Federal Railroad Administration FRA Horn Rule Flowchart for creating a quiet zone List of current U.S. quiet zones Portland Westside Rail quiet zones

In November, the city passed a bond measure that included funds to develop what they called a “railroad safety zone,” or a Quiet Zone. From about 1984 to 1994, Salem had a “quiet zone.” Trains that ran on the main north south line through Salem were not required to sound their horn prior to every...

Public Works presentation of “Railroad Crossing Safety Improvement Projects.” (Large pdf file)

City Council votes to begin development of Union Pacific rail line Quiet Zone in 2010

Voters approve a bond measure which includes $1.1 million for “Railroad Safety Improvements”