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Council advances $2.75 million quiet‑zone agreement for rail crossings; residents raise liability questions
Summary
The council moved forward a $2,749,720 grant agreement with the Federal Railroad Administration to create a rail quiet zone along the Davenport riverfront. Supporters said quiet zones reduce horn noise; a public commenter urged staff to confirm liability language in legal agreements.
A resolution permitting submission and execution of a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) agreement for the Davenport Riverfront rail crossing safety improvement quiet‑zone project — estimated at $2,749,720 — was placed on the public works consent agenda June 18 after staff described the project and several residents and aldermen discussed benefits and legal questions.
Residents and aldermen described quiet zones as a quality‑of‑life improvement. Judith Lee, a Second Ward resident, said she was “very excited about this” and highlighted long‑standing pedestrian and lighting issues in the…
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