Quiet zones are needed

The quiet zone proposal is simply an attempt to enhance this beautiful place we call Whitefish. It's an attempt to reduce the noise pollution that has increased right along with our population.

It's not an effort to result in the demise of the railroad. We like the clickety-clack of the trains on the tracks, the sound of the engines entering the station, and the brakes when they come to a halt on the outskirts of town.

However, each and every train blows its warning signal four times at each of the three crossings surrounding Whitefish. This amounts to more than 500 horns being blown, some much longer and louder than others, in a 24-hour period.

With the railroad crossing guards down and all the bells and whistles working, the railroad should not be held accountable or liable if someone tries to dodge the more-than-adequate warning system currently in place.

Why not support a change for the better? Let's hope the railroad will assist. (From a 30-year resident of the "doughnut" and good neighbor of the railroad.)

Lou Penzi

Whitefish