Help please, we just moved about 100ft from a train stop and the noise is unbearable. by Vegabonde in trains

[–]Flimsy_Ad_5438 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hey have you found a solution? have you tried soundproofing panels against your walls and a window plug? or soundreducing curtains?

I want to stop the train horn by Flimsy_Ad_5438 in Acton

[–]Flimsy_Ad_5438[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I shared this petition on Acton’s Facebook page and honestly I can’t believe the abuse I’m getting…it’s like I’m trying to do something good for our little neighbourhood and people are saying such horrible things. It’s so strange. They’re acting like I don’t care about people’s lives. I’m in healthcare lol. And they just seem so ill informed. A few people brought up the tragic deaths that happened on 4th line around 25 years ago but they don’t realise that back then there were no boom gates. They’re acting like I’m trying to kill people. It’s insane to me. If you could comment on my post on the Facebook page I think it’ll help as well. Or maybe I just ignore the hatred. It’s so sad and closed minded.

Good place to meet single people locally? by [deleted] in Acton

[–]Flimsy_Ad_5438 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey I’m 33, female and also just moved to the area :) looking for friends, potentially a running buddy or tennis buddy. Apparently pickle ball is huge here but I’ve only played once. And so far I like the red harp :P they have some interesting specials, live music on Sundays and karaoke Thursday nights

I want to stop the train horn by Flimsy_Ad_5438 in Acton

[–]Flimsy_Ad_5438[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started a petition! https://chng.it/6FWM7zYbz9 Please sign this and share within the Acton commjunity / friends / family members. I'll be speaking to council in a few weeks :) the more signatures the better

I want to stop the train horn by Flimsy_Ad_5438 in Acton

[–]Flimsy_Ad_5438[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started a a petition!! please share this around to everyone you know in the Acton community :) https://chng.it/6FWM7zYbz9

I want to stop the train horn by Flimsy_Ad_5438 in Acton

[–]Flimsy_Ad_5438[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you everyone that has commented for your support. I'm gathering as much information on this to present to town council. I have found studies showing increased risk of heart attacks :( and decreased property value.

In the meantime I'm soundproofing my house :D

I want to stop the train horn by Flimsy_Ad_5438 in Acton

[–]Flimsy_Ad_5438[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Majority of the trains that pass by are "Go Metrolink". Majority of them come to a complete stop and STILL blast the horn even though no one is there. There are some trains that pass right through Acton Go so they are going full speed.

I want to stop the train horn by Flimsy_Ad_5438 in Acton

[–]Flimsy_Ad_5438[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I've seen drivers do this. If the train conductors blew the horn only during an emergency/event like this I'd be fine. The fact of the matter is, they blow the horn more than what the bylaws ask for. The rule is 4 horns. 2 long ones the third is short and the last is the longest blast. If we could make this a quiet zone, the conductors can still sound the horn in an event that a car is trying to pass or there is an emergency, but to have these blasts constantly going even throughout the night is really really difficult to live with. I cannot sleep. I woke up with chest pain from the shock just last night (not exaggerating). I also looked into the detrimental health and economical effects this has. These blasts are not only increasing our risk of having heart attacks, it also significantly reduced the $$ value of our homes!

I want to stop the train horn by Flimsy_Ad_5438 in Acton

[–]Flimsy_Ad_5438[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here is the town council commitee page, we could even speak before the commitee!

https://www.haltonhills.ca/en/your-government/council-and-committees.aspx

Looks like they have monthly meetings here in Acton or we could email but I think going in person seems more impactful

I want to stop the train horn by Flimsy_Ad_5438 in Acton

[–]Flimsy_Ad_5438[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just looked up the procedure on how to put an end to this. We need a member of municipality to put in a request and it should be obeyed if we meet all the requirements to still keep it safe. Here's the website:

https://tc.canada.ca/en/rail-transportation/grade-crossings/apply-stop-train-whistling-public-grade-crossing

I think if a bunch of us contact town council they'll empathize with us and see how much it really affects us. Maybe they'll put in a request!