. Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. From: Foye, Patrick ‘Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 7:44 AM ‘To: Fulton, Cedrick; Durando, Robert Ce: Baton, Bil; Dunne, Joseph P.; Kouroutsos, Louis; Zipf, Peter; Samson, David} "Rechler, Scott; Buchbinder, Darrell ‘Subject: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB After reading last night’s media pendings, ! made inquiries and received calls on this matter which is very troubling. Here js what | learned: reversing over 25 years of PA GW operations, the three lanes in Fort Lee eastbound to the GWB were reduced to one lane on Monday of this week without notifying Fort Lee, the commuting public we serve, the ED or Tedia, A decision of this magnitude should be made only after careful deliberation and upon sign off by the ED. Reports are that Fort Lee has experienced severe traffic delays engulfing the entire Fort Lee area since Monday. 1am appalled by the lack of process, failure to inform our customers and Fort Lee and most of all by the dangers created to the public interest, so | am reversing this decision now effective as soon as TBT and PAPD tell me it is safe to do so today. 1am making this decision for the following reasons: 1. This hasty and iltadvised decision has resulted in delays to emergency vehicles. | pray that no life has been lost or trip of a hospital or hospice-bound patient delayed. 2, This hasty and iladvised decision has undoubtedly had an adverse effect on economic activity in both states. “That is contrary to the directive we have from our Governors to do everything possible to create jobs in both States. +3, Iwill not allow this hasty and ill-advised decision to delay the travels of those observing Yom Kippur tonight or the holidays to follow. 4, {believe this hasty and illadvised decision violates Federal Law and the laws of both States. ‘To be clear, ! will get to the bottom ofthis abusive decision which violates everything this agency stands for; Hintend to learn how PA process was wrongfully subverted and the public interest damaged to say nothing of the credibiity of this agency. Finally, | am open to considering changes to each of our factities if there isa case to be made that change will benefit the public interest n the case of the Fort Lee eastbound access lanes, approval ofthis action will require: 4. Written sign off by TBT, Traffic Engineering and PAPD. That sign off was not sought or obtained here. 85 PA-PF 0001042. Prior discussion with the local government and a communication plan and plenty of advance notice to the ‘commuting public. That did not occur here. 3. Consideration of the effects on emergency vehicles and sign off by PAPD. That did not occur here. 4. Consideration of the financial impact on the PA in terms of O/T. That too did not occur here. Cedric and Bob—please let this group know when access to three lanes in Fort Lee can be restored as soon as possible today. This is a matter of public safety and time is of the essence. Pat 86 PA-PF 000105Foye, Patrick Friday, September 13, 2013 10:16 AM MacSpadden, Lisa; Ma, John; Garten, David; Valens, Chris Fw. Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB From: Foye, Patrick > ‘Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 08:28 AM To: Durando, Robert; Fulton, Cedrick Ge: Baroni, Bil; Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumoutsos, Louis; Zip, Peter; Samson, David; ‘srechler@rxrrealty.com! ‘; Buchbinder, Darréll; MacSpadden, Lisa Subject: Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWE Thanks, Bob. ll set up meeting to discuss this issue. Looping Lisa—-how do we get word out? yurando, Robert ‘Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 08:04 AM To: Foye, Patrick; Fulton, Cedrick Ce: Barori, Bil; Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumoutsos, Louis; Zipf, Peter; Samson, David; ‘SRechler@RXRRealty.com’ ‘; Buchbinder, Darrell Subject: Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB We have restored the 3 toll lanes to Ft Lee. rom: Foye, Patrick ‘Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 07:44 AM To: Fulton, Cedrick; Durando, Robert Baroni, Bil; Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumoutsos, Louis; Zipf, Peter; Samson, David; 'Rechler, Scott” -; Buchbinder, Darrell Subject: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB [after reading last night’s media pendings, I made inquires and received calls on this matter which is very troubling. Here iz what | learned: reversing over 25 years of PA GWE operations, the three lanes in Fort Lee eastbound to the GWB were reduced to one lane on Monday of this week without notifying Fort Lee, the commuting public we serve, the ED oF media, A decision of this magnitude should be made only after careful deliberation and upon sign off by the ED. Reports gre that Fort Lee has experienced severe traffic delays engutfing the entire Fort Lee area since Monday. 1am appalled by the lack of process, failure to inform our customers and Fort Lee and most ofa by the dangers created to the public interest, so lam reversing this decision now effective as soon as TBT and PAPD tell me Its safe to do so today, 11am making this decision for the following reasons: 4, This hasty and ill-advised decision has resulted in delays to emergency vehicles. ! pray that no life has been lost or trip of a hospital- or hospice-bound patient delayed. 2, This hasty and ilkadvised decision has undoubtedly had an adverse effect on economic activity in both states. “That is contrary to the directive we have from our Governors to do everything possible to create jobs In both States. PA-PF - 0001083. Iwill not allow this hasty and ill-advised decision to delay the travels of those observing Yom Kippur tonight or the holidays to follow. 4, I believe this hasty and ill-advised decision violates Federal Law and the laws of both States. ‘be dear, | will get to the bottom of this abusive decision which violates everything this agency stands for; | intend to learn how PA process was wrongfully subverted and the public interest damaged to say nothing of the credibility of this agency. Finally, lam open to considering changes to each of our facilities i there is @ case to be made that change will benefit the public interest. In the case of the Fort Lee eastbound access lanes, approval of this action will require: 1. Written sign off by TBT, Traffic Engineering and PAPD. That sign off was not sought or obtained here. 2. Prior discussion with the loca! government and a communication plan and plenty of advance notice to the commuting public. That did not occur here. 3. Consideration of the effects on emergency vehicles and sign off by PAPD. That did not occur here. 4, Consideration of the financial impact on the PA in terms of O/T. That too did not occur here. Cedric and Bob—please let this group know when access to three lanes in Fort Lee can be restored as soon as possible today. This is 2 matter of public safety and time is of the essence. Pat PA-PF 000107Foye, Patrick Friday, September 13, 2013 10:03 AM ‘Ma, John “ubject: Fw. Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB From: Foye, Patrick Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 09:31 AM To: Baroni, Bil Ce: MacSpecden, Lisa; ‘dsamson@woltfsamson.com’ ; ‘srechler@rarrealty.com! ‘Subject: Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB Bill that’s precisely the problem: there has been no public discourse on this. From: Baroni, Bill Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 09:03 AM To: Foye, Patrick Cc: MacSpadden, Lisa ‘Subject: Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB Jam on way to office to discuss. There can be no public discourse. Sent from my iPhone \.. gn Sep 13, 2013, at 8:55 AM, "Foye, Patrick" wrote: Bill we are going to fix this fiasco From: Baroni, Bill ‘Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 08:40 AM To: Foye, Patrick; MacSpadden, Lisa ‘Subject: Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB Pat we need to discuss prior to any communications. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 13, 2013, at 8:28 AM, "Foye, Patrick” wrote: ‘Thanks, Bob. I'll set up meeting to discuss this issue. Looping Lisa~-how do we get word out? From: Durando, Robert Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 08:04.AM To: Foye, Patrick; Fulton, Cedrick PA- PF - 000108Ce: Baroni, Bil; Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumoutses, Louis; Zipf, Peter; Samson, David; ‘RRealty.com’ ; Buchibinder, Darrell ‘Subject: Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB We have restored the 3 toll lanes to Ft Lee. oo From: Foye, Patrick ‘Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 07:44 AM To: Fulton, Cedrick; Ourando, Robert Ce: Baroni, Bill; Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumoutsos, Louis; Ziof, Peter; Samson, Davi “Rechler, Scott” ; Buchbinder, Darrell ‘Subject: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB . ‘After reading last night's media pendings, I made inquiries and recetved calls on this matter which is very troubling, Here is what ! learned: reversing over 25 years of PA GWE operations, the three lanes in Fort Lee eastbound to the GWB were reduced to cone lane on Monday of this week without notifying Fort Lee, the commuting public we serve, the ED or Media. A decision of this magnitude should be made only after careful deliberation and upon sign off by the ED. Reports are that Fort Lee has experienced ‘severe traffic delays engulfing the entire Fort Lee area since Monday. | 2m appalled by ‘the lack of process, failure to inform our customers and Fort Lee and most of all by the dangers created to the public interest, so 1am reversing this decision now effective as soon as TBT and PAPD tell me itis safe to do so today. {am making this decision for the following reasons: 1. This hasty and ill-advised decision has resulted in delays to emergency vehicles. pray that no life has been lost or trip of a hospital- or hospice-bound patient delayed. 