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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 Sun Sentinel Article Boca ResolutionCity asks state to pick up tab for train quiet zones December 27, 2013 |Marci Shatzman mshatzman@tribune.com A resolution at the final City Council meeting of the year has asked the state to pick up the quiet zones in Boca Raton. The city recognized All Board Florida's intention to construct Orlando along the FEC tracks. And although no stops are envisioned in increase railroad traffic and traffic noise in the city," the resolution 2014 Best Skin Tighteners www.skincaresearch.com/Fa… An Unbiased Review List of The Top Performing Skin Tighteners In 2014 How To Remove Age Spots consumersguides.com A Weird Trick To Remove Age Spots Without A Doctor Since there are 10 railroad crossings affected along the FEC tracks in city limits, who live or work close to the tracks would be significantly affected by the noise of the trains their horn" if no quiet zones are designated, the resolution said. Upgrading the crossings is estimated to cost $250,000 or more each. So "the city is requesting the state of Florida fund the necessary improvements," the resolution said. Deputy Mayor Susan Haynie, who is chairwoman of the Palm Beach County Organization, wanted to get this on the record and sent a copy to Gov. Rick Scott and Jeff state's chief financial officer. She estimated the total cost at about $6.6 million. "Many municipalities couldn't afford these improvements," she council meeting. $13.15 $11.85 TOGGLER SNAPTOGGLE BB … $12.45 $11.56 TOGGLER SNAPTOGGLE BA … Home Collections Boca Raton Related Articles More trains on FEC tracks to mean more horn blasts January 26, 2013 Page 1 of 3 3/5/2014http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2013-12-27/news/fl-brf-quiet-1225-20131227_1_fec-tracks-... Do Heat appreciate magnitude of Game 5?Portable homes for the homeless? Food truck builder designs micro pod Portable builder designs micro Can Bosh, Cruise passenger overboard, feds It turns out County Commissioner Steven Abrams, who represents former Boca Raton mayor doesn't want municipalities picking up the tab, either. "I raised that issue at a joint meeting between the county commission and legislative delegation," said Abrams, chairman of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, which operates Tri Rail. "I would like the state to consider picking up the balance, so we're making progress for funding.'' The crossings will have to be retrofitted, and each crossing is different, Abrams traffic engineers in the towns that will be affected. "It helps Tri Rail's efforts to extend coastal service to have quiet zones in place," he said in a interview. His district also includes Boca Del Mar. But Abrams doesn't expect residents there to be bothered nose on the FEC tracks. All Aboard Florida is "developing a privately owned, operated and maintained service. Stations are currently planned for the downtowns of Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and the future Intermodal Station at the Orlando International Panera Bread Coupons paneracoupons.shopathome.com It All Starts w/Freshly Made Bread. Just Add These Panera Featured Articles MORE: Would Heat give Peace a chance? Boynton police show off new uniforms So perhaps there is a place for Haslem? Resolution Urges School Speed Zones February 19, 1986 Creek Council Asks State Help To Get School Speed Zones February 14, 1986 Lauderdale Lakes Oks New 19th Street Zoning February 21, 1985 Officials Applaud Land-use Proposal December 30, 1985 Find More Stories About Boca Raton City Council Page 2 of 3 3/5/2014http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2013-12-27/news/fl-brf-quiet-1225-20131227_1_fec-tracks-... Index by Keyword |Index by Date |Privacy Policy |Terms of Service Please note the green-lined linked article text has been applied commercially without any involvement from our newsroom editors, reporters or any other editorial staff. Page 3 of 3 3/5/2014http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2013-12-27/news/fl-brf-quiet-1225-20131227_1_fec-tracks-...