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Resident public comment urges action on trains blocking emergency vehicles at local crossings
Summary
A resident at the Ferndale City Council meeting recounted being delayed by trains while needing emergency transport and urged stronger action or legal pressure on the railroad to prevent blocked crossings that can delay ambulances and fire vehicles.
During the audience segment of the meeting a resident (who did not give a full name on the record) described multiple incidents in which trains blocked intersections and delayed emergency vehicles while the resident required ambulance transport. The commenter urged the city and the public to pressure the railroads, including through legal action, to prevent trains from blocking crossings and potentially delaying emergency responses.
The speaker recounted personal medical emergencies and said emergency vehicles had been stopped at crossings, including times when he and neighbors were delayed; he referenced a Wayne County commissioner's report and urged the community to consider stronger remedies against rail operators. Council did not take formal action during the meeting but the comment was entered into the public record for council consideration in future discussions about emergency response and crossings.
