EXHIBIT B Submitted to the Transportation, Public Works and Independent Authorities Committee from iam E. Baroni Jr. wil‘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 William J, Baroni by the Assembly Transportation, Public Works and Independent Authorities Committee (the “Committee”). The documents, Bates stamped PA — BB - 000001 to PA - BB - 000349, 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 December 12, 2013 between the parties identified in the subpoena and 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. Ifyou have any questions concerning the foregoing, kindly call me. Very truly yours, Delt David R. Kromm DRK/pg DirectDial: (212) 435-3483Baroni, Bill Friday, September 13, 2013 7:46 AM. David Wildstein Fwd: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWE. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded messag From: "Foye, Patrick" Date: September 13, 2013, 7:44:29 AM EDT 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 lat night's media pendings, | made inquiries and recelved calls on this matter which is very ‘troubling, Here is 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 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 appalied 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 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, 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; tintend 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 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 wilt eequire: PA-B8 - 000001LL. 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 2 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 2 possible today. This is a matter of public safety and time is of the essence. Pat PA-BB -000002Baroni, Bill Friday, September 13, 2013 7:51 AM David Samson Fwd: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB General, can | call you on this now? Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Foye, Patrick” Date: September 13, 2033, 7:48:29 AM EDT To: "Fulton, Cedrick” , "Durando, Robert" ce: "Baroni, Bll” , "Dunne, Joseph P." , "Koumoutsos, Lovis" , "Zipf, Peter" , “Samson, David" «, "Recher, 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 Lise 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 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 lam reversing this decision now effective as soon as TBT and PAPO tell me itis safe to do so today. 1am making this decision for the following reasons: 41. This hasty and il-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. [will not allow this hasty and iladvised decision to delay the travels of those observing Yon Kippur tonight or the holidays to follow. 44. 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, 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 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: PA-BB - 000008,1. Written sign off by TBT, Traffi 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. Consideration of the effects on emergency vehicles and sign off by PAPD. That did not occur here. 14. Consideration of the financial impact on the PA in terms of O/T. That too did not occur here. ic Engineering and PAPD. That sign off was not sought or obtained Cedric and Bob—please let this group know when access to three lanes in Fort Lee can be restored a5 soon as possible today. This is a matter of public safety and time is of the essence. Pat PA- BB -000004- From: Baroni, Bll jent: Friday, September 13, 2013 10:44 AM To: Regina Egea Subject: FW: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB Importance: High Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 7:44 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 GWB Importance: High 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 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. 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 lam reversing this decision now effective as soon as TET and PAPD tell me its 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 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 3. Iwill not allow this hasty and ill-advised decision to delay the travels of those observing Yom Kippur tonight or the holidays te follow. 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 earn how PA process was wrongfully subverted and the public interest damaged to say nothing of the credibility of t 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 PAPO. That sign off was not sought or obtained here. 2. ror 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 ofthe 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 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, ‘i PA-BB - 000008,Pat PA. 8B - 000008‘Samson, David dsamson@wolffsamson.com] ‘Tuesday, Seplember 17, 2015 8:59 PM Baroni, Bill Fwd: Briefing Notes for Press Availabilty FYI Begin forwarded message: From: "Rechier, Scott’ > Date: September 17, 2013 8:40:18 PM EDT To: "Samson, David" Subject: RE: Briefing Notes for Press Availabilty ‘After my intial cals | don’ think this is correc. | also called Baroni who did think tis was the case. -Otiginal Message—— From: Samson, David [maltto:dsamson@wolffsamson.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 8:02 PM To: Rechler, Scott ‘Subject. Fwd: Briefing Notes for Press Availability | am told the ED leaked to the WSJ his story about Fort Lee issues-very unfortunate for NY/NJ relations Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "MacSpadden, Lisa ecspadden@penyn) gov >, ee ee ner@RXRReally.comemaito:SRechler@RXRRealty com>," Shick: >, “Baroni, Bir TRparoni@panyr] gov-maito:bbaroni@panynj.gov>> Faerie, prippe” >- eee at cageren@panyr.govemalto dgarten@panyrj gov>, “Ma, John” “Sensgeenyn| gover ma@panyn) gov>>, Widstein, avg? iiestem@vanyn) gov> Subject Briefing Notes for Press Availabilty iit, Charman, Vice Chaitman, Pat and Bil, Attached, please find the briefing notes for tomorrow's press avaliblity post Board meeting. Lisa 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. PA-@8 - 000007- “lease Note: The information contained inthis email message is a PRIVATE communication that may contain confidential > Date: September 18, 2013, 5:54:30 