Identifying Solutions with the Federal Railroad Administration
When we’re in a hurry and need to get somewhere, it can be frustrating if we’re stopped by a train. They need to do their jobs and we need to do ours. However, the Federal Railroad Administration or FRA has established a new, dedicated webpage at www.fra.dot.gov/blockedcrossings. This will allow the public and all law enforcement to notify and report of any blocked highway-rail crossings within Harrisville City. Just to clarify, blocked crossings are when the flow of traffic (whether this be motor vehicle or a pedestrian) is impeded due to a stopped train. This could time frame can vary.
FRA would like to identify possible solutions with the community as to how this situation can be better. There are some safety risks associated with blocked crossings and particularly where trains obstruct roadway and pedestrian movement for long periods of time. Blocked crossings can have a noxious effect on quality of life such as making people late for work, late for school, appointments and adding to roadway congestion. According to the Harrisville City Webpage, “There are approximately 130,000 public highway/rail grade crossings in the United States.”
The FRA is asking the public to use their website to report specific information about blocked crossings. This needs to include the date, time, location and duration. The total time to fill out the report is about 3 minutes. FRA will then use the information they acquire to have a complete picture of the situation. Then, the information will further go onto stakeholders, who will use it to accommodate local solutions.
Community Garden Plots
Don’t have a garden in your yard? That’s ok! There are applications now being accepted for the community garden plots. These plots are 8x8’ raised beds located on the east side of the city offices. There is no cost but application must be done in person at the Harrisville City offices during regular business hours. Jennie Knight can further assist you at 801-782-4100 ext. 1000
Get ready for Baseball and softball!
Baseball and softball sign-ups are for both boys and girls in grades K-9. Sign-ups will run March 1st-31st and will be available online at www.cityofharrisville.com
If you have any questions please contact Bryan Fife at bfife@cityofharrisville.com
News about the Transfer Station
A new booth has been added at the entry of the transfer station (located at 867 Wilson Lane, Ogden) which will allow loads of 500 lbs. or less to pay $10.00 cash and by-pass the scale house. Did you know the transfer station sells mulch, compost, and colored wood chips for all your landscaping needs? All wood products have been recycled from your own green waste. If you’d like to check the website for further information, including prices go to http://www.webercountyutah.gov/ You may also call 801-399-8360
Don’t forget that winter parking is ongoing from November 1st until April 1st. Please keep your parked cars off city streets between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 9 a.m. This continues to help our public works department do their job of clearing the roads in the winter storms and keeping the city safe. Remember, home owners are responsible for keeping snow from sidewalks in front of their homes and private driveways.
C.E.R.T. Training
Community Emergency Response Team Basic Training Class will be held February 20th-March 12th @ the Roy Fire Station 5051 South 1900 West from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Cost is $35 which includes a hard hat, gloves, safety glasses and mask. To register please go to http://www.webercountyutah.gov/sheriff/homeland/cert_reg.php
Or you can call 801-940-6717
