Who We Are?
Our Goal
To organize local residents impacted by the problem of excessive vibration and noise at a grade-level crossing between Canadian National Railway (CN) and Metra’s Union Pacific-Northwest Line where two railroads intersect, just West of CN Crossing #260 515D at IL Route 59 (Hough St), Barrington, Illinois.
We are threatened by property damage, devaluation, and displacement. The group aims to protect our neighborhood, demand accountability, and push for regulatory or legal intervention.
Purpose and Mission
We are a grassroots group of Barrington, IL residents united to protect our homes, community, and environment from the destructive impacts of noise and ground-borne vibration from extremely heavy freight trains operations.
To truly solve the vibration problem where CN crosses Metra UP-NW, the real solutions are:
- A grade separation (flyover or underpass) —
the only complete solution. - Advanced vibration-mitigation track technologies —
most effective short-to-mid-term fix. - Operational changes (speed reduction, scheduling) — moderate impact, low cost.
- Regulatory pressure and coordinated studies —
required to force action.
- A grade separation (flyover or underpass) —
Who Can Sign This Petition?
You do not have to be a Barrington, IL resident to sign this petition. We are petitioning a federal agency, and any US citizen or permanent resident who is 18 years or older can sign. Please Help us today!
Online Petition
We have online petition at Change.org
Only with your support can we continue to help residents that fight injustice and give a voice to the community. Every contribution, however big or small, helps create more change!
Support Our Community for the Cost of One Cup of Coffee
For as little as $4.45 per month, the price of one Grande Cappuccino, you can help fund expert studies, legal advocacy, and community outreach. Make a monthly donation: https://gofund.me/11d410b02