AM EDT To: "Samson, David" > Subject: Re: Briefing Notes for Press Availabilty David - you know | am not naive to these issues but in this instance I don't agree with your assessment of Pats involvement. Perhaps you or Bill have some different inteligence than mine that will change that view. Ted Mann is a ‘good reporter and was instructed to sniff out this story by his editors who were stuck in traffic. Pats intial emails out there and sent because of our belief that the PA staff was running amuck (due to our lack of any other knowledge) and likely led to the reference in the article. Let's not escalate this unless there is clear evidence that he truly spoke to the WS. Scott Recher CEO and Chairman RXR Realty Srechler@rxrrealty.com ‘on Sep 18, 2013, at 5:45 AM, "Samson, David" > wrote: ‘Scott | just read it and it confirms evidence of Foye's being the leak, stirring up trouble~this is yet another example of a Story, we've seen it before, where he distances himself from an issue in the press and rides in on a white horse to save the day (if you need prior examples | will provide)~in this case, he's playing in traffic, made a big mistake. D. ‘On Sep 18, 2013, at $:37 AM, "Rechler, Scott” > wrote: ‘Again... dont think Pat spoke to anyone at the WS: partculanty after reading the article this morning ‘Scott Rechier CEO and Chairman RXR Realty Srechler@narealty.com - ‘On Sep 18, 2013, at 5:34 AM, "Samson, David" > wrote: More evidence of reckless, counter-productive behavior. ‘On Sep 17, 2013, at 9:36 PM, "Rechier, Scott” > wrote: ‘Seems strange based on my inquiries. Original Message— rom: Samson, David [mailto:dsamson@woltisamson.com} Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 6:59 PM PA-8B 000008,To: Rechier, Scott ‘Subject Re: Briefing Notes for Press Availabilty or whatever reason, he's not telling you the facts. ‘On Sep 17, 2013, at 8:40 PM, "Rechler, Scott” > wrote: ‘After my intial calls | don’t think this is correct. | also called Baroni who didn't think this was the case. —Original Message— From: Samson, David [mailto:¢samson@woltfsamson com) Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 6:02 PM To: Rechler, Scott Subject: Fwd: Briefing Notes for Press Availabifity | am told the ED leaked to the WSJ his story about Fort Lee issues~very unfortunate for NY/NJ relations. ‘Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "MacSpadden, Lisa” Cimsespacden@panyn} gov> Date: September 17, 2013, 6:42:19 PM EDT To: "Samson, David" coconscos @wolisamson.com>, "Rechler, eee ener@RXRReslty.comemaito:SRechler@RXRRealty.com>>, "Foye, Pack’ epfoye @panyni gov>, "Baroni Bil” EBbaroni@panyn gov > Bene lees, Patippe” > “Garten, David" >, "Ma, John" -jhma@panyn gov>, “Wildstein, David" > Subject: Briefing Noles for Press Availabilty Mr. Chairman, Vice Chairman, Pat and Bill, Attached, please find the briefing notes for tomiorrows press availabilty post Board meeting, Usa NOTICE: THIS E-MAIL AND ANY ATTACHMENTS CONTAIN INFORMATION FROM THE PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY AND AFFILIATES. 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PA-BB- 000010IRS CIRCULAR 230 DISCLOSURE: To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the IRS, we inform you that any USS. federal tax advice contained in this cocument (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used by the recipient and any other taxpayer, for the purpose of () avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code oF (i) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein 2 PA-B8- 000011Baroni, Bill Tuesday, September 17, 2013 10:17 PM Samson, David Re: Briefing Notes for Press Availabilty General, | shall again make my concer known to the vice chairman, bb Sent from my iPhone (On Sep 17, 2013, at 8:59 PM, "Samson, David" wrote > FYL : > Begin forwarded message: > From: "Rechler, Scott” > > Date: September 17, 2013 8:40:18 PM EDT > To: "Samson, David" > > Subject. RE: Briefing Notes for Press Availabilty > After my inital calls ! don’t think this is correct. 1 also called Baroni who didn’ think this was the case. > —Original Message— > From: Samson, David {mailto:dsamson@wolfisamson.com] > Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 8:02 PM > To: Rechler, Scott Subject: Fwd: Briefing Notes for Press Availablity > | am told the ED leaked fo the WS. his story about Fort Lee issues~very unfortunate for NY/NJ relation. > Sent from my iPhone > Begin forwarded message: > From: “MacSpadien, Lisa" ‘> > Date: September 17, 2013, 6:42:19 PM EDT >To: "Samson, David" >, "Rechier ‘Scott >, "Foye, Patrick” >, "Baroni, Bill” pany}. govemaite:bbaroni@panyn,gov>> > Ce: "Danieldes, Philippe" “- >, "Ma, Joh «jnme@panynj gov>, "Wildsten, Davi > > Subject: Briefing Notes for Press Availabilly > Mr. Chairman, Vice Chairman, Pat and Bil, Attached, please find the briefing notes for tomorrow's press availabilty post Board meeting. > Lisa “Garten, David" PA-B8 - 00012> NOTICE: THIS E-MAIL AND ANY ATTACHMENTS CONTAIN INFORMATION FROM THE PORT > AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY AND AFFILIATES. 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If you are not the intended recipient, do not read, copy of use itor disclose it to others, If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by replying to this message and then delete it from your system. you. > IRS CIRCULAR 230 DISCLOSURE: To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the IRS, we inform you that any US. federal tax advice contained in this document (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, ‘and cannol be used by the recipient and any other taxpayer, for the purpose of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Code or (i) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein, PA--BB - 000013Baroni, Bill Friday, September 13, 2013 9:03 AM Foye, Patrick ‘MacSpadden, Lisa Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB 1am onway 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 oni, 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 tisa~how do we get word out? ee From: Durando, Robert Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 08: 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.; 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 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 1 PA- BB - 000014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 itis safe to do so today. |/am making this decision for the following reasons: 4L. This Hasty and illadvised decision has resulted in delays to emergency vehictes. | pray that no life has been lost or trip of a hospital or hospice-bound patient delayed 2, This hasty andilladvised 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 nt allow this hasty and ilkadvised decision to delay the travels of those observing Yor Kippur tonight or the holidays to follow. 