Whistle cessation is the process of removing the routine use of train horns at specific railway crossings. While this can reduce noise for nearby residents, it can only happen once the required safety standards are in place.

The Town has been working through planning, detailed design, and coordination with Metrolinx to ensure the required crossing upgrades meet all regulatory requirements.

Work will be completed in two phases:

Phase 1: Hoover Park Drive railway crossing upgrades
Phase 2: Reeves Way Boulevard railway crossing upgrades

Construction work includes sidewalk reconstruction, installation of pedestrian maze barriers, pavement markings, signage, and road approach improvements. Full-time inspection services will be in place throughout construction to ensure compliance and quality.

1. Improve safety at railway crossings for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.
2. Upgrade infrastructure to meet current rail safety and accessibility standards.
3. Enable whistle cessation at the Hoover Park Drive and Reeves Way Boulevard railway crossings.
4. Reduce routine train horn noise for nearby residents once all requirements are met.

The Town will share updates as the whistle cessation review progresses. Residents are encouraged to follow this project page for information about timelines, reports, Council updates, and future opportunities to provide feedback.

Community feedback may help the Town better understand local impacts, including noise concerns, crossing activity, and resident experiences near railway crossings.