I was just browsing the SMART Crew online store (kinda odd, but whatever) and I saw these MTA safety vests for $79. It’s a high crime to impersonate MTA transit personnel, but gosh, I couldn’t help but think that these vests would definitely get me into some restricted places a bit easier (or at least allow me to be somewhere restricted to the public without having to worry about the public going all terrorist-crazy on me).
The bad news? They’re sold out.
I can get you one for free. But you should still get a hardhat and some steel toes! But yes, the security is laughable sometimes.
Regardless, be careful going into these restricted areas, they are restricted for a reason. I’m allowed in these areas and even i dont mess with it. (although you should see the sub-basements of penn station… amazing)
Are you allowed to give “tours” to people not working for the MTA? :)
I have a safety vest from these guys and have been able to access places too easily. I used to work for a contractor and we worked on numerous large facilities. Just by wearing the safety vest they assume you are supposed to be there, oh yeah the hard hat helps also.