4. believe this hasty and iladvised 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 thls 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, | arm 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 731, 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 aid not occur here. |4. Consideration of the financial impact on the PA n 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 PA- BB -000018Foye, Patrick Friday, September 13, 2013 8:56 AM Baroni, Bil, MacSpadden, Lisa Re; Fort Lee eastbound access to GWE Bill we are going to fix this fiasco From: Baroni, Bil Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 08:40 AM To: Foye, Patrick; MacSpadden, Lisa Subject! Re: Fort Lee easthound access to GW Pat we need to discuss prior to any commu jons. 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 Cc: Baroni, Bill; Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumoutsos, Louls; 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, Cedrck; Durando, Robert Ce: Baroni, Bil; Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumoutsos, Louis; Zipf, Peter; Samson, Davi; '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 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 lar 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: PA-BB 000018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 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. ‘To be clear, | wil 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 ifthere 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 PA-BB -000017From: Baroni, Bit Friday, September 13, 2073 6:41 AM Foye, Patrick; MacSpadden, Lisa Subject: Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB Pat we need to -uss 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 0 To: Foye, Patrick; Fulton, Cedrick Ce: Baroni, Bil; Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumoutsos, Louis; Zipf, Peter; Samson, David; "SRechior@RXRRealty.com’ ; Buchbinder, Darrel Subject: Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB We have restored the 3 toll lanes to Ft Lee. ‘oye, 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 miedia pendings, | made inquiries and received calls on this matter which is very troubling. Here is 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 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. 1am appalled by the lack of process, failure to inform our customers and Fort Lee and most of a 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. 11am 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 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, {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-BB 000018,4, ‘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, | 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 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. 4. Consideration of the financial impact on the PA in terms of O/T. That too did not occur here. Cedric and 8ob—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 PA~B8- 000018Reohier, Scott [SRechlen@RXRRealty com] Friday, September 13, 2073 8:29 AM Foye, Patrick Fulton, Gedrick; Durando, Robert: Baroni, Bil; Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumoutsos, Louis; Zipf, Peter, Samson, David; Buchbinder, Darrell Subject: Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB. ‘Thisis 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 thet 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 XR Realty Srechler@rxrealty.co ‘On Sep 13, 2013, at 7:44 AM, "Foye, Patrick wrote: 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 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 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 | am reversing this decision now effective as soon as TBT and PAPD tell me itis safe to do so today. 1am 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 iltadvised 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 il-advised decision to delay the travels of those observing Yorn Kippur tonight or the holidays to follow. 14. 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; lintend to learn how PA process was wrongfully subverted and the public interest damaged to say nothing of the credibility of this agency. PA-BB -000020,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: 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 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. a 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 IMMEDIATELY, PERMANENTLY DELETE THIS E-MAIL (ALONG WITH ANY ATTACHMENTS), AND DESTROY ANY PRINTOUTS PA- BB - 000021From: Foye, Patrick vat Friday, Septernber 13, 2013 8:29 AM 7 Durando, Robert Fulton, Cedrick Ce: : Baroni, Bil, Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumouts0s, Louis; Zipt, Peter; Samson, David ‘srechler@rcrealy.com’, Buchbinder, Darrel, MacSpadden, Lisa Subject: Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB Thanks, Bob. "ll set up meeting to discuss this issue. Looping Lisa~how do we get word out? From: Durendo, 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, Bill; Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumoutsos, Louis; Zipf, Peter; Samson, David; ‘Rechler, Scott” —~; Buchbinder, Darrell ubject: 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 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 TT and PAPD tell me itis safe to do so today. am making this decision for the following reasons: 4. 