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Resident urges city action after train blocked Forest Park crossings

Forest Park Downtown Development Authority · March 27, 2026
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Summary

During public comment, Jay Evans said a train sat at Forest Park tracks for six hours, blocking access and emergency mobility; board members said the city lacks jurisdiction over railroad operations and will explore longer-term infrastructure solutions.

During the public-comment period, resident Jay Evans reported that a train had sat on local tracks for about six hours during a recent event, blocking local streets and creating access issues for residents. "I'm really perturbed about that… I'm gonna complain…

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