2. This hasty and iladvised decision has undoubtedly had an adverse effect on economic activity in both states. That is contrary to the directive we have from ‘ur Governors to do everything possible to create jobs in both States. 3, | will not allow this hasty and ill advised decision to delay the travels of those ~ observing Yom Kippur tonight or the holidays to follow. 4. I believe this hasty and ill-advised decision violstes Federal Law and the laws of both States, ‘To be clear, | willgetto the bottom of this abusive decision which violates everything this agency stands for; | intend to learn how PA process was wrongfully subverted and the public interest damaged to say nothing of the credibility of this agency. Finally, | am open to considering changes to each of our facilities if there is a case to be made that change will benefit the public interest. In the case of the Fort Lee eastbound access lanes, approval of this action will require: 11. Written sign off by TBT, Traffic Engineering and PAPD. That sign off wes not sought or obtained here. 2. Prior discussion with the local government and a communication plan and plenty of advance notice to the commuting public. That did not occur here. 3. Consideration of the effects on emergency vehicles and sign off by PAPD. That did not occur here. ‘4. Consideration of the financial impact on the PA in terms of O/T. That too did not ‘occur here. 90 PA-PF-000108Cedric and Bob—please let this group know when access to three lanes in Fort Lee can be restored as soon es possible today. This isa matter of public safety and time is of the essence. Pat 9 PA-PF- 000110,Foye, Patrick Friday, September 13, 2013 10:02 AM Ma, John Fw: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB. From: Foye, Patrick ‘Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 08:28 AM To: Durando, Robert; Fulton, Cedrick Ce: Baroni, Bill; Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumoutsos, Louis; Zipf, Peter; Samson, David; ‘srechler@rarrealty.com’ ; Buchbinder, Darrell; MacSpadden, Lisa ‘Subject: Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB ‘Thanks, Bob. I'll set up meeting to discuss this issue Looping Lisa-how do we get word out? yurando, Robert Sent: Friday, Septeriber 13, 2013 08:04 AM To: Foye, Patrick; Fulton, Cedrick Ce: Baroni, Bill; Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumioutsos, Louis; Zipf, Peter; Samson, David; "SRechler@RXRRealty.com’ <; Buchbinder, Darrell ‘Subject: Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB We have restored the 3 toll lanes to Ft Lee. \ rom: Foye, Patrick Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 07:44 AM To: Fulton, Cedrick; Durando, Robert Ce: Baroni, Bill; Dunne, Joseph P,; Koumnoutsos, Louis; Zipf, Peter; Samson, David; 'Rechler, Scott’ -; Buchbinder, Darrell Subject: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWE ‘After reading last night's media pendings, | made inquiries and received calls on this matter which is very troubling. Here is what | learned: reversing over 25 years of PA GWB operations, the three lanes in Fort Lee eastbound to the GW8 were reduced to one lane on Monday of this week without notifying Fort Lee, the commuting public we serve, the ED or ‘Media. A decision of this magnitude should be made only after careful deliberation and upon sign off by the ED. Reports are that Fort Lee has experienced severe traffic delays engulfing the entire Fort Lee area since Monday. 1am appalled by the lack of process, failure to inform our customers and Fort Lee and most of all by the dangers created to the public interest, so | am reversing this decision now effective as soon a5 TBT and PAPD tell me it is safe to do so today. | am making this decision for the following reasons: 11. This hasty and ill-advised decision has resulted in detays to emergency vehicles. | pray that no life has been lost or trip of a hospital- or hospice-bound patient delayed. 2. This hasty and ill-advised decision has undoubtedly had an adverse effect on economic activity in both states. ‘That is contrary to the directive we have from our Governors to do everything possible to create jobs in both States. . PA-PF 0001113. 4 | will not allow this hasty and ill-advised decision to delay the travels of those observing Yom Kippur tonight or the holidays to follow. I believe this hasty and ill-advised decision violates Federal Law and the laws of both States. fo be clear, | will get to the bottom of this abusive decision which violates everything this agency stands for; !intend to learn how PA process was wrongfully subverted and the public interest damaged to say nothing of the credibility of this agency. Finally, lam open to considering changes to each of our facilities if there is @ case to be made that chenge will benefit the public interest. n the case of the Fort Lee eastbound access lanes, epproval of this action will equi rs 2 3 4 Written sign off by TBT, Traffic Engineering and PAPD, That sign off was not sought or obtained here. Prior discussion with the local government and a communication plan and plenty of advance notice to the commuting public. That did not occur here. Consideration of the effects on emergency vehicles and sign off by PAPD. That did not occur he Consideration of the financial impact on the PA in terms of O/T. That too did not occur here. re. Cedric and Bob—please let this group know when access to three lanes in Fort Lee can be restored as soon as possible today. This isa matter of public safety and time is of the essence. Pat 3 PA-PF -000tt2From: ~ Foye, Patrick = Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 10:02 AM To: Ma, John ibject: Fw. Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB From: Rechler, Scott [mailto:SRethig7@RXRRealty.com] Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 08:28 AM To: Foye, Patrick Ce: Fulen, Cecrick; Durando, Robert; Baroni, Bil; Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumoutsos, Lous; Zipf, Peter; Samson, David Buchbinder, Darrell ae ‘Subject: Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWE ‘Thisis terribly disturbing and incomprehensible to me, How can a decision Iike this be made without it being discussed and considered at the highest level? am particularly disturbed that this was occurting without regard to this being the Jewish high holiday weekend, Pat, please let us know what happened. ‘Thank you. Scott Scott Rechler CEO ane Chairman °XR Realty Srechier@rxcrealty.com on Sep 13, 2033, at 7:44 AM, "Foye, Patrick” wrote: ‘ter reading last right’s media pendings ade inquiries and received calls on this matter which is very froubling, Here is what | learned: reversing over 25 years of PA GWB operations, the three lanes in Fort Loe eastbound to the GWB were reduced to one lane on Monday of this week without notifying Fort tee, the commuting public we serve, the ED or Media. A decision of this magnitude should be made only titer careful deliberation and upon sign off by the ED. Reports are that Fort Lee has experienced severe traffic delays engulfing the entire Fort Lee area since Monday. 1am appalled by the lack of process, failure to {nfostn our customers and Fort Lee and most of all by the dangers created to the public interest, so 1am reversing this decision now effective as soon as TBT and PAPD tell me it's safe to do so today. 11am making this decision for the following reasons: 41. This hasty and ill-advised decision has resulted in delays to emergency vehicles. pray that no life has been lost or trip of a hospital- or hospice-bound patient delayed. 