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 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, Ibelieve 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 of the credibility of this, (agency. PA- 88 - 000022Finally, | am open to cor lering 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 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 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 PA-B8 - 00028From: Koumoutses, Louis “Rent: Friday, September 13, 2013 6:19 AM > Foye, Patrick; Fulton, Cedrick; Durando, Robert ce: Baroni, Bl, Dunne, Joseph P’; Zipf, Peter, Samson, David; ‘Rechler, Soot’; Buchbinder, Darrell Subject: RE: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWE. Received From: Foye, Patrick Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 7:44 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 GWE Importance: High 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 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 ofthis magnitude should be made only ater careful deliberation and upon sign off by the EO. 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 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. |/am making this decision for the following reasons: 1. This hasty ari 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 Governars 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. I believe this hasty and il-advised decision viotates Federal Law and the laws of both States. Jo 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 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 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. - 1 : PA. BB 000024Pat PA--BB -000025Durando, Robert Friday, September 13, 2013 8:04 AM Foye, Patrick; Fulton, Cedrick Baroni, Bill; Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumoutsos, Louis; Zip, Peter; Samson, David; 'SRechler@RXRRealty.com’; Buchbinder, Darrell Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB We have restored the 3 toll anes 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.; Koumioutsos, 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 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 custamers 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. am 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 ofa hospital or hospice-bound patient delayed. 2, This hasty and iltadvised 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 ill-advised decision to delay the travels of those observing Yom Kippur tonight or the holidays to follow. 44. 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 earn 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 isa 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. 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- BB - 000026Pat PA-BB -o000z7‘Samson, David [dsamson@wolftsamson.com] Friday, September 13, 2013 7:56 AM Baroni, Bill Re: Fort Lee eastbound access to GWB (On Sep 13, 2013, at 7:51 AM, "Baroni, Bill > wrote General, can | call you on this now? Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Foye, Patrick" > Date: September 13, 2013, 744:29 AM EDT To: "Futon, Cedrick’ >, "Durando, Rober” > Ge: "Baroni, Bil” >, “Dunne, Joseph P. >, "Koumoutsos, Louis , “Zit, Peter >, “Samson, David" >, "Rechler, Scot” >, "Buchbinder, Darel" > 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 nolifying 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. | ar 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 PAPO tell me itis safe to do so today. |lam making this decision for the following reasons: 4. This hasty and iladvised decision has resulted in delays to emergency vehicles. | pray that no le 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 ilkadvised decision to delay the travels of those observing Yom Kippur tonight or the holidays to follow. 4. _ I believe this hasty and ilkadvised decision violates Federal Law and the laws of both States. “Tobe cer, | wil get othe botlom ofthis abusive daclgn which vclates eventhing this agency stands for, | intend to iar tow PA process was wongily subverted sng mgybtcnterestdomages to say nohing oe cree of is agency inally, | 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 ofthis action will require: a PA- BB - 000028,4. Written sign off by TBT, Trafic Engineering and PAPD. That signoff was not sought or obtained here _2. Prior discussion with the local government and a communication plan and plenty of advance notice to the muting 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. Thal too did net 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 IMMEDIATELY, PERMANENTLY DELETE THIS E-MAIL (ALONG WITH ANY ATTACHMENTS), AND DESTROY ANY PRINTOUTS. 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PA-BB 000028Fulton, Cedrick Friday, September 13, 2013 7.46 AM Foye, Patrick; Durando, Robert Baroni, Bll, Dunne, Joseph P.; Koumoutsos, Louis; Zipt, Peter, Samson, David; ‘Rechler, Scott’; Buchbinder, Darrell 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: 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, | mace 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 or Media. A decision of this magnitude should be made only after careful deliberation and upon sign offby the ED. Reports. are that Fort Lee has experienced severe traffic delays engulfing the entire Fort Lee area since Monday. lam 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. 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 of 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 tothe directive we have from our Governors to do everything possible to create jobs in both states. 3. Iwill not allow this hasty and iltadvised decision to delay the travels of those observing Yon the holidays to follow. 4, believe this hasty and ilkadvised decision violates Federal Law and the laws of both States. pur tonight or To be clear, | willget 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 if there is case to be made that change will benefit the public interest. Inthe 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. Consideretion 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 @ matter of public safety and time is of the essence, a PA-BB 000030