We, the undersigned, petition the Union Pacific Railroad Company & the Burlington Northern Railroad Company to remedy the noise pollution problem caused by the damaging sound levels of the train horn when passing through the eight (8) private, at-grade railroad crossings located from Castle Rock to Sedalia and alongside State Road 85 (Sante Fe) in Douglas County, Colorado.
As residents living near these crossings, the noise caused by the train whistles at all hours of the day and night is negatively impacting our right to the quiet enjoyment of our home; creating an environment that is detrimental to both health and well-being. Our children cannot get the appropriate rest and sleep they need for their growth and development because of the persistent train whistles throughout the night.
It has been well documented and researched to the benefits of a full night sleep and the harms that lack of sleep can cause the human body and mind. Sleep deprivation can impair one’s mind and body; impairing judgment, and causing more accidents and illness. During sleep and rest the body fights infection, illness and other ailments and regenerates the mind. Therefore, places of healing like hospitals, elderly care centers, safe houses, churches and most importantly one’s own private home needs to have an environment that is conducive to restful sleep to help people heal from their ailments and illness. The frequency and the hours of the night that the whistle blows create a negative environment for sleep, healing, working and the overall quality of life.
And last, but not least, the invasive train whistles have created an undue financial burden by reducing the property values of our homes.
The exhaustion of these sleepless nights is taking a toll on all of us but we are getting closer to five hundred signatures. Please take a moment to send this link to a neighbor tonight so we can finally force them to listen.
Reached 100 supporters
October 3, 2009
6 Comments
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Anonymous
9 months ago
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I’m a disabled veteran. This noise pollution affects my quality of life very much
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Charles Holmes
11 years ago
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Having grown up in Tuscola, IL, one of the busiest train locations in the Midwest, I can say that the noise from the tracks near my home in CPV are the worst I have encountered. In examining the line there is no need for these horns to be sounded as there are no public intersections or areas where cars or people would interact with the train.
I am happy to participate in any functions that will help to make the run near our home a quiet zone or to help move the trains to the track further to the south.
The noise levels are unacceptable and are unneeded in the mile+ run in front of Castle Pines Village.
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Dave Osei
16 years ago
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RIDICULOUS that they keep blastin those horns when nothings even on the tracks. Cut it out!!
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Jennifer Lyons
16 years ago
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Lived here ten years and its only getting louder. Cant even watch tv without pausing it when the train goes by.
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Mike Young
16 years ago
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The noise is absolutely brutal at 3am. It wakes up my whole family every single night. Tired of being exhausted all the time.
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Sarah Khan
16 years ago
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My kids end up crying because the train horn is so loud it shakes the windows. something has to change.
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We, the undersigned, petition the Union Pacific Railroad Company & the Burlington Northern Railroad Company to remedy the noise pollution problem caused by the damaging sound levels of the train horn when passing through the eight (8) private, at-grade railroad crossings located from Castle Rock to Sedalia and alongside State Road 85 (Sante Fe) in Douglas County, Colorado.
As residents living near these crossings, the noise caused by the train whistles at all hours of the day and night is negatively impacting our right to the quiet enjoyment of our home; creating an environment that is detrimental to both health and well-being. Our children cannot get the appropriate rest and sleep they need for their growth and development because of the persistent train whistles throughout the night.
It has been well documented and researched to the benefits of a full night sleep and the harms that lack of sleep can cause the human body and mind. Sleep deprivation can impair one’s mind and body; impairing judgment, and causing more accidents and illness. During sleep and rest the body fights infection, illness and other ailments and regenerates the mind. Therefore, places of healing like hospitals, elderly care centers, safe houses, churches and most importantly one’s own private home needs to have an environment that is conducive to restful sleep to help people heal from their ailments and illness. The frequency and the hours of the night that the whistle blows create a negative environment for sleep, healing, working and the overall quality of life.
And last, but not least, the invasive train whistles have created an undue financial burden by reducing the property values of our homes.
The exhaustion of these sleepless nights is taking a toll on all of us but we are getting closer to five hundred signatures. Please take a moment to send this link to a neighbor tonight so we can finally force them to listen.
Reached 100 supporters
October 3, 2009
6 Comments
A
Anonymous
9 months ago
Featured
I’m a disabled veteran. This noise pollution affects my quality of life very much
C
Charles Holmes
11 years ago
Featured
Having grown up in Tuscola, IL, one of the busiest train locations in the Midwest, I can say that the noise from the tracks near my home in CPV are the worst I have encountered. In examining the line there is no need for these horns to be sounded as there are no public intersections or areas where cars or people would interact with the train.
I am happy to participate in any functions that will help to make the run near our home a quiet zone or to help move the trains to the track further to the south.
The noise levels are unacceptable and are unneeded in the mile+ run in front of Castle Pines Village.
D
Dave Osei
16 years ago
Featured
RIDICULOUS that they keep blastin those horns when nothings even on the tracks. Cut it out!!
J
Jennifer Lyons
16 years ago
Featured
Lived here ten years and its only getting louder. Cant even watch tv without pausing it when the train goes by.
M
Mike Young
16 years ago
Featured
The noise is absolutely brutal at 3am. It wakes up my whole family every single night. Tired of being exhausted all the time.
S
Sarah Khan
16 years ago
Featured
My kids end up crying because the train horn is so loud it shakes the windows. something has to change.
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I’m a disabled veteran. This noise pollution affects my quality of life very much