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Residents press Gulfport council to keep John Clark, 3rd Street railroad crossings open; vote postponed
Summary
After a lengthy public hearing, dozens of residents and business owners urged the Gulfport City Council not to close the John Clark and 3rd Street crossings, citing school access, business impact and emergency routes; the council postponed a final vote to allow staff to gather more information and consult railroad representatives.
Dozens of Gulfport residents told the City Council on Tuesday that proposed closures of two railroad crossings would harm daily life, local businesses and emergency access, prompting the council to delay a decision.
The council opened a public hearing after a presentation from administration staff that described a rail safety review identifying multiple crossings that do not meet current grade or gate-arm standards on the CPKC line. City staff said two crossings — 3rd Street (south of Highway 53) and the John Clark crossing (north of Old Highway 49) — were under consideration for closure as part of a broader safety and compliance effort.
Residents used the three-minute public-comment slots to press the council to keep the crossings open. Jim Dyer, a former city employee, said the John Clark crossing was the only reliable route off…
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