Port Authority Green Pass program

Boo · 04-22-2008, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SparrowHawk60

Any updates, Boo? KWP99? Bababooey?

I have yet to receive any response whatsoever to my technically flawed application for a Port Authority Green Pass.

I think there's an office in Staten Island full of people laughing at the same joke all day, every day ... they're much to busy to send me a denial letter.

KAR IDEA · 04-23-2008, 07:24 PM

Hmph. Who do they think they are? The Port Authority? Geez!

SparrowHawk60 · 04-23-2008, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boo

I have yet to receive any response whatsoever to my technically flawed application for a Port Authority Green Pass.
I think there's an office in Staten Island full of people laughing at the same joke all day, every day ... they're much to busy to send me a denial letter.

And the red tape rolls on and on and on and on.....

usbseawolf2000 · 04-23-2008, 08:36 PM

I have the NY Thruway green pass before PA started the discount. I went to College Point ez-pass and they said I could the same tag to get both discount types.

I checked my account and guess what? I was seeing $6 off peak when it should be $4. I went back and they found out that the needed to link the two accounts in my tag. They will be crediting back those mischarges. I will see and report back.

Boo · 04-23-2008, 09:05 PM

Update: Got my denial letter today denying my application for the Port Authority Green Pass (exactly 20 days after I had mailed out my application).

The denial letter said they couldn't give me a Green Pass because my existing E-ZPass was not issued by the Port Authority (it was issued by MTA).

They said that I had to open a second E-ZPass Account with the Port Authority. That I had to complete a new E-ZPass application; and resubmit my request for the Green Pass (together with a copy of my vehicle registration).

Well, I just finished doing exactly that. But I put both my new E-ZPass application and my resubmittal of my request for the Green Pass in the same envelope. Hope the fact that they're in the same envelope doesn't screw things up.

And what I really hope for is that they only send me the Port Authority Green Pass, and not the Port Authority white E-ZPass --- it'd be silly if they sent me the Port Authority white E-ZPass, and make me apply a third time for the Green Pass (not to mention, having to return my superfluous Port Authority and MTA white E-ZPasses).

Note: The new printed E-ZPass Application has a box to check off (enter the code for) for the Port Authority Green Pass. But the Online E-ZPass Application does NOT have a check off box for the Port Authority Green Pass. And neither Application has a box to check off which Agency you want your E-ZPass to be issued by.

Boo · 04-23-2008, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usbseawolf2000

I have the NY Thruway green pass before PA started the discount. I went to College Point ez-pass and they said I could the same tag to get both discount types.

I checked my account and guess what? I was seeing $6 off peak when it should be $4. I went back and they found out that the needed to link the two accounts in my tag. They will be crediting back those mischarges. I will see and report back.

Whoa, I didn't know they allowed you to link the Port Authority Green Pass to an existing Thruway Green Pass tag (and presumably, vice versa). Yes, do report back next month as to whether they linked the Green Passes into one tag.

SparrowHawk60 · 04-24-2008, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Boo

Whoa, I didn't know they allowed you to link the Port Authority Green Pass to an existing Thruway Green Pass tag (and presumably, vice versa). Yes, do report back next month as to whether they linked the Green Passes into one tag.

I second the request for "Link" information, neither the PA or TA has been able to answer this question for me.

Poor Boo, keep on trying sooner or later the powers to be will send you the right EZ-pass, good luck!

usbseawolf2000 · 04-24-2008, 12:03 PM

I over heard conversation when they were linking. They had to highlight my tag number and then do the linking. I couldn't see the screen to tell exactly what they were doing.

I will be using the Holland Tunnel the weekend again. On Monday or Tuesday, I'll check how much I get charged online and let you guys know.

usbseawolf2000 · 04-27-2008, 06:35 PM

Confirmed! I used the NY Thruway green pass in Holland Tunnel yesterday during offpeak hour and got charged for $4 only!

Boo · 04-27-2008, 07:04 PM

usbseawolf2000,

Thanks. That's great to know that it can be done.

