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Residents raise train-horn noise concerns at Lakecrest Drive crossing; council weighing quiet zones, barriers or closure
Summary
Staff presented four options for the Lakecrest Drive crossing after residents complained about train-horn and signal-bell noise; staff will return with a cost estimate for a full closure and the first three options would implement quiet zones while the fourth would add barriers.
Residents near the Lakecrest Drive rail crossing told city staff and council committee members that train horns and crossing-signal bells are a persistent noise problem, and staff presented four possible responses ranging from quiet-zone measures to installing noise-reduction barriers.
Doug Donahue reported that the Lakecrest Drive crossing is closed to most major vehicular traffic but remains open to emergency vehicles, pedestrians and bicycles. Because the railway company considers the closure temporary, trains continue to sound their horns, residents told the council committee.
Staff offered four options: the first three would implement various types of quiet zones; the fourth would install barriers intended to reduce horn noise. Donahue said staff will bring back the cost of a full closure of the Lakecrest crossing at a future meeting so the council can consider that option.
No final action was reported in the meeting wrap-up; the matter is pending further staff analysis and a future council decision.
