Description
On Tuesday, July 24th the City will hold an informational public meeting on the issue of noise from train horns at the Sherman Street Railroad crossing. In late June, commuter rail and freight trains resumed sounding their horns in advance of the Sherman Street crossing, after many years of not doing so. This meeting will provide information on steps the City is taking to gain a Quiet Zone designation for the Sherman Street crossing, which will allow the trains to stop using their horns. Additional information can be found on the Sherman Street Railroad Crossing webpage.
Meeting Agenda
Opening Remarks – Moderated by City Manager
Presentation – Staff of Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department
- Background
- Recap of Recent City Actions
- Overview of City Efforts to Establish a Quiet Zone on Sherman Street
Question and Answer Period
Agencies/Organizations Invited to Community Meeting:
- Federal Railroad Administration
- Massachusetts Department of Transportation
- Keolis
- MBTA
- Richdale Avenue Neighborhood Association
- North Commons Neighborhood Association
- Buena Vista Social Club
- Taylor Square Neighborhood Association
- North Cambridge Stabilization Committee
Elected Officials Invited to the Meeting:
- Senator Edward Markey
- Senator Elizabeth Warren
- Congressman Michael E. Capuano
- Congresswoman Katherine Clark
- State Representative Marjorie C. Decker
- State Representative Jonathan Hecht
- State Representative David Rogers
- State Representative Mike Connolly
- State Representative Jay Livingstone
- State Senator Jason Lewis
- State Senator Patricia Jehlen
- State Senator Sal DiDomenico
- State Senator Joseph Boncore
- Cambridge City Council