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“Quiet Zone” in Downtown San Diego Approved by City Council

June 25th, 2010 by Mike Dils
Categories: Downtown, San Diego
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Trolley & Train Tracks Through Downtown San Diego

Downtown San Diego’s goal of providing a little less noise for its visitors, residents and businesses is now a reality.  In our December 22, 2009 post we discussed the proposed “Quiet Zone.”  However, the desire to create this zone began much earlier…try a decade earlier.  On Tuesday, June 22 the San Diego City Council voted 6 to 2 in favor of the $20.9 million plan to make improvements to 13 rail crossings that run north to south through the districts of Little Italy, Columbia, Marina, Gaslamp and the west edge of East Village.   Specifically, these intersections start at Laurel Street and end at Park Boulevard.  According to an article posted by Craig Gustafson on SignOnSanDiego.com, this “Quiet Zone” is slated to be the largest of its kind in the United States.

In our opinion, this approval will be a wonderful improvement for those who spend time in downtown whether it be to live, work or play.  Those who enjoy being downtown know that there is a constant “buzz” that goes along with the downtown experience. Read the rest of this entry »

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