Quiet zones need to be approved by local governments. According to a TPO analysis, of the 50 crossings, Melbourne has jurisdiction for 18 of them and Brevard County has jurisdiction for 12.

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To get the quiet zone, each crossing needs to meet certain safety standards, like flashing lights and gate arms. Davenport has 14 public and private crossings in the project area.

To establish a quiet zone, a city must first implement measures to “mitigate the increased risk caused by the absence of a horn,” according to federal regulations.

To get the quiet zone, each crossing needs to meet certain safety standards, like flashing lights and gate arms. Davenport has 14 public and private crossings in the project area.