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Martin68

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7. The actual problem has been exceedingly long trains parked at crossings for hours at a time

Reply to bucolic_frolic (Reply #1)

Mon Jun 5, 2023, 01:08 PM

Jun 2023

obstructing emergency services and regular traffic. Lives have been lost as a result of blocked roadways. The crossings plan is designed to provide alternatives for pedestrians and regular traffic. I believe they are also considering limiting the length of trains.

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It takes carefree Americans to clash with trains at crossings bucolic_frolic Jun 2023 #1

Exactly...we have a quiet zone due to the number of trains..like 100+ a day PortTack Jun 2023 #5

The actual problem has been exceedingly long trains parked at crossings for hours at a time Martin68 Jun 2023 #7

his needs wide coverage malaise Jun 2023 #2

K&R Bayard Jun 2023 #3

Similar to the subject of the bill from that famous School House Rock segment BumRushDaShow Jun 2023 #4

Getting vitally important things done. Great president. Martin68 Jun 2023 #6