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Martin County, quiet zones

Martin County rejects quiet zones for train horns, citing safety as overriding issue

Three people have died in rail-related events in the county in the past 10 years, according to a presentation to the Martin County Commission.

Yahoo · 2d

Martin County commissioners reject Brightline 'quiet zones'

Thousands of Martin County residents who live close to the Brightline tracks will not get any relief from the sound of train horns after county commissioners voted unanimously this week against implementing “quiet zones".

WFLX · 3d

Martin County leaders vote down 'quiet zones' at railroad crossings

After a year of study, Martin County commissioners unanimously decided not to enact "quiet zones" around the county's 27 railroad crossings, citing potential safety impacts.

Sioux City Journal · 4d

Engineer tells council railroad quiet zones are in the works, but process is long

"It's frustrating, to say the least, of how long this process takes. You would think it should be easy and fairly straightforward," Councilman Alex Watters said of railroad quiet zones.

Yahoo · 4d

“Quiet Zone” brings relief to residents from train horns in Bellingham

The City of Bellingham and Port of Bellingham have officially started their “quiet zone” for trains moving through the area. It took the city close to 20 years in planning and safety measures for the city to implement rules regarding when a train horn can be used.

International Business Times2d

Airlines Are Now Charging Extra for Child-Free Quiet Zones—Would You Pay The Extra Fee?

Travelers are increasingly seeking designated quiet zones on planes, where they can enjoy a peaceful and uninterrupted flight experience. (Image via AirAsia newsroom) Image via AirAsia newsroom ...

Sioux City Journal5d

Sioux City Council to hear presentation on 3 railroad quiet zones

During its weekly meeting Monday, the Sioux City Council will hear a presentation about three railroad quiet zones. Council ...

Houston Chronicle19d

Train horns got you down? Here’s how to get a quiet zone in your Houston neighborhood

That’s why the city designates “quiet zones” which are essentially areas where trains aren’t allowed to blare their horns for all to hear. A quiet zone is defined by the Federal Railroad ...

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