2. This hasty and ill-advised decision has undoubtedly had an adverse effect on economic activity in both states. That is contrary to the directive we have from our Governors to do everything possible to create jobs in both States. aoe 3, twill not allow this hasty and illadvised decision to delay the travels of those observing Yom Kippur tonight or the holidays to follow. + 4 PA-PF 000113,4. | believe this hasty and illadvised decision violates Federal Law and the laws of both States. To be clear, | wll get to the bottom ofthis abusive decision which violates everything this agency stands for, Lintend to learn how PA process was wrongfully subverted and the public interest damaged to say nothing of the credibility ofthis agency. Finally, am open to considering changes to each of our facilities if there is 2 case to be made that change will benefit the public interest. In the case of the Fort Lee eastbound access lanes, approval of this action will require: 1. Written sign off by TBT, Traffic Engineering and PAPD. That sign off was not sought or obtained here. 2. ” Prior discussion with the local government and a communication plan and plenty of advance notice to the commuting public. That did not occur here. 3, Consideration of the effects on emergency vehicles and sign off by PAPD. That did not occur -~ here, ‘4. Consideration of the financial impact on the PA in terms of O/T. That too did not occur here. Cedric and Bob—please let this group know when access to three lanes in Fort Lee can be restored as ‘s00n as possible today. This is 2 matter of public safety and time is of the essence. Pat - NOTICE: THIS E-MAIL AND ANY ATTACHMENTS CONTAIN INFORMATION FROM THE PORT AUTHORITY OF NE} YORK AND NEW JERSEY AND AFFILIATES. IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS E-MATL IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY THE SENDER IMMEDIATELY, PERMANENTLY DELETE THIS E-MAIL (ALONG WITH ANY ATTACHMENTS), AND DESTROY ANY PRINTOUTS. 95, PA-PF -c001t4Foye, Patrick > Friday, September 13, 2013 9:32 AM Baroni, Bil ‘MacSpadden, Lisa; 'dsamson@woltfsamson.com’,'srechler@rarreatty.com Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB Bill that's precisely the problem: there has been no public discourse on this. From: Baroni, Bill ‘Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 09:03 AM To: Foye, Patrick Ce: MacSpadden, Lisa ‘Subject: Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB 1am on way to office to discuss. There can be no public discourse. Sent from my iPhone ‘On Sep 13, 2013, at 8:55 AM, "Foye, Patrick” wrote: Bill we are going to fix this fiasco From: Baroni, Bill Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 08:40 AM To: Foye, Patrick; MacSpadden, Lisa ‘Subject: Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB Pat we need to discuss prior to any communications, Sent from my iPhone On Sep 13, 2013, at 8:28 AM, “Foye, Patrick” wrot Thanks, Bob. I'll set up meeting to discuss this issue. Looping Lisa--how do we get word out? ee From: Durando, Robert ‘Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 08:04 AM To: Foye, Patrick; Fulton, Cedrick Ce: Baroni, Bill; Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumoutsos, Louis; Zip, Peter; Samson, David; "gRechler@RXPRealty.com’ ; Buchbinder, Darrell 5: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB Subject: We have restored the 3 toll lanes to Ft Lee. From: Foye, Patrick Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 07:44 AM 96 PA-PF- 000118Fo: Fulton, Cedtick; Durando, Robert Ce: Baroni, Bil; Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumoutsos, Louis; Zipf, Peter; Samson, David; "Rechler, Scott’ ; Buchbinder, Darrell ‘Subject: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB After reading last night’s media pendings, | made inquiries and received calls on this, matter which is very troubling. Here is what | learned: reversing over 25 years of PA GW8 operations, the three lanes in Fort Lee eastbound to the GWS were reduced to ‘one lane on Monday of this week without notifying Fort Lee, the commuting public we serve, the ED of Media. A decision of this magnitude should be made only after careful deliberation and upon sign off by the ED. Reports are that Fort Lee has experienced severe traffic delays engulfing the entire Fort Lee area since Monday. !2m eppalled by the lack of process, failure to inform our customers and Fort Lee and most of all by the dangers created to the public interest, so | am reversing this decision now effective as soon as TBT and PAPO tell me it is safe to do so today. am making this decision for the following reasons: 1. This hasty and ill-advised decision has resulted in delays to emergency vehicles. | pray that no life has been lost or trip of a hospital- or hospice-bound patient delayed. 2. This hasty and illtadvised decision has undoubtedly had an adverse effect on ‘economic activity in both states, That is contrary to the directive we have from our Governors to do everything possible to create jobs in both States. 3. {will not allow this hasty and ill-advised decision to delay the travels of those ‘observing Yor Kippur tonight or the holidays to follow. 4, Ibelieve this hasty and ill-advised decision violates Federal Law and the laws of both States. ‘To be clear, | wll get to the bottom of this abusive decision which violates everything this agency stands for; lintend to learn how PA process was wrongfully subverted and the public interest damaged to say nothing of the credibility of this agency Finally, !am open to considering changes to each of our facilities if there is a case to be made that change will benefit the public interest. in the case of the Fort Lee eastbound ‘access lanes, approval of this action will require: 1. Written sign off by TBT, Traffic Engineering and PAPD, That sign off was not sought or obtained here, 2, Prior discussion with the local government and a communication plan and plenty of advance notice to the commuting public, That did not occur here. 3. Consideration of the effects on emergency vehicles and sign off by PAPD. That did not occur here. 4, Consideration of the financial impact on the PA in terms of O/T. That too did not ‘occur here. Cedric and Bob—please let this group know when access to three lanes in Fort Lee can be restored as soon as possible today. This is a matter of public safety and time is of the essence. Pat 7 PA-PF- 000118,Foye, Patrick Friday, September 12, 2013 8:56 AM Baroni Bl, MacSpadiden, Lisa Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB Bill we are going to fix this fiasco From: Baroni, Bill Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 08:40 AM To: Foye, Patrick; MacSpadden, Lisa ‘Subject: Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB Pat we need to discuss prior to any communications. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 13, 2013, at 8:28 AM, "Foye, Patrick" wrote: Thanks, Bob. I'll set up meeting to discuss this issue. Looping Lisa~how do we get word out? From: Durando, Robert ‘Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 08:04 AM To: Foye, Patrick; Fulton, Cedrick Ce: Baroni, Bill; Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumoutsos, Louis; Zipf, Peter; Samson, David; “SRechler@RXRRealty.com’ ; Buchbinder, Darrell Subject: Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWE: We have restored the 3 toll lanes to Ft Lee. From: Foye, Patrick Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 07:44 AM To: Fulton, Cedrick; Durando, Robert Ce: Baroni, Bill; Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumoutsos, Louis; Zipf, Peter; Samson, David; ‘Rechler, Scott’ ; Buchbinder, Darrell Subject: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB After reading last night’s media pendings, | made inquiries and received calls on this matter which is very troubling, Here is what | learned: reversing over 25 years of PA GWB operations, the three lanes in Fort Lee eastbound to the GWB were reduced to one lane on Monday of this week without notifying Fort Lee, the commuting public we serve, the ED or Media. A decision ofthis magnitude should be made only after careful deliberation and upon sign off by the ED. Reports are that Fort Lee has experienced severe traffic delays engulfing the entire Fort Lee area since Monday. | am appelled by the lack of process, foilure to inform our customers and Fort Lee and most of al by the dangers created to the public interest, so | am reversing this decision now effective as soon as TBT and PAPD tell me itis safe to do so today. Lam making this decision for the following reasons: Fo PA- PF 00117|, 1. This hasty and ilkadvised decision has resulted in delays to emergency vehices. | pray that ne life has been lost or trip of a hospital or hospice-bound patient delayed. 2. This hasty and il-advised decision has undoubtedly had an adverse effect on economic activity in both states. That is contrary to the directive we have from our Governors to do everything possible to create jobs in both States. 3, | will not allow this hasty and ill-advised decision to delay the travels of those observing Yom Kippur tonight or the holidays to follow. 