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Presenters say quiet zone will remain; limited horn use only during work
Summary
Officials told the commission the quiet zone has been restored and will remain in effect; limited and short horn blasts will be used only when workers are on the right‑of‑way for safety, and staff said they will try to minimize noise impacts to neighbors.
Commissioners raised community concerns about train horns; presenters confirmed the quiet zone that had been suspended is back in effect and said routine train operations will respect the quiet zone. A presenter said there will be limited horn use only when workers are in the right‑of‑way and that those blasts will be much smaller than the horns heard previously.
Project staff promised to explore minimization techniques and outreach for nearby residents when necessary. They emphasized worker safety as the reason for any horn use during construction while pledging to keep the community informed and to limit out‑of‑hours activity where possible.
