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Council sets public hearing on proposed closure of West 2nd Street railroad crossing
Summary
After resident Marlin Armitage and Councilmember Frank Groom urged reconsideration, the council voted to table the proposed closure of the West 2nd Street railroad crossing and schedule a public hearing for May 4 to solicit input and revisit safety upgrades at other crossings.
Local resident Marlin Armitage urged the council to reconsider closing the West 2nd Street railroad crossing, saying he had not found opposition among neighbors and that nearby businesses such as McGuire Tire indicated conditional support if property access remained. Councilmember Frank Groom said multiple residents had asked him to bring the issue back for consideration.
Councilmember Judd Johns requested a public hearing so affected residents and businesses could comment. The council voted to table the item to the May 4, 2026 meeting and to hold a public hearing on the railroad crossing, giving the community an opportunity to speak before any final decision.