4, believe this hasty and ill-advised decision violates Federal Law and the laws of both States. To be ciear, | will get to the bottom of this abusive decision which violates everything this agency stands for; ‘intend to learn how PA process was wrongfully subverted and the public interest damaged to say nothing of the credibility ofthis agency. Finally, lam open to considering changes to each of our facilites ifthere is a caie to be made that change will benefit the public interest. In the case ofthe Fort Lee eastbound access lanes, approval of this action will require: 11. Written sign off by TBT, Traffic Engineering and PAPD. That sign off was not sought or obtained here. 2. Prior discussion with the local government and a communi notice to the commuting public. That did not occur here. 3. Consideration of the effects on emergency vehicles and here. ‘4. Consideration of the financial impact on the PA in terms of O/T. That too did not occur here. tion plan and plenty of advance sn off by PAPD. That did not occur Cedric and Bob—please let this group know when access to three lanes in Fort Lee can be restored as soon as possible today. This is a matter of public safety and time is of the essence. Pat ° PA. PF 000118Foye, Patrick ~ Friday, September 13, 2013 8:29 AM Durando, Robert; Fulton, Cedrick Baroni, Bil; Dunne, Joseph P.; Kououtsos, Louis; Zipf, Peter; Samson, David; ( 'sréchler@rarrealty.com’, Buchbinder, Darrell; MacSpadden, Lisa ‘Subject: Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to CWB ‘Thanks, Bob. I'll set up meeting to discuss this issue. Looping Lisa-how do we get word out? From: Durando, Robert ‘Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 08:04 AM To: Foye, Patrick; Fulton, Cedrick Ce: Baroni, Bil; Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumoutsos, Louis; Zipf, Peter; Samson, David; 'SRechler@RXRRealty.com’ -; Buchbinder, Darrell ‘Subject: Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWE: 5 We have restored the 3 toll lanes to Ft Lee From: Foye, Patrick : Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 07:44 AM To: Fulton, Cedrick; Ourando, Robert Ce: Baroni, Bll; Dunne, Joseph P,; Kournoutsos, Louis; Zipf, Peter; Samson, David; 'Rechier, Scott’ <; Buchbinder, Darrell ‘Subject: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB ter reading last night’s media pendings, ! made inquiries and received calls on this matter which is very troubling. Here is what | learned: reversing over 25 years of PA GWB operations, the three lanes in Fort Lee eastbound to the GWB were reduced to one lane on Monday of this week without notifying Fort Lee, the commuting public we serve, the ED or Media. A decision of this magnitude should be made only after careful deliberation and upon sign off by the ED. Reports are that Fort Lee has experienced severe traffic delays engulfing the entire Fort Lee area since Monday. ! am appalled by the lack of process, failure to inform our customers and Fort Lee and mast of al by the dangers created to the public interest, so lam reversing this decision now effective as soon as TST and PAPD tell me its safe to do so today. am making this decision for the following reasons: 1. This hasty and ill-advised decision has resulted in delays to emergency vehicles. | pray that no life has been lost or trip ofa hospital-or hospice-bound patient delayed 2. This hasty and ill-advised decision has undoubtedly had an adverse effect on economic activity in Both states, ‘That is contrary to the directive we have from our Governors to do everything possible to create jobs in both states. 13, Iwill not allow this hasty and t-advised decision to delay the travels of those observing Yom Kippur tonight or the holidays to follow. |4,_ {believe this hasty and il-advised decision violates Federal Law and the laws of both States. To be clear, | will get to the bottom of this abusive decision which violates everything this agency stands for; | intend to learn how PA process was wrongfully subverted and the public interest damaged to say nothing of the credibility of this agency. 100 PA-PF - 000119Finally, | am open to considering changes to each of our facilites if there is a case to be made that change will benefit the public interest. in the case of the Fort Lee eastbound access lanes, approval of this actin will require: a 2 3. 4 Written sign off by TBT, Traffic Engineering and PAPD. That sign off was not sought or obtained here Prior discussion with the locel government and a communication plan and plenty of advance notice to the commuting public. That did not occur here. Consideration of the effects on emergency vehicles and sign off by PAPD. That did not occur here Consideration of the financial impact on the PA in terms of O/T. That too did not occur here. Cedric and Bob—please let this group know when access to three lanes in Fort Lee can be restored as soon as possible ‘today. This is a matter of public safety and time is of the essence. Pat 101 PA- PF 000120,From: Foye, Patrick : Friday, September 13, 2013 7:49 AM MacSpadden, Lisa; Ma, John; Garten, David; Valens, Chris Fw. Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB importance: High Fyi Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 07:44 AM To: Fulton, Cedrick; Durando, Robert ec: Baroni, Bil; Dunne, Joseph P.; Kounouts0s, Louis; Zipf, Peter; Samson, David; 'Rechler, Scott” ; Buchbincer, Darrell ‘Subject: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB ‘After reading last night’s media pendings, | made inquiries and received calls on this matter which is very troubling. Here is what Ilearned: reversing over 25 years of PA GWB operations, the three lanes in Fort Lee eastbound to the GWB were reduced to one lane on Monday of this week without notifying Fort Lee, the commuting public we serve, the ED or Media. A decision of this magnitude should be made only after careful deliberation and upon sign off by the ED. Reports are that Fort Lee has experienced severe traffic delays engulfing the entire Fort Lee area since Monday. 1am appalled by the lack of process, failure to inform our customers and Fort Lee and most of all by the dangers created to the public interest, so !am reversing this decision now effective as soon as TBT and PAPD tell me itis safe to do so today. am making this decision for the following reasor 1. This hasty and ill-advised decision has resulted in delays to emergency vehicles. | pray that no life hes been lost ‘or trip of a hospital- or hospice-bound patient delayed. 2. This hasty and il-advised decision has undoubtedly had an adverse effect on economic activity in both states. ‘That is contrary to the directive we have from our Governors to do everything possible to create jobs in both States. 3. Iwill not allow this hasty and tl-ad the holidays to follow. 4. I believe this hasty and illadvised decision violates Federal Law and the laws of both States. decision to delay the travels of those observing Yom Kippur tonight or Jo be clear, | will get to the bottom of this abusive decision which violates everything this agency stands for; !intend to learn how PA process was wrongfully subverted and the public interest damaged to say nothing ofthe’ credibility of this agency. Finally, | am open to considering changes to each of our facilities if there is a case to be made that change will benefit, the public interest. In the case of the Fort Lee eastbound access lanes, approval of this action will require: 1. Written sign off by TBT, Traffic Engineering and PAPD. That sign off was not sought or obtained here. 2. Prior discussion with the local government and a communication plan and plenty of advance notice to the commuting public. That did not occur here. 3. Consideration of the effects on emergency vehicles and sign off by PAPD. That did not occur here. 4. Consideration of the financial impact on the PA in terms of O/T. That too did not occur here. PA-PF -c00121Cetiric and Bob—please let this group know when access to three lanes in Fort Lee can be restored as soon as possible today. This is @ matter of public safety and time is ofthe essence. 103 PA-PF -000122Foye, Patrick Friday, September 13, 2013 7:44 AM Fulton, Cedrick; Durando, Robert Baroni, Bil: Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumoutsos, Louis; Zipt, Peter; Samson, David; ‘Rechier, Scott; Buchbinder, Darrel! subject Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB Importance: High after reading last night's media pendings, !made inquiries end received calls on this matter which is very troubling. Here is what | learned: reversing over 25 years of PA GWB operations, the three lanes in Fort Lee eastbound to the GW were reduced to one lane on Monday of this week without notifying Fort Lee, the commuting public we serve, the ED or Media, A decision of this magnitude should be made only after careful deliberation and upon sign off by the ED. Reports are that Fort Lee has experienced severe traffic delays engulfing the entire Fort Lee area since Monday. am appalled by the lack of process, failure to inform our customers and Fort Lee and most ofall by the dangers created to the public interest, so | am reversing this decision now effective as soon as TBT and PAPD tell me its safe to do so today. 11am making this decision for the following reasons: 1. This hasty and ilkadvised decision has resulted in delays to emergency vehicles. | pray that no life has been lost or trip of a hospital- or hospice-bound patient delayed. 2. This hasty and il-advised decision has undoubtedly had an adverse effect on economic activity in both states. ‘That is contrary to the directive we have from our Governors to do everything possible to create jobs in both States. 3. Iwill not allow this hasty and ilkadvised decision to delay the travels of those observing Yom Kippur tonight or the holidays to follow. 