Projects: Light Rail

Introduction

Residents adjacent to the light rail line are experiencing increasing noise due to friction between wheels and tracks. The proposed addition of a second rail heightens existing concerns. It is imperative that prior to or concomitant with any double tracking of the light rail, MTA address existing noise and maintenance problems

Summary of Goals:

  • Continue to oppose light rail station in Ruxton or Riderwood
  • Work with MTA to resolve light rail issues
  • Insist on buffer design, installation and maintenance

Issues & Actions:

Issue #1: Light rail trains cause disturbance of neighboring properties and are a traffic hazard. Glaring lights of light rail trains, especially along Bellona Avenue between Ruxton Road bridge and Joppa Road bridge, interfere with driver vision

Action 1.1 [TC] Review plans to insure that sufficient landscape and sound buffers are designed

Action 1.2 [TC] Insist that MTA maintain light rail cars and tracks to reduce noise.

Action 1.3 [TC] Review MTA plans to determine that sufficient glare control has been designed for train lights.