I think for Oceanside to become a "world class" vacation resort area, it must get rid of the train horns! I've carefully followed the changes in Federal laws, and the attempts of the local cities to eliminate them. Solana Beach "trenched" the tracks and eliminated the horns. Del Mar installed a unique crossing device that makes a sound, so the trains don't have to do it. Encinitas is considering creating a "quiet zone" which would require them to spend the money to install equipment at the grade crossings and pay for maintenance and insurance. Oceanside has done many studies over the past 20 years, and seems to be getting close to creating a quiet zone. Carlsbad is moving ahead with a new study to "trench" their tracks, which will be far superior to devices at grade crossings. See article in today's (July 5 2015) newspaper:
Carlsbad considers trenching railroad tracks. | SanDiegoUnionTribune.com
I'd love to see the City of Oceanside do a similar study --and maybe be able to "trench" the tracks.
Carlsbad considers trenching railroad tracks. | SanDiegoUnionTribune.com
I'd love to see the City of Oceanside do a similar study --and maybe be able to "trench" the tracks.