4. I believe this hasty and il-advised decision violates Federal Law and the laws of both States. To be clear, | will et to the bottom of this abusive decision which violates everything this agency stands for; Nintend to learn how PA process was wrongfully subverted and the public interest damaged to say nothing ofthe credibility of this agency. Finally, am open to considering changes to each of our facilities if there isa case to be made that change will benefit the public interest. n the case ofthe Fort Lee eastbound access lanes, approval ofthis action will require: 1. Written sign off by TBT, Traffic Engineering and PAPD. That sign off was not sought or obtained here. 2. Prior discussion with the local government and a communication plan and plenty of advance notice to the commuting public. That did not occur here. 3. Consideration of the effects on emergency vehicles and sign off by PAPD. That did not occur here. 4. Consideration of the financial impact on the PA in terms of O/T. That too did not occur here. Cedric and Bob—please let this group know when access to three lanes in Fort Lee can be restored as soon as possible today. This is a matter of public safety and time is of the essence. Pat 108 a PA-PF- 000123Foye, Patrick Friday, September 13, 2013 7:14 AM "Rechler, Scott’; Garten, David MacSpadden, Lisa RE: Port Authority Nighty Media Activity Report 9/12/13 Scott I have inquired about this and whet l have been told is very troubling. | will keep you posted. Given possible loss of life from delay of emergency vehicles and other factors lam reversing this immediately. From: Rechler, Scott [mailto:SRechler@RXRRealty.com} Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 8:39 PM To: Garten, David; Foye, Patrick ‘Subject: FW: Port Authority Nightly Media Activity Report 9/12/13 We need to get to the bottom of this 1s John Cichowks! of the Bergen Record inquired about a change in the amount of tol lanes available to Ft. Lec residents at the GWB. We told the reporter that the Port Authority is reviewing traffic safety patterns at the GWB and that PAPD has been in contact with Fort Lee PD throughout the transition. From: Marsico, Ron [mailto;rmarsico@panynj.gov] Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 6:27 PM Tor ‘srechler@nrealy.com’; Foye, Patrick; Baroni, Bil; Danielides, Philippe; Ma, John; Wildstein, David; MacSpadden, "ay Coleman, Steve; Simon, Brian; Lado, Tina; Buchbinder, Darrel; '‘michael.drewniek@gov state.j.us} Joshua. Viasto@exec.ny.gov’; Garten, David Subject: Port Authority Nightly Media Activity Report 9/12/13 + Clare Trepasso of the NY Daily News sought comment on a aireraft noise bill pending in Albany. We provided information to the reporter about the Port Authority's noise monitoring initiatives. 4s John Cichowksi of the Bergen Record inquired about a change in the amount of tol lanes available to Ft. Lee residents at the GWV3. We told the reporter that the Port Authority is reviewing traffic safety patterns at the GW and that PAPD has been in contact with Fort Lee PD throughout the transition, 1s Media Relations staffed £0 Foye ata Transportation Research Forum luncheon this afternoon where he provided the audience with an update on P3 projects at the PA. Engineering News Record was in attendance. Steve Strunsky of The Star-Ledger inquired about a suicide jumper today atthe GWB. We did not respond. Tom DiPoto of The Star-Ledger called regarding New Jersey Economic Development Authority funding for the Goethals. Bridge project. We did not respond. «Curtis Eihelberger of Bloomberg News requested an interview with a Port Authority official regarding aviation planning for the 2014 Super Bowl, Response pending. «Joan Gralla from Newsday is seeking information about the PA's role in asbestos removal at Ground Zero both before ang after 9/11, We are working with WTCC to understand our role Ron Marsico Assistant Director/Media Relations ‘The Pert Authority of New York and New Jersey 22435-7777 3105 PA- PF 000124emarsico@panvni.zov NOTICE: THIS E-MATL AND ANY ATTACHMENTS CONTAIN INFORMATION FROM THE PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY AND AFFILIATES, IP YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS E-MAIL IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY THE SENDER IMMEDIATELY, PERMANENTLY DELETE THIS E-MAIL (ALONG WITH ANY AFTACHMENTS), AND DESTROY ANY PRINTOUTS. 105 PA-PF- 000125Foye, Patrick Friday, September 13, 2013 7:11 AM ‘Rechler, Scott; Garten, David MacSpadden, Lisa RE: Port Authority Nightly Media Activity Report 9/12/13 From: Rechler, Scott (mailto:SRechler@RXRRealty.com] ‘Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 8:39 PM To: Garten, David; Foye, Patrick ‘Subject: FW: Port Authority Nightly Media Activity Report 9/12/13 We need to get to the bottom of this. «John Cichowksi ofthe Bergen Record inguited about a change in the amount of tol lanes avalible to Ft. Lee residents at the GWB. We told the reporter that the Port Authority i reviewing trafic safety patterns atthe GW and that PAPD has been in contact with Fort Lee PO throughout the transition. From: Marsico, Ron [mailto:rmarsico@panynj.gov) Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 6:27 PM For 'srechler@rcrealty.com'; Foye, Patrick; Baroni, Bil; Danielides, Philippe; Ma, John; Wildstein, David; MacSpadden, {isas Coleman, Steve; Simon, Brian; Lado, Tina; Buehbinder, Darrel; ‘michael drewniak@gov state.n}.us; Joshua Viasto@exec.ny.gov'; Garten, David Subject: Port Authority Nightly Media Activity Report 9/12/13 «Clare Trepasso of the NY Daily News sought comment on a aicraft naise bill pending in Albany. We provided information to the reporter about the Port Authority's noise monitoring initiatives «John Cichowksi of the Bergen Record inquired about a ckange in the amount of tol lanes avaliable to Ft. Lee residents at theGWB. We told the reporter thatthe Port Autharity is reviewing traffic safety patterns at the GWB and that PAPD has ‘been in contact with Fort Lee PD throughout the transition. « taeia Relations staffed ED Foye ata Transportation Research Forum luncheon this afternoon where he provided the fudience with an update on P3 projects at the PA. Engineering News Record wes in attendance. «Steve strunsky of The Star-Ledger inquired about a suicide jumper today atthe GWB. We did not respond. 2 Tom pipoto of The Star-Ledger called regarding New Jersey Economic Development Authority funding for the Goethals Bridge project. We cid not respond. «Corts Linelberger of Bloomberg News requested an interview with a Port Authority official regarding aviation planning for the 2014 Super Bowl. Response pending «Joan Gralla fom Newsday is seeking information about the PA's role in asbestos removal at Ground Zero both before and after 9/11. We are working with WTCC to understand our role. Ron Marsico Assistant Director/Media Relations ‘The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey 222-435-7777 107 PA- PF - 000128NOTICE: THIS E-MAIL AND ANY ATTACHMENTS CONTAIN INFORMATION FROM THE PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY AND AFFILIATES. IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS E-MAIL IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY THE SENDER IMMEDIATELY, PERMANENTLY DELETE THIS E-MAIL (ALONG WITH ANY ATTACHMENTS), AND DESTROY ANY PRINTOUTS. 198 PA-PF -000127.Foye, Patrick Thursday, September 12, 2013 6:43 PM MacSpadden, Lisa Fw. Port Authority Nightly Media Activity Report 9/12/13 From: Foye, Patrick Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 08:42 PM To: ‘srechler@rcrealty.com' ; Garten, David Subject: Re: Port Authority Nightly Media Activity Report 9/12/13 Agree. Very troubling From: Rechler, Scott [maitto:SRechler@RXRRealty.com] Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 08:39 PM To: Garten, David; Foye, Patrick ‘Subject: FW: Port Authority Nightly Media Activity Report 9/12/13 We need to get to the bottom of this «John Cichowksi of the Bergen Record inquired about change in the amount of toll lanes available to Ft. Lee residents at the GWB. We told the reporter that the Port Authority is reviewing trafic safety patterns at the GW and that PAPO has been in contact with Fort Lee PD throughout the transition. From: Marsico, Ron [mailto:rmarsico@panynj.gov] Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 6:27 PM For 'erechler@rcrealty.com'; Foye, Patrick; Baroni, Bil; Danielides, Philippe; Ma, John; Wiidstein, David; MacSpacen, Lisa; Coleman, Steve; Simon, Brian; Lado, Tina; Buchbinder, Darrell, '‘michael.drewniak@gov.state.n}.us ‘Joshua. Viasto@exec.ny.gov'; Garten, David Subject: Port Authority Nightly Media Activity Report 9/12/13 «Care Trepasso ofthe NY Daly News sought comment ofa aircraft nose bill pending in Albany. We provided information {o the reporter about the Port Authority's noise monitoring initiatives. «sJohn Cichowisi ofthe Bergen Record inquired about a change in the amount of tol lanes available to Ft. Lee residents at the GWB. We told the reporter that the Port Authority is reviewing trafic safety patterns at the GWB and that PAPD has been in contact with Fort Lee PD throughout the transition. 4s Media Relations staffed ED Foye ata Transportation Research Forum luncheon this afternoon where he provided the audience with an update on P3 projects at the PA. Engineering News Record was in attendance. «+ _ Steve Strunsky of The Star-Ledger inquired about a suicide jumper today at the GWB, We did not respond. 