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

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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Proposed “Quiet Zone” in Downtown San Diego

Downtown San Diego is a thriving commercial and residential community.  Activity can be seen and heard 24 hours per day and seven days a week.  There is, however, one activity that keeps the residents up late at night. Trains blowing their horns as they cross through intersections.

This practice is done as a safety measure and has become an accepted inconvenience for those who live on or near the train tracks.  In fact, some people find the horns soothing as it takes them back to their youth growing up in a mid-western town.  The majority, however, would prefer to experience peace and quiet when they sleep through the night.  The proposed “Quiet Zone” would help to realize this goal. Read the rest of this entry »

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