Soon, Salt Lake City residents may be able to breathe a sigh of relief as they finally get to enjoy the peace and quiet that the Quiet Zone program promised. Lehi City reports that the recent railroad crossing repairs have received approval from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), with just one more obstacle to overcome. “We are happy to give you an update on the Quiet Zones’ current state. We are pleased to announce that all railroad crossings, with the exception of the one at 1700 S in Salt Lake City, passed the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) inspection of the corrections made to the crossings this morning,” the update states.
Making the required modifications at the crossing close to 1700 S in Salt Lake City is the last phase. Currently, the property owners and local officials must swiftly decide which of the four suggested solutions to choose. “At this time, Salt Lake City is waiting on the property owners to decide which of the four suggested solutions they will select. According to Lehi City, “we anticipate a decision within the next week.” Following a decision, the prompt start of construction and inspection should clear the path for a return to a horn-free environment.
This move is a component of a broader initiative to reinstate the Quiet Zone, a regulation that permits trains to cross some intersections without honking their horns as long as proper safety infrastructure is in place. Although the original Quiet Zone agreement was established in 2012, the zones have been suspended until compliance can be guaranteed due to recent changes to FRA criteria regarding median lengths. “These medians were originally installed to prevent vehicles from driving around gate arms when they are lowered to signal an approaching train,” according to Lebanon City.
Officials and construction crews have been tackling difficulties pertaining to new requirements in recent months. Three Lehi City medians were found to be inadequate and have since been fixed. Lehi City claims that “all deficiencies have been addressed and inspected after several months of hard work.” All we need to do now is wait for Salt Lake City to complete the required modifications at 1700 S.” Pending the completion of modifications at this last point of concern, the promise of quieter train crossings is almost realized.
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