2 Tom piPoto of The Star-Ledger called regarding New Jersey Economic Development Authority funding for the Goethals Bridge project. We did not respond. + Curtis Eihelberger of Bloomberg News requested an interview with 2 Port Authority offiiat regarding aviation planning for the 2014 Super Bowl. Response pending. «Joon Gralla from Newsday is seeking information about the PA's role in asbestos removal at Ground Zero both before and after 9/11. We are working with WTCC to Understand our rote. 108 PA-PF -000128]Ron Marsico sistant Director/Media Relations «Port Authority of New York and New Jersey 2126435-7777 ‘marsico@panvnl.g NOTICE: THIS E-MATL AND ANY ATTACHMENTS CONTAIN INFORMATION FROM THE PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY AND APFILIATES. IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS E-MAIL IN ZRROR, PLEASE NOT: THE SENDER IMMEDIATELY, ‘PERMANENTLY DELETE THIS E-MATL (ALONG WITH ANY ATTACHMENTS), AND DESTROY ANY PRINTOUTS. no PA-PF -000129,From: Foye, Patrick Sent: ‘Thursday, September 12, 2013 8:43 PM To: ‘srechler@nxrreatty.com'; Garten, David ubject: Re: Port Authority Nightly Media Activity Report 9/12/13 Agree. Very troubling. From: Rechler, Scott [mailto:SRechler@RXRRealty.com] Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 08:39 PM To: Garten, David; Foye, Patrick Subject: FW: Port Authority Nightly Media Activity Report 9/12/13 We need to get to the bottom ofthis. «John Cichowks of the Bergen Record inquired about a change in the amount of toll lanes available to Ft. Lee residents at the GWE, We told the reporter that the Port Authority is reviewing trafic safety patterns at the GWB and that PAPO has been in contact with Fort Lee PD throughout the transition. From: Marsico, Ron [mailto:rmarsico@panyri.gov) Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 6:27 PM Tor ‘srechlert@ncrealty com’; Foye, Patrick; Barori, Bill; Danielides, Philippe; Me, John; Wildstein, David; MacSpadden, Lisa; Coleman, Steve; Simon, Brien; Lado, Tina; Buchbinder, Darrell; 'michael.drewniak@gov.state.nj.us' Joshua. Viasto@exec.ny.gov'; Garten, David Subject: Port Authority Nightly Media Activity Report 9/12/13 1+ Clare Trepasso ofthe NY Daily News sought comment on a aircraft noise bill pending in Albany. We provided information to the reporter about the Port Authority's noise monitoring initiatives. «John Cichowksi of the Bergen Record inquired about a change in the amount of toll anes availabe to Ft. Lee residents at the GWE, We told the reporter that the Port Authority is reviewing traffic safety patterns at the GW and thet PAPD has been in contact with Fort Lee PD throughout the transition. ‘s Media Relations staffed ED Foye at 2 Transportation Research Forum luncheon ths afternoon where he provided the ‘ucience with an update on P3 projects at the PA. Engineering News Record was in attendance. Steve Strunsky of The Star-Ledger inquired about a suicide jumper today at the GWE, We did not respond. 2 Tom DiPoto of The Star-Ledger called regarding New Jersey Economic Development Authority funding for the Goethals Bridge project. We did not respond. «Curtis Eihelberger of Bloomberg News requested an interview with @ Port Authority official regarding aviation planning for the 2024 Super Bowl. Response pending. «+ Joan Gralla from Newsday is seeking information about the PA's role In asbestos removal at Ground Zero both before and ‘after 9/11. We are working with WTCC to understand our role. Ron Marsico Assistant Director/Media Relations ‘The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey 212-435-777 tasico@panyni.gov a PA. PF - 000130NOTICE: THIS E-MATL AND ANY ATTACHMENTS CONTAIN INFORMATION FROM THE PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY AND AFFILIATES. IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS E-MAIL IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY THE SENDER IMMEDIATELY, PERMANENTLY DELETE .8 E-MAIL (ALONG WITH ANY ATTACHMENTS), AND DESTROY ANY PRINTOUTS. a2 PA-PF -000131From: Fulton, Cedrick Saturday, September 14, 2013 8:01 PM Foye, Patrick Ma, John ~apject: Re: Two things - NY VMS SIGNS Your welcome (On Sep 14, 2013, at 7:59 PM, "Foye, Patrick" wrote: > CF thanks for quick response Original Message — > From: Fulton, Cedrick > Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2013 07:47 PM > To: Foye, Patrick > Co: Ma, John > Subject Re: Two things - NY VMS SIGNS > Pat, > Here i PA NY sign inventory > staten island Briges 5 No fixed signs - 577 portables used for construction projects (OBX). Can change messages in minutes with contractor ‘cooperation. George Washington Bdge 32 signs - Gan change messages in minutes. Current message is no trucks to LL. > Lincoln Tunnel 5 s smat signs for short messages, Can change message in minutes, > Holand Tunnel > 6 signs - Can change message in minutes. > Cedrick >On Sep 14, 2013, at 6:29 PM, "Foye, Patrick” wrote: >> Thanks >> —— Original Message — >> From: Fulton, Cedrick >> Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2013 06:27 PM >> To: Foye, Patrick >> Co: Ma, John >> Subject: Re: Two things us PA- PF -000132>> Nothing else with Baroni or Widstein. Will get the VMS info, 35 On Sep 14, 2013, at 6:01 PM, “Foye, Patrick” wrote: Cedric 1 iwesnt clear: any other deals, changes with Saroai or Wildstein you didn't bring to my attention? 35> 2.2d floor request i got shortly before i emailed you today. Need >>> asap Thanks >>> — Original Message — >>> From: Fulton, Cedrick >>> Sent Saturday, September 14, 2013 05:43 PM >>> To: Foye, Patick >>> Ce: Ma, John >>> Subject: Re: Two things >>> Pat, 27 We have an expired agreement with Fort Lee where they do street sweeping around the bridge and we pay them $70 {pet year, in two S35k installments, The ast 5 year deal expired in Jly 2012. | am tod a new five year agreement is with Shrtis agreement fais under the category of community good wil. There was a tme we actually cleaned the streets It became more cost effective for us to give them $70k per year. They are asking for the money. 35> Unless you need it immediately, twill provide the VMS information on Monday. >>> Cedhick 355 on Sep 14, 2013, at 12:07 PM, "Foye, Patrick” wrote: >>> Cedric 1 folowing up on Fort Lee, anything else | should know about? e222 how many vs signs ate placed on my side of TET? How long does it take to program messaging? - PA-PF 000133,From: Fulton, Cedrick Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2013 7:48 PM To: Foye, Patrick ‘Ma, John \aject Re: Two things - NY VMS SIGNS Pat, Here is PA NY sign inventory: Staten Island Bridges No fixed signs - 5/7 portables used for construction projects (BX). Can change messages in minutes wih contractor cooperation. George Washington Bridge 2 signs - Can change messages in minutes. Current message is no trucks fo LL Lincoln Tunnel 65 small signs for short messages. Can change message in minutes. Holland Tunnel 6 signs - Can change message in minutes. _-Cedrick On Sep 14, 2013, at 6:29 PM, "Foye, Patrick” wrote: > Thanks > —~ Original Message — > From: Fulton, Cedrick > Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2013 06:27 PM > To: Foye, Patrick > Cc! Ma, John > Subject: Re: Two things > Nothing else with Baroni or Wildstein. Will get the VMS info. > On Sep 14, 2013, at 6:01 PM, "Foye, Patrick" wrote: 2 cearie 1 i wasnt glear: any other deals, changes with Baroni or Wildstein you didn't bring to my attention? 33-2:2d floor request i got shortly before i emailed you today. Need >> asap Thanks >> — Original Message — >> From: Fulton, Cearick >> Sent Saturday, September 14, 2013 05:43 PM (+ To: Foye, Patrick a7 PA-PF 000134>> Ce: Ma, John >> Subject: Re: Two things >> Pat, > Cedrick 35 On Sep 14, 2013, at 12.07 PM, "Foye, Patrick” >> Cedric 1 following up on Fort Lee, anything else | should know about? >5>-2 how many vms signs are placed on my side of TBT? How long does it take to program messaging? us PA-PF - 000138Fulton, Cedrick Saturday, September 14, 2013 6:28 PM Foye, Patrick Ma, John Re: Two things Nothing else with Baroni or Wildstein. Will get the VMS info, On Sep 14, 2013, at 6:01 PM, "Foye, Patrick" <; anyni.qov> wrote’ > Cedric 1 iwasnt clear: any other deals, changes with Baroni or Wildstein you didn't bring to my attention? > 2 2d floor request i got shorty before i emailed you today. Need asap > Thanks > — Originai Message — > From: Fulton, Cedrick > Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2013 05:43 PM > To: Foye, Patrick > Cc: Ma, John > Subject: Re: Two things > Pat, > We have an expired agreement with Fort Lee where they do street sweeping around the bridge and we pay them $70 k per year, in two $35k installments. The last 5 year deal expired in July 2012. ! am told a new five year agreement is with Bi, This agreement falls under the category of community good wil. There was 2 time we actually cleaned the streets. It became more cost effective for us to give them $70k per year. They are asking for the money. _ Unless you need it immediately, {will provide the VMS information on Monday. > Cedrick > On Sep 14, 2013, at 12:07 PM, "Foye, Patrick” wrote: >> Cedric 1 following up on Fort Lee, anything else | should know about? 3> 2 how many vs signs are placed on riy side of TET? How long does it take to program messaging? 