New Bill Aims To Reduce Train Noise Near City Schools
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Elected officials are proposing legislation that would regulate noise from trains near city public schools.
The "Peaceful Learning Act" is aimed at creating a quieter environment for learning.
New Bill Aims To Reduce Train Noise Near City Schools
U.S. Rep. Joe Crowley and other lawmakers were joined by parents at a press conference in Queens outside P.S. 85, where classrooms sit about 20 feet from the N and Q subway lines. The trains run by on elevated tracks near the Astoria school 26 times per hour -- nearly 200 times per school day, 1010 WINS' Glenn Schuck reported.
During the 10 minute press conference Monday, Crowley was interrupted several times by noise from the trains.
"Now imagine you're in a classroom trying to teach children to solve a difficult math problem and right when you're at the high moment the roar of a train comes by," Crowley said.
"It is impossible for them to learn and follow the lesson plan," state Sen. Michael Gianaris said. "We're paying so much money on schooling our kids, let's make sure they have the facilities and the peace and quiet they need to succeed."
The bill would bring in federal money to build sound barriers at schools.
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