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Neighbors split as Encinitas hears medical warnings and longstanding support for Leucadia at‑grade crossings
Summary
A protracted public-comment period at an Encinitas budget workshop featured competing claims: residents and advocacy groups pressed for funding at‑grade crossings in Leucadia, while two local physicians urged pausing construction because wayside horns may reach high decibel levels and pose long-term health risks.
A large portion of public comment at Tuesday's Encinitas City Council budget workshop centered on proposed Leucadia at-grade rail crossings and the related goal of a citywide quiet zone.
Supporters — including neighborhood advocates and longtime residents — urged the council to fund crossings and finish a project that residents said has been decades in the making. Michael Murray of Now Leucadia said his group collected 737 petition signatures supporting at‑grade crossings; other speakers pointed to historical petition drives and local demonstrations as proof of community demand.
Opponents and some health professionals urged…
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