9 PA-PF -000136Fulton, Cedrick Saturday, September 14, 2013 5:44 PM Foye, Patrick Ma, John Re: Two things Pat, We have an expired agreement with Fort Lee where they do street sweeping around the bridge and we pay them $70 k per year, in two $35k installments. The last 5 year deal expired in July 2072. | am told a new five year agreement is with Bil, This agreement falls under the category of community good will. There was a time we actually cleaned the streets, It became more cost effective for us to give them $70k per year. They are asking for the money. Uniess you need it immediately, | will provide the VMS information on Monday. Ceedrick On Sep 14, 2013, at 12:07 PM, "Foye, Patrick” wrote: > Cedric 1 following up on Fort Lee, anything else I should know about? > 2 how many vms signs are placed on my side of TBT? How long does it take to program messaging? 120 PA-PF 000137Fulton, Cedrick Friday, September 13, 2013 7:46 AM Foye, Patrick; Ourando, Robert Baroni, Bil; Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumoutsos, Louis; Zipf, Peter; Samson, David, ‘Rechler, Scott; Buchbinder, Darrel Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB Understood. Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. From: Foye, Patrick Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 7:44 AM ‘To: Fulton, Cedrick; Durando, Robert Cet Baroni, Bil; Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumoutsos, Louis; Zipf, Peter; Samson, David; ‘Rechler, Scott’; Buchbinder, Darrell Subject: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB ‘After reading last night’s media pendings, | made inquiries and received calls on this matter which is very troubling, Here is what I learned: reversing over 25 years of PA GWB operations, the three lanes in Fort Lee eastbound to the GWE were reduced to one lane on Monday of this week without notifying Fort Lee, the commuting public we serve, the ED or ‘Media. A decision of this magnitude should be made only after careful deliberation and upon sign off by the ED. Reports are that Fort Lee has experienced severe traffic delays engulfing the entire Fort Lee area since Monday. Iam appalled by the lack of process, failure to inform our customers and Fort Lee and most of all by the dangers created to the public interest, so lam reversing this decision now effective as soon as TBT and PAPD tell me its safe to do so today. |lam making this decision for the following reasons: 11. This hasty and ill-advised decision has resulted in delays to emergency vehicles. | pray that no life has been lost or trip of a hospital- or hospice-bound patient delayed. 2. This hasty and illadvised decision has undoubtedly had an adverse effect on economic activity in both states. That is contrary to the directive we have from our Governors to do everything possible to create jobs in both States. 3. Iwill not allow this hasty and ill advised decision to delay the travels of those observing Yom Kippur tonight or the holidays to follow. ‘4, ‘believe this hasty and ill-advised decision violates Federal Law and the laws of both States. ‘To be clear, l will get to the bottom of this abusive decision which violates everything this agency stands for; ! intend to learn how PA process was wrongfully subverted ané the public interest damaged to say nothing of the credibility ofthis agency. Finally, [am open to considering changes to each of our facilities if there isa case to be made that change will benefit the public interest. In the case of the Fort Lee eastbound access lanes, approval of this action will require: +1. “Written sign off by TBT, Traffic Engineering and PAPD. That sign off was not sought or obtained here. 2. prior discussion with the local government and a communication plan and plenty of advance notice to the commuting public. That did not occur here. 3. Consideration of the effects on emergency vehicles and sign off by PAPD. That did not occur here, . Consideration of the financial impact on the PA in terms of O/T. That too did not occur here. Cedric and Bob—please let this group know when access to three lanes in Fort Lee can be restored as soon as possible today. This is a matter of public safety and time Is of the essence. wai PA-PF -000188,Pat 12 PA-PF- 000138Garten, David Monday, December 09, 2013 6:10 PM Ma, John; Foye, Patrick; MacSpadden, Lisa; Valens, Chris RE: GWE Ft Lee Lane Closure/Diversion presentation So is this the "study"? —Original Message— From: Ma, John Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 5:52 PM To: Foye, Patrick, MacSpadden, Lisa; Valens, Chris; Garten, David Subject: Fw. GW Ft Lee Lane Closure/Diversion presentation -—— OFiginal Message —~ Fromm: Murielio, Mark Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 05:43 PM To: Ma, John Ge Futton, Cedrick; markmuriello@gmail.com Subject RE: GWB Ft Lee Lane Closure/Diversion presentation John As requested, aiached isthe early analysis that we prepared in TBAT to assess the impacts ofthe GWB Fort Lee Penn Josures that were pul ina 5 tal in early September. Please keep in ind that this was an early analysis that was wart cmplerte atthe time the tal was ended. If you have any questions, please feel ree to give me a cal at 917-710- 5132. ~ Mark From: Ma, John Sent: Monday, December 08, 2013 4:53 PM To: Muriello, Mark Cc: Fulton, Cedrick Subject: GWB Ft Lee Lane Closure/Diversion presentation Please send me powerpoint "Early Report’ dated Sept 12th prepared for you as soon as possible 126 PA-PF- 000140NEW JERSEY SENATE RICHARD J. CODEY SENATOR vv ceciscaTive DIsTRICT 66 Weer Mr. PLEASANT AVENUE Livineston, New Jensey 07039 973-535-5017 rac o73 335-5268 ‘November 27, 2013 Robert E. Van Etten Inspector General Port Authority of NY & NJ 5 Marine View Plaza ~ Suite 502 Hoboken, New Jersey 07030 Dear Mr. Van Etten: Lam writing to you in your eapacity as Inspector General of the Port Authority of YY &NIJ to formally request that you undertake an investigation into the closure of traffic lanes leading towards the George Washington Bridge in the Borough of Fort Lee New Jersey on September 9, 2013 to September 12, 2013. ‘The closure of the traffic lanes, that took place without any warning, caused massive delays in the region and posed: potential danger as local police were not notified and given the opportunity to prepare for the new traffic flow and backups it caused ‘Numerous questions have surfaced surrounding the events leading up to the sudden closure of these lanes ranging from, at worst, political motivations to retaliate against a local mayor, to at best, the desire to undertake a traffic study, What is certain is that the residents of Fort Lee and surrounding corimunities were adversely impacted without warning during the time of the closures and law enforcement was not provided any warning or information to prepare which put the sefety of commuters at risk. 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Bagger (reagger@celgene.com); Rossana Rosado (fossana rosado@eldiariony.com), Sartor, Anthony (asartor@psands.com); Wiliam P. ‘Schuber (wpschuber@optoniine.net); Baroni, Bil; Ma, John Subject: Brief Update Commissioners, First, |wanted to provide en update on TSA's plans to hand-over responsibility for staffing airport terminal exit lanes which Inoted in my most recent ED Report. The recertly announced Federal budget deal, if passed, will require TSA to Traintain responsiblity for exit lane staffing. This i @ significant positive development for us and other airports around the country, along with the airlines. The Port Authority and the aviation industry were united in our opposition to TSA's proposal, and had been preparing to challenge it in U.S. District Court. Had TSA been allowed to move aheas with is pian to hand over responsibility for ext lane staffing, it would have cost us and our airine tenants over $8 million Ennually to staff the 20 exit lanes at our terminals that are under TSA's supervision, not to mention the potentiel security liability issues. ‘Second, Iwanted to update you on what we are doing with snowy owls at our airports. A press story this past Monday mrorning reported that licensed Aviation staff was shooting snowy owls at our airports. A large number of snowy owis have been migrating south from the Arctic this year, and several had taken up residence near our airport runways. In the past two weeks, five airplanes were struck by snowy owls at our airports (2 at JFK, 2at EWR, and 1 at LGA). We and ve FAA were very concerned about passenger safety, given the lessons from 2009's USAir bird-strike and resulting miracle on the Hudson’. Our airport staff attempted unsuccessfully to drive off the owis through pyrotechnics and other ioud noises. Under our NYS Department of Environmental Conservation permit, Aviation staff was not allowed to relocate birds, 0 to protect airline passengers, they were left with the alternative of shooting owls. As became aware ofthis situation, limmediately reached out to the NYS DEC Commissioner for a walver of our permit which allowed a licensed wildlife specialist, by the next morning, to begin trapping, banding, and relocating the owls. We issued a statement late Monday announcing this approach. As always, we attempt to strike a