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Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Quiet Zone moves a step forward
Vermilion City Council voted to close Perry Street which was a requirement under state law to get assistance from the Ohio Railway Commission in implementing a Quiet Zone. By closing Perry St Council allowed for state funding to help establish the "Quiet Zone" from Adams St through Vermilion rd. The river community would benefit from the inclusion of Vermilion rd in a horn free district. Trains traveling on the north set of tracks sound their horns over the Vermilion River tressel which can be heard a good distance up and down the river valley. There are many steps and hurdles to overcome before the zone can be implemented Vermilion City Council took the first and possibly the most important last night.