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Commissioner warns 45-minute EMS delay at rail crossing, urges action
Summary
A commissioner recounted an incident in which an EMS trip took 45 minutes because of train blockage, called the situation 'unacceptable,' and urged staff and the commission to find a solution to ensure timely emergency access across the tracks.
A commissioner raised a public-safety concern about emergency-services access across a local railroad crossing, recounting an incident in which a medical transport took 45 minutes because of train-related delay.
"About a month ago... I was at Crowfield Golf Course... That took me 45 minutes. That's unacceptable," the commissioner said, describing the trip from Crowfield to the hospital and asking the commission to find ways to avoid similar delays for future emergencies. Other commissioners and the chair agreed the situation needs attention; staff offered to discuss details after the meeting and noted the limits of local authority over rail operations.
Commissioners did not take immediate formal action on the item during the meeting, but several said they would pursue potential solutions and follow up with staff. The transcript records the concern and staff's offer to gather further details for possible next steps.
