Actually, the city tried very hard to get funding for that project. It is extremely expensive to build a railroad underpass. There is no way a city the size of Willoughby could fund it themselves. Federal funds are available for this type of project are subject to several conditions; unfortunately, the crossing on Erie Street did not meet those conditions. So no, they did not forget about it, they simply don't have the funds to pay for it.

They are always stopped by St Clair too.

That's only coal trains.

Everyone that lives north of the tracks knows what its like. The only access to north Willoughby is either Pelton or Erie - and both have the same train tracks...imagine what it was like a few years ago when the propane business had fires......

During rush hour it is the worst - always seems to be trains coming through - which then backs all the traffic going into downtown Willoughby - there were times we sat in front of the library 20 minutes because of the trains. Think about the fire and rescue squads also. We moved from the north end of Willoughby for this reason - the train tracks - and now with all the construction going on - its worse.

Sorry - too bad abut funding or what ever is expensive - but Willoughby you need to take a good look at this to fix - putting lives at risk isn't enough to meet conditions?????

To Bad! The trains were there before you crybaby yuppies were. I'm so sick of yuppies whining about everything. Thank you CSX for putting these yuppies in their place. And please continue to block the crossings. Also please keep blaring your airhorns in the middle of the night when your trains pass newer houses.

Did you also know that this area of crossings is deemed so unsafe and unreliable that W-E school buses are forbidden to cross them?

Yes, Train Wins, maybe the trains can block all of the available crossings when emergency vehicles are attempting to cross. Maybe the highway entrances will be blocked (yet again) and 91 will be backed up from Euclid Avenue to Vine Street and they will not be able to get around without making lengthy detours. Maybe you really need to get with the times. No one is trying to take away your dear trains, we just want some change!

I've lived in Willoughby for many years and there has been significantly more train traffic moving through the area compared to ten, twenty years ago. More trains + more cars and residents = a lot more headaches (until something is done).

You're not going to talk sense to The Train Wins, other Dave. Bitter, depressed folks aren't receptive to reason.

Even those who "lived their whole lives" in Willoughby. The railroad has been there since 1850. There are many ways for emergency vehicles to get around crossings and they know that. The problem is not the trains. It is more and more people moving into this area and building more housing developments. Which in turn means more highway traffic and more wear and tear on the roadways. Now let me ask you clueless people this. Which would you rather have? Trains passing on tracks that were there way before any of you were? Or trucks everywhere, on every street. Imagine the freeways if everything was hauled by trucks. So in closing I say this. Deal with it. Trains will always be there. Forever and ever. And like McDonald's says, I'm Loving It. Go CSX!!!

The train wins... get a clue. Really.

Sounds as if your grasping for straws after being torn apart.

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I agree....an over or underpass is needed.

They built a huge bridge over the tracks in Geneva, OH and there is hardly any traffic out there. When they reworked Erie and Lost Nation road, they should have included a bridge in those plans. I agree, this should have been included in the Road to Recovery Act. I can't see how this project could be denied since trains are rolling through every 15 min in a highly congested area. It seems like the whole Willoughby/Eastlake area would rather stop traffic than ease it. Busy areas like Beachwood and Mentor know how to let traffic pass through. Someone needs to take a page from their books.

A story appeared in the paper last week about the overpass, not only here but Beidler Rd and Erie St. Yes, there's federal funds available but there's not enough local funds to get this done. To quote the story: "...we just don't have the money...."
Bottom Line: We just have to live with it or go all the way down to Rt. 306 and fight through that traffic.

I dont mind the trains comng thru, my issue is when they stop for 30 minutes. People trying to get to work /home are delayed. I dont think they should be allowed to stop.

The stopped trains are a real problem. Last week I waited for over 30 minutes. Sometimes its just 10 mins so I continued to wait. I think its getting worse. I dont mind if the trains run, I have lived here over 40 yrs, its when they stop that it becomes an issue. Please do something about it soon.

There has been an increase in train traffic. I waited 45 minutes for a train. Needs to get fixed!

There needs to be a fine against the train company if the delay is more than 5 minutes. Keeping people waiting for 30 minutes or more is not right. This has been a problem for a lonnnnnng time.

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