balance between humanely controlling bird populations at our airport with safeguarding passenger safety. ‘Third, wanted to make sure you all knew that our Office of Inspector General announced yesterday that it will be launching an investigation into the closure of access lanes in Fort Lee to the George Washington Bridge in early September, As you know, this matter has been the subject of legstative hearings and substantial media coverage, and wit not comment onit further here. However, | did want to make you aware that our OIG has decided to investigate and O1G will report its findings when its investigation is complete. Lastly, last night we closed two lanes ofthe westbound Upper Level ofthe GW to make emergency repairs due to 2 shifting roadway plate. This portion of the deck had been scheduled for replacement as part ofthe full Upper Level deck feplacement project. Repairs were made overnight and lanes were reopened by the morning rush today. We issued 2 travel advisory late yesterday advising ofthe lane closures for the emergency repairs. Given the public attention on the September closures, these emergency repairs received significant coverage over the last day, and thus this brief mention. Pat PA- PF - 000159From: Foye, Patrick Sent: ‘Thursdey, December 05, 2013 8:35 AM To: Ma, John Ibject: Fwd: GWB question Begin forwarded message: From: "DeCerreno, Allison" Date: December 5, 2013 8:33:33 AM EST To: "Foye, Patrick” Subject: GWB question Hi, have one of my folks pulling a month's worth of data, bit that will take a bit of time. In the meantime, Bob D looked at the traffic over a 24-hour period and gave me the following figures that should at least give you some idea to start. Over the 24-hour period, the three Fort Lee lanes handled roughly 27% of the traffic on the GWBUL, just over their quarter share (there are 12 lanes in total on the UL). During the am rush, 6-am, when the lanes are coned off and dedicated, the number remained at 26.8%, and in the evening rush, between 4-7pm, for comparison, the proportion was 26.9%. Allison Allison L. C. de Cerrefio, Ph.D. Program Director, Toll Systems & Revenue Operations Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Tunnels, Bridges & Terminals 2 Montgomery Street, 4th floor Jersey City, NJ 07302 T: (201) 395-3914 F; (201) 395-7411 M: (917) 301-5650 E: acdecerreno@panyni.gov From: Foye, Patrick Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2013 6:55 AM To! DeCerreno, Allison Subject: Re: MNR crash ‘Thanks ~~ Original Message From: DeCerreno, Allison Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2013 06:37 AM 3 PA-PF -000180,‘To: Foye, Patrick Subject: Re: MNR crash Don't have the number 6ff-hand, but will do some checking and let you know. Allison L. C. de Cerrefio, Ph.D. Program Director, Toll Systems & Revenue Operations Port Authority of NY & NJ Tunnels, Bridges & Terminals 2 Montgomery Street, 4th floor Jersey City, NJ 07302 T: 201-395-3914 E: aedecerreno@panvnj.cov Original Message From: Foye, Patrick Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2013 06:09 AM To: DeCerreno, Allison Subject: Re: MNR crash What percentage of eastbound GWB traffic uses "fort lee" lanes? - Original Message ~ From: DeCerreno, Allison Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2013 04:57 AM To: Foye, Patrick ‘Subject: MNR crash ‘There is an article on the crash in today’s NY Times that points to the configuration of the alarmisafety system as problematic. MNR uses a push-pull configuration for its rains. The system on the tran that crashed alerts the engineers and can slow the train, but is only located in the locomotive. When the train is being pushed, as it was on Sunday, the engineer is in the cab, not the locomotive. Allison Allison L. C. de Cerrefio, PhD. Program Director, Toll Systems & Revenue Operations Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Tunnels, Bridges & Terminals 2 Montgomery Street, 4th floor Jersey City, NJ 07302 T: (201) 395-3914 F: (201) 395-7411 M: (917) 301-5650 E: acdecerreno@panyni.wov PA-PF 000161From: Foye, Patrick Sent: ‘Thursday, December 05, 2013 8:35 AM Te DeCerreno, Alison vbject: Re: GWB question Thanks (On Dec 5, 2013, at 8:33 AM, "DeCerreno, Alison” wrote: >Hi, > | nave one of my folks puling a month's worth of data, but that will take 2 bt of time. In the meantime, Bob D looked at the traffic over @ 24-hour period and gave me the folowing figures that should at least give you some idea to start Over the 24-hour period, the three Fort Lee lanes handled roughly 27% of the trafic on the GWBUL, just over their quarter share (here are 12 lanes in total on the UL). During the am rush, 6-Sam, when the lanes are coned off and dedicated, the umber remained at 268%, and in the evening rush, between 4-7pm, for comparison, the proportion was 26.9% > Allison > Alison L. C. de Cerrefio, Ph.D. > Program Director, Toll Systems & Revenue Operations Port Authority of > New York & New Jersey Tunnels, Bridges & Terminals > 2 Montgomery Street, 4th floor > Jersey City, NJ 07302 >T: (201) 395-3014 > F: (201) 395-7411 > M: (817) 301-5650 > E: gedecerreno@panynj.gov From: Foye, Patick ‘Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2013 6:55 AM >To: DeCerreno, Alison > Subject: Re: MNR crash : >Thanks > — Original Message — > From: DeCerrene, Alison > Sent Thursday, December 05, 2013 06:37 AM > To: Foye, Patrick > Subject Re: MNR crash > Don't have the number of-hand, but will do some checking and let you know. > Allison L. C. de Cerrefo, Ph.D > Program Director, Toll Systems & Revenue Operations Port Authority of > NY & NJ Tunnels, Bridges & Terminals > 2 Montgomery Street, 4th floor > Jersey City, NJ 07302 > T: 201-395-3914 > E: agdecereno@panyn|.gov > = Original Message ~ > From: Foye, Patrick > Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2013 06:09 AM >To: DeCerreno, Allison > Subject: Re: MINR crash PA-PF -000162> What percentage of eastbound GWE traffic uses "fort lee" lanes? ~~ Original Message —— > From; DeCerreno, Allison > Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2013 04:57 AM > To: Foye, Patrick > Subject: MNR crash > There is an article on the crash in today's NY Times that points to the configuration of the alarmlsafely system 2s problematic. MINR uses a push-pull configuration for its trains. The system on the train that crashed alerts the engineers End can siow the train, buts only located in the locomotive. When the train is being pushed, as it was on Sunday, the engineer is in the cab, not the locomotive > Allison > Allison L. C. de Cerrefio, Ph.D. > Program Director, Toll Systems & Revenue Operations Port Authority of > New York & New Jersey Tunnels, Bridges & Terminals > 2 Montgomery Street, 4th floor > Jersey City, NJ 07302 > T: (201) 395-3914 > F: (201) 395-7414 > M: (917) 301-5650 > E: aodecerreno@panyni ov - PA- PF -000163,Frot Foye, Patrick Sent: ‘Thursday, December 05, 2013 6:55 AM Te DeCerreno, Alison “pbject: Re: MNR crash Thanks — Original Message -— From: DeCerreno, Allison Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2013 06:37 AM To: Foye, Patrick ‘Subject: Re: MNR crash Don't have the number off-hand, but will do some checking and let you know. Aligon L.C. de Cerrefo, Ph.D. or Season Tol systems & Revenve Operations Port Autorty of NY & Ny Tunnels, Bridges & Terminale 2 Montgomery Steet, 4th floor Jersey City, NU 07302 7-201-208-3814 : E: aedecarteno@panyni aov _— Original Message -— From: Foye, Patrick Sent Thursday, December 05, 2013 08:09 AM To: DeCerreno, Alison Subject: Re: MNR crash What percentage of eastbound GWWB traffic uses "fort lee" lanes? — Original Message From: DeCerreno, Alison Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2013 04:57 AM a To: Foye, Patrick Subject: MNR crash “There is an article on the erachin oday’s NY Times that points to the configuration ofthe alarm/safety eyster a TiStrate MNR uses a push-pul configuration fer rans. The sytem onthe tai that cashed alerts seg ners roomate he Wain, buts onl lncated inthe locomatve. When the tain s being pushed, as twas on Sunday, the fengineer isin the cab, not the locomotive. Allison Allison LC. de Cerrefio, PhD. Program Direcor, Toll Systems & Revenue Operations Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Tunnels, Bridges & Terminals 2 Montgomery Street, 4th floor Jersey City, NJ 07302 T: (201) 395-3014 F: (201) 395-7411 M: (917) 301-5650 E: acdecerreno@oanyni.aov PA-PF- 000164From: Foye, Patrick Sent: ‘Thursday, December 05, 2013 6:10 AM To: DeCerreno, Allison ibject: Re: MNR crash ‘What percentage of eastbound GW traffic uses “fort lee" lanes? — Original Message — From: DeCerreno, Alison ‘Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2013 04:57 AM To: Foye, Patrick Subject: MNR crash “There is an article on the crash in today's NY Times that points tothe configuration of the alarm/safety systern as problematic. NN uses @ push-pull corfiguration forts rains, The system on the tral that crashed alerts the engineers Ret alow the wain, but is only located in the locomotive, When the train's being pushed, as twas on Sunday, the engineer isin the cab, not the locomative. Allison Alison L. 6. de Cerrefio, PhD. 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