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Trains at Utah railroad crossings to sound off more frequently
Railroad crossings are about to get more annoying.Driving the news: Freight train and commuter rail operators will now sound off their horns throughout the day at all grade crossings from Ogden to Provo — even areas that have been designated as quiet zones, the Utah Transit Authority and Union Pacific announced in a joint statement this week.What they're saying: "Union Pacific and Utah Transit Authority's compliance of horn sounding keeps people safe in areas where things like striping, signage, curbing and other enhanced safety measures by applicant cities do not meet FRA quiet zone standards," per the statement.Catch up quick: The measure by the Federal Railroad Association comes after the agency identified quiet zones that were not in compliance with safety guidelines. What's next: Once cities make the necessary fixes, the trains can re-adopt quiet zone rules.
Salt Lake median home price nears record high
Data: Redfin; Chart: Axios VisualsMedian home prices in the Salt Lake metro spiked again this summer, approaching 2022's record high costs.By the numbers: The median price reached $549,000 in July, the highest since peaking at $560,000 in May 2022, according to Redfin data.What we're watching: Whether falling mortgage rates tied to September's interest rate cut cause home prices to rise or fall.One one hand, lower rates could free up some of Utah's housing. Homeowners here have some of the lowest rates in the nation, with about three-quarters paying less than 4% for a 30-year fixed mortgage. If they upsize or...
Second ballot measure disqualified this year
Welcome to the Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:. Incumbent Henry Cuellar (D), Jay Furman (R), and Bailey Cole (L) are running in the general election in Texas’ 28th Congressional District. Second ballot measure disqualified this year.
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