The railroad finally agreed to stop parking those trains across the intersection so we can actually get through Mill Road without waiting an hour. I am honestly still in shock that they listened to us but keep your phones ready just in case they try to pull those stunts again.
February 20, 2017
Final supporters
Since the train tracks on Mill Road (at Kratzville) have become a "switching station" the trains are continually stopped on the tracks and blocking road access on Mill Road and has become a major problem! Trains on this part of the track block the road for very long periods of time. The attached photo was taken on January 2, 2017 and was sitting there for a full hour before it moved!
This is an emergency hazard! Citizens are worried about fire departments, EMS and police/sheriff departments having to "go the long way around" if a train is blocking this intersection! When they need to help someone those extra minutes could make the difference between life and death!!
Neighbors have called CSX as well as 911 on many many occasions when the trains are stopped and blocking the road but nothing is getting any better. In fact, this problem has increased in recent months. If the trains are not completely stopped on the tracks, they are moving so slow that it takes them forever to pass the intersection. This is very inconvenient for the citizens who use this road on a daily basis. We want this problem resolved NOW!
We, the undersigned, are concerned citizens who urge our leaders to act now to stop these trains from blocking Mill Road and causing unnecessary emergency hazards and travel delays!
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Reached 250 supporters
January 13, 2017
January 10, 2017
I really thought this might just be me yelling into the void but looking at the map of people who signed is wild because neighbors everywhere are clearly sick of sitting at the crossing for an hour. It feels like someone might actually have to listen to us now since the sheer scale of the frustration is finally visible to everyone.
Reached 100 supporters
January 8, 2017
113 Comments
I work at DSM and there are times when the train just sits on the tracks. It has always been bad there but now it is happening more frequently. Cars turn around and fly back down the road to take an alternate route when the trains are there. I have seen them stop when there are only a couple or cars left to pass the road and it's blocked.
I lived in Mill Creek for over 18 years. I just recently moved, and the train situation is one of the biggest reasons I moved. It got worse & worse as the years went on.
This is a real hazard and should be eliminated. CSX should be held accountable. Maybe pay fines for blockage and/or slow trains, like we have to paid if caught speeding or not parking properly.
the other day I saw 1 fire truck and a fire rescue vehicle a ambulance an a sheriff have to turn around an go up the hill and go all the way around by the city dump to get to mill creek . when the train finally passed I saw them all 1 block away an thought I hope it wasn't life threatening . if it was some one could have died .
My son has alot of health issues and the train blocking the road is ridiculous. There have been many times that an Ambulance or Fire Truck has had to go around due to this ongoing situation. It just happened last week.
This is a major problem!
I walk to work on first ave. And this train stopping in the middle of intersection has made me late several times. It really angers me they would run it during busy hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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The railroad finally agreed to stop parking those trains across the intersection so we can actually get through Mill Road without waiting an hour. I am honestly still in shock that they listened to us but keep your phones ready just in case they try to pull those stunts again.
February 20, 2017
Final supporters
Since the train tracks on Mill Road (at Kratzville) have become a "switching station" the trains are continually stopped on the tracks and blocking road access on Mill Road and has become a major problem! Trains on this part of the track block the road for very long periods of time. The attached photo was taken on January 2, 2017 and was sitting there for a full hour before it moved!
This is an emergency hazard! Citizens are worried about fire departments, EMS and police/sheriff departments having to "go the long way around" if a train is blocking this intersection! When they need to help someone those extra minutes could make the difference between life and death!!
Neighbors have called CSX as well as 911 on many many occasions when the trains are stopped and blocking the road but nothing is getting any better. In fact, this problem has increased in recent months. If the trains are not completely stopped on the tracks, they are moving so slow that it takes them forever to pass the intersection. This is very inconvenient for the citizens who use this road on a daily basis. We want this problem resolved NOW!
We, the undersigned, are concerned citizens who urge our leaders to act now to stop these trains from blocking Mill Road and causing unnecessary emergency hazards and travel delays!
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
January 13, 2017
January 10, 2017
I really thought this might just be me yelling into the void but looking at the map of people who signed is wild because neighbors everywhere are clearly sick of sitting at the crossing for an hour. It feels like someone might actually have to listen to us now since the sheer scale of the frustration is finally visible to everyone.
Reached 100 supporters
January 8, 2017
113 Comments
I have been stopped here many times as I drive a bus for children who live in Mill Creek Estates. I have been forced to turn the bus around on more than 1 occasion . It can lead to being very late for route which can be detrimental to children waiting in poor climate condition.
I work at DSM and there are times when the train just sits on the tracks. It has always been bad there but now it is happening more frequently. Cars turn around and fly back down the road to take an alternate route when the trains are there. I have seen them stop when there are only a couple or cars left to pass the road and it's blocked.
I lived in Mill Creek for over 18 years. I just recently moved, and the train situation is one of the biggest reasons I moved. It got worse & worse as the years went on.
This is a real hazard and should be eliminated. CSX should be held accountable. Maybe pay fines for blockage and/or slow trains, like we have to paid if caught speeding or not parking properly.
the other day I saw 1 fire truck and a fire rescue vehicle a ambulance an a sheriff have to turn around an go up the hill and go all the way around by the city dump to get to mill creek . when the train finally passed I saw them all 1 block away an thought I hope it wasn't life threatening . if it was some one could have died .
My son has alot of health issues and the train blocking the road is ridiculous. There have been many times that an Ambulance or Fire Truck has had to go around due to this ongoing situation. It just happened last week.
This is a major problem!
I walk to work on first ave. And this train stopping in the middle of intersection has made me late several times. It really angers me they would run it during busy hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I have been stopped here many times as I drive a bus for children who live in Mill Creek Estates. I have been forced to turn the bus around on more than 1 occasion . It can lead to being very late for route which can be detrimental to children waiting in poor climate condition.