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Quiet zone goes into effect next week

In less than a week Jamestown should become a little quieter. The quiet zone is expected to go into effect on Dec. 28, and marks the culmination of nearly five years of work by city officials, according to Jeff Fuchs, city administrator.

By Keith Norman , December 23, 2011

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Bismarck group wants downtown quiet zone

BISMARCK (AP) — Some business and property owners in downtown Bismarck say they’re willing to pay to silence train whistles.

December 06, 2010

Parking lots done; Quiet zone is next

Construction work on the parking lots in downtown Jamestown is over and the long process to establish a quiet zone at five railroad crossings through town has reached its last step. City Administrator Jeff Fuchs said the quiet zone application is with the Federal Railroad Administration. In fact, he said, it’s been at the FRA longer than expected.

November 05, 2010

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June 08, 2009

What we think: Get out and vote today

Jamestown is holding a special election today. Residents will be asked to decide whether to establish a quiet zone for all rail crossings in the city. Take the time to cast your ballot and be counted. Residents may vote from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today at the Civic Center in the Exchequer Room.

May 05, 2009

Letter to the editor: Quiet zone won’t make our city safer

The quiet zone coalition has yet to prove the value of a quiet zone. As a safety professional, I have seen no factual evidence proving quiet zones are safer. During the time Fargo-Moorhead has had the quiet zone, there’s been two serious accidents. There were none in Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot or even Jamestown. How is that safer?

By David Klein , May 04, 2009

Letter to the editor: Quiet zone won’t be cause of rail crossing’s closure

As we prepare for the quiet zone vote on Tuesday, I would like to remind people that the quiet zone is not the reason that the Third Avenue West crossing will be closed. The crossing will be closed whether or not the quiet zone vote passes. The city leaders have already decided that.

By Joel Piehl , May 04, 2009

Letter to the editor: Work on infrastructure, not on a new quiet zone

I am bothered by the mindset of the proponents of the quiet zone when they attempt to calm our foreboding with soothing statements that a typical property owner will see only an increase in property taxes of approximately $1 per year for 10 years.

By Gene Gossett , May 04, 2009

Letter to the editor: Vote to make Jamestown a quieter, safer place

Now that Gov. John Hoeven has signed the bill for quiet zone funding, Jamestown needs to follow the lawmakers’ lead and vote Tuesday to eliminate the use of train whistles downtown.

By Jim Carlascio , May 04, 2009

Letter to the editor: Proposed quiet zone has too many unclear possibilities

I think it is no wonder that there is much opposition to the proposed and soon to be voted on quiet zone at the railroad crossings in Jamestown. I cannot find a single person who knows what these “quiet zones” will be like.

By Paul Stuart , May 04, 2009

Letter to the editor: There are many reasons we need a quiet zone here

The whistles blow, and blow and BLOW. Conversations stop and wait for the whistle noise to subside. We can’t stop the trains from going through town, but we CAN stop the constant whistles. We CAN stop the UNNECESSARY noise! A quiet zone would do that and more.

By Pam Phillips , May 04, 2009

What we think: Jamestown needs quiet zone

The special election on whether to establish a quiet zone in Jamestown is Tuesday. By voting “yes,” residents further community development, make the existing railroad crossings in the city safer and bring peace and quiet to some neighborhoods — all for as little as about $1 per year for 10 years. It’s very little money that brings great benefits to all residents and to our community.

May 04, 2009

Letter to the editor: I don’t understand why quiet zone is up for another vote

Why do we need to vote again on the quiet zone? I am referring to an upcoming vote regarding the Jamestown quiet zone. Is this another grant-driven project? Previously, our city thought it necessary to spend approximately $1 million on the First Street West Bridge (traffic estimated at around 20 vehicles using the bridge per day).

By Rex Tottingham , May 02, 2009

Letter to the editor: Quiet zone is a chance to help out our downtown

The issue of how to help the downtown of Jamestown was number one in a survey that was taken back in 2003 or 2004. While we have made considerable progress in recent years in adding new and great businesses to our downtown, we still need to make additional improvements.

By Dave Smette , May 02, 2009

Letter to the editor: Quiet zone will make crossings safer in city

On May 5, Jamestown residents will vote whether or not to make the railroad crossings in Jamestown safer. While approval of the measure will silence the annoyingly loud train horns as required by the federal Swift Rail Act, the real benefit to Jamestown drivers and pedestrians will be significantly safer crossings.

By Ken Schulz , May 02, 2009