After I get my Port Authority Green Pass tag, I'm going to try to get the Thruway Green Pass linked to it.

04-23-2008, 07:24 PM	#42
KAR IDEA Fuzzy Westchester NY Moderator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Yonkers, NY USA Posts: 430 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #3 Touring Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 13	Re: Port Authority Green Pass program Hmph. Who do they think they are? The Port Authority? Geez!

04-23-2008, 08:36 PM	#44
usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 3,254 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 106 Thanked 178 Times in 111 Posts Friends: 59	Re: Port Authority Green Pass program I have the NY Thruway green pass before PA started the discount. I went to College Point ez-pass and they said I could the same tag to get both discount types. I checked my account and guess what? I was seeing $6 off peak when it should be $4. I went back and they found out that the needed to link the two accounts in my tag. They will be crediting back those mischarges. I will see and report back.

04-23-2008, 09:05 PM	#45
Boo Boola Boola Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 4,290 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 166 Thanked 301 Times in 154 Posts Friends: 22	Re: Port Authority Green Pass program Update: Got my denial letter today denying my application for the Port Authority Green Pass (exactly 20 days after I had mailed out my application). The denial letter said they couldn't give me a Green Pass because my existing E-ZPass was not issued by the Port Authority (it was issued by MTA). They said that I had to open a second E-ZPass Account with the Port Authority. That I had to complete a new E-ZPass application; and resubmit my request for the Green Pass (together with a copy of my vehicle registration). Well, I just finished doing exactly that. But I put both my new E-ZPass application and my resubmittal of my request for the Green Pass in the same envelope. Hope the fact that they're in the same envelope doesn't screw things up. And what I really hope for is that they only send me the Port Authority Green Pass, and not the Port Authority white E-ZPass --- it'd be silly if they sent me the Port Authority white E-ZPass, and make me apply a third time for the Green Pass (not to mention, having to return my superfluous Port Authority and MTA white E-ZPasses). Note: The new printed E-ZPass Application has a box to check off (enter the code for) for the Port Authority Green Pass. But the Online E-ZPass Application does NOT have a check off box for the Port Authority Green Pass. And neither Application has a box to check off which Agency you want your E-ZPass to be issued by. __________________ Best regards, Tom 07 Magnetic Gray #2 - GY TripleTreds 195/60R15, BT Tech Stiffening Plate & Strut Tower Brace, Philips X-Treme Power Headlights, Webasto 4300 Sunroof, Sharkfin Antenna, Chrome Wheelskins Wheel Covers & Door Handles, BumperDefender.com Bumper Guard Strips, Body Side Moldings & Rear Bumper Protector, NoBump.com License Plate Screw Bumpers, Bumper Bully, Sheepskin Seat Cover, Leather Steering Wheel Cover, Leather Center Console Cover, Center-Hump Litter Basket, Non-Slip Pads, Dalmatian Bobble Heads.

04-24-2008, 12:03 PM	#48
usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 3,254 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 106 Thanked 178 Times in 111 Posts Friends: 59	Re: Port Authority Green Pass program I over heard conversation when they were linking. They had to highlight my tag number and then do the linking. I couldn't see the screen to tell exactly what they were doing. I will be using the Holland Tunnel the weekend again. On Monday or Tuesday, I'll check how much I get charged online and let you guys know.

04-27-2008, 06:35 PM	#49
usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 3,254 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 106 Thanked 178 Times in 111 Posts Friends: 59	Re: Port Authority Green Pass program Confirmed! I used the NY Thruway green pass in Holland Tunnel yesterday during offpeak hour and got charged for $4 only!

04-27-2008, 07:04 PM	#50
Boo Boola Boola Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 4,290 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 166 Thanked 301 Times in 154 Posts Friends: 22	Linking Green Passes usbseawolf2000, Thanks. That's great to know that it can be done. After I get my Port Authority Green Pass tag, I'm going to try to get the Thruway Green Pass linked to it.