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Council directs research on railroad quiet zones after extensive resident complaints about train horns
Summary
Councilors and residents debated feasibility and costs of a quiet zone; members suggested a volunteer study and limited pilot for the West End, and council voted to direct staff and community volunteers to research options with a modest study budget proposed.
Councilors devoted extended discussion time to complaints about train horns and whether to pursue railroad quiet-zone designation in parts of Aberdeen. Public works staff said the issue involves engineering, equipment, gating and coordination with railroads and federal rules; councilors and residents recommended first pursuing a low-cost study and community-driven volunteer review rather…
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