(January 3, 2011) The City of Frisco has completed the process to
establish a railroad ‘quiet zone,’ which will take effect at five railroad
crossings in the city beginning Wednesday, January 5. The ‘quiet zone’
designation means train engineers will no longer sound a train’s horn when
approaching the following street-level crossings, except in the case of an
emergency:
• Southbound Dallas Parkway
• Northbound Dallas Parkway
• Frisco Square Boulevard
• Main Street
• All Stars Avenue
“Some of Frisco’s neighborhoods developed around rail lines that have been
operating for decades,” said Brian Moen, Assistant Director of Engineering
Services/Transportation. “Unless a crossing is designated as a ‘quiet
zone,’ federal law requires train engineers to sound the horn 15 to 20
seconds prior to reaching a crossing. The ‘quiet zone’ designation will
stop most of the unwanted train noise for these residents.”
The City of Frisco has been working since 2007 with the help of Burlington
Northern Santa Fe Railroad (BNSF) to make intersection improvements and
upgrades at the railroad crossings that would meet the Federal Railroad
Administration’s (FRA) Train Horn Rule design and certification
requirements. To meet FRA standards, the city had to make sure each
crossing had certain supplemental safety measures in place including
gates, flashing lights and median barriers.
“Once the quiet zone is in effect, motorists still need to follow the
same safety rules they have always followed at railroad crossings,” said
Moen. “Trains are approaching these crossings when the gates are down
even though the horns can no longer be heard. You should never attempt to
go around or under an active railroad gate.”
In addition, warning signs indicating there is no train horn will be
installed on January 4 before the ‘quiet zone’ takes effect. Train
engineers may still sound the horn to provide warning to animals, vehicle
operators, trespassers or crews on other trains in an emergency situation.
During the first few weeks of the quiet zone, it is possible that
residents will occasionally hear the train horn sounded at these
crossings. It can take time for all of the train engineers to receive
information that a quiet zone has been established. If residents continue
to hear the horn after the first few weeks, they can notify the City of
Frisco Engineering Department at 972-292-5400.
Courtesy of City of Frisco
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Monday, January 3, 2011
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Football!! Football!!! Football!!!
“Are you ready for some football?!!!”
As a valued subscriber to the City of Frisco News and Information service, the City of Frisco, Hunt Sports Group and the Southland Conference would like to offer you this exclusive presale opportunity! Purchase your tickets to the NCAA Division I Football Championship before tickets go on sale to the general public on September 13. This championship game will be held Friday, January 7 at 6 p.m. at Pizza Hut Park. To take advantage of the exclusive presale offer, please enter the link below in your brower.
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Source:City of Frisco
As a valued subscriber to the City of Frisco News and Information service, the City of Frisco, Hunt Sports Group and the Southland Conference would like to offer you this exclusive presale opportunity! Purchase your tickets to the NCAA Division I Football Championship before tickets go on sale to the general public on September 13. This championship game will be held Friday, January 7 at 6 p.m. at Pizza Hut Park. To take advantage of the exclusive presale offer, please enter the link below in your brower.
http://tinyurl.com/D1FBchamp-Presale
Source:City of Frisco
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Down Payment Assistance Programs for 1st Time Homebuyers buying in Frisco
The Housing Trust Fund offers two Down Payment Assistance Programs designed to help low and moderate income families who work in the city limits of Frisco also purchase a home in the City of Frisco.
Program #1: The Frisco Down Payment Assistance Program
(targeted to families working in the city limits of Frisco)
Families with at least one adult working full-time in Frisco for at least 6 months can be assisted in purchasing a home in Frisco.
The program provides forgivable loans of up to $10,000 to qualified homebuyers for the purpose of down payment and closing cost assistance. The homebuyers is required to pay 50% of the closing costs.
Eligible households must be first time homebuyers (with some exceptions)
Income and purchase price limits vary by family size. Household income for a family of four (4) cannot exceed $53,200 in order to be eligible for the program (see the DPA Brochure for more details)
The Down Payment Assistance Program can be used with other First Time Homebuyer Programs to help make homeownership possible for almost everyone.
Program #2: The Frisco Targeted Down Payment Assistance Program
(targeted to City of Frisco and Frisco ISD employees)
Families with at least one adult working full-time FOR the City of Frisco or Frisco ISD for at least 6 months can be assisted in purchasing a home in Frisco.
The program provides forgivable loans of up to $5,000 to qualified homebuyers for the purpose of down payment and closing cost assistance.
Eligible households must be first time homebuyers (with some exceptions).
Income and purchase price limits vary by family size. Household income for a family of 1 or 2 cannot exceed $66,500 and 3 or more cannot exceed $76,475 in order to be eligible for the program (see the TDPA brochure for more details).
The Down Payment Assistance Program can be used with other First Time Homebuyer Programs to help make homeownership possible for almost everyone.
Source:city of Frisco Texas
Program #1: The Frisco Down Payment Assistance Program
(targeted to families working in the city limits of Frisco)
Families with at least one adult working full-time in Frisco for at least 6 months can be assisted in purchasing a home in Frisco.
The program provides forgivable loans of up to $10,000 to qualified homebuyers for the purpose of down payment and closing cost assistance. The homebuyers is required to pay 50% of the closing costs.
Eligible households must be first time homebuyers (with some exceptions)
Income and purchase price limits vary by family size. Household income for a family of four (4) cannot exceed $53,200 in order to be eligible for the program (see the DPA Brochure for more details)
The Down Payment Assistance Program can be used with other First Time Homebuyer Programs to help make homeownership possible for almost everyone.
Program #2: The Frisco Targeted Down Payment Assistance Program
(targeted to City of Frisco and Frisco ISD employees)
Families with at least one adult working full-time FOR the City of Frisco or Frisco ISD for at least 6 months can be assisted in purchasing a home in Frisco.
The program provides forgivable loans of up to $5,000 to qualified homebuyers for the purpose of down payment and closing cost assistance.
Eligible households must be first time homebuyers (with some exceptions).
Income and purchase price limits vary by family size. Household income for a family of 1 or 2 cannot exceed $66,500 and 3 or more cannot exceed $76,475 in order to be eligible for the program (see the TDPA brochure for more details).
The Down Payment Assistance Program can be used with other First Time Homebuyer Programs to help make homeownership possible for almost everyone.
Source:city of Frisco Texas
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