Expand railroad quiet zones to south Richmond and study crossing improvements
In Plain English
Richmond currently has quiet zones where trains don't blow horns at crossings. The city wants to expand these zones to cover all BNSF tracks in south Richmond. Officials also want to study what safety improvements are needed at railroad crossings and how much they would cost.
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Votes
Motion · Official minutes
To approve the item
6 aye · 1 nay
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond will expand quiet zones to cover all BNSF railroad tracks in south Richmond, meaning trains won't blow their horns at crossings in those areas. The council also approved studying what safety improvements are needed at railroad crossings and their costs. The measure passed with broad support in a 6-1 vote, with Councilmember Bates as the sole dissenter. This expansion will reduce train noise for more south Richmond residents, though safety upgrades may be required at the affected crossings.
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BNSF Railway agreement for quiet zone
Reimbursement Agreement between BNSF Railway Company and the City of Richmond
BNSF Railway Company Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement for the Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Richmond Wellness Trail Phase 2 Project
Ordinance amending Community Noise Ordinance for train warning devices
Ordinance for Quiet Zone enforcement authority