Voice of the people: Allen Pepper
KCS makes case for closing of Southside railroad crossings The Dispatch’s recent editorial, “Time for railroad to do the right thing,” was misleading in saying
Our view: Time for railroad to do the right thing
Back in August officials from the Mississippi Department of Transportation, Kansas City Southern Railway and the Columbus City Council held a public hearing to discuss a proposal to close six Southside railroad crossing while adding safety upgrades to other crossings.
Councilmen want railroad crossings addressed
In August, officials from Kansas City Southern Railway and the Mississippi Department of Transportation fielded a number of responses from concerned citizens at a public hearing regarding the condition of 12 railroad crossings in south Columbus.
Our view: When no decision is the best decision
It appears as though the Columbus City Council will not take up the matter of a proposal to close six railroad crossings on the city’s Southside, although city leaders insist the idea could emerge again, perhaps as soon as next year.
City officials: Railroad closures likely shelved
It is unlikely that Columbus councilmen will consider a proposal to close railroad crossings on Southside this year, but options remain on the table and the situation may be re-addressed in 2014.
Voice of the People: Helen Pridmore
Stop making excuses Things I learned from the town meeting regarding the railroad crossing closures: Safety is very important to Kansas City Southern and to
A good night for the city of Columbus
City officials and MDOT and railroad officials held at public meeting Thursday to listen to citizens’ views on the proposal to close six Southside railroad crossings while adding safety devices at the remaining six crossings a between First Street and 22nd Street.
They got an earful, too.
Railroad hearing sparks lively debate
The possibility of railroad crossing closures had South Columbus residents talking once again Thursday during a public hearing at the municipal complex.
This time, they had the opportunity to voice their concerns to representatives from Kansas City Southern Railway, the Mississippi Department of Transportation and city officials.
Voice of the People: Joe Boggess
A case for the closing of some railroad closings There has been a great deal of confusion and lack of details regarding the proposed road
MDOT, railroad officials to speak at hearing
Residents who may be affected by six permanent closings of railroad crossings in south Columbus can gather more information during a public hearing Thursday.
Voice of the people: Elder Sanders Weatherby Jr.
Railroad crossing closings In regards to the recent proposal made by the city council to close certain railroad street crossing on the south side of
Southside residents oppose plan to close rail crossings
Two weeks before a scheduled public hearing on the matter, some Columbus residents are already voicing their opposition to the possible closing of six railroad closing on the city’s south side.