Anyone that lives downtown San Diego is aware of the train noise that runs through our City day and night. There has been a great deal of effort getting the proposed “Quiet Zone” which would allow trains to cross the 13 some intersections without blowing their horns. Lately it has been really hard to get any answers as to where this process is – so I am posting this latest article with an update posted on SignOnSanDiego - Pair of Agencies at Odds Over Quiet Zone.
Downtown San Diego residents thought they were within sight of their final stop on the multiyear journey to establish a horn-free “quiet zone” along downtown’s railroad line.
The $20.6 million program got what appeared to be the final “all aboard” last September when the City Council authorized going out to bid.
But nearly a year later, train horns still keep downtowners awake. No work has begun on the project, which would lessen the need for horns by installing gates, median barriers and other safety measures.
The last problem appears to be a dispute between two public agencies – San Diego’s downtown redevelopment agency and the North County Transit District, which operates Coaster trains.
According to the article:
The two sides are set to negotiate at an Aug. 13 meeting. If there’s agreement, construction could begin in January, CCDC officials said. The work would take a year and be paid for by downtown redevelopment tax dollars.
If that happens, Pat McArron might finally get a good night’s rest. The Marina district condo owner moderates the Web site quietzonesd.info, which gets about 30 complaints a month about nighttime train whistles. He and other downtown residents say they are getting restless about the slow progress.
For more resources on the “Quiet Zone” in Downtown San Diego see below:
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