Martin County Approves Train-Horn Quiet Zones at First Three Crossings, Including Dixie Highway in Hobe Sound
By Staff Reporter
November 10, 2026
Martin County will begin creating quiet zones along the FEC rail line, a year after commissioners unanimously turned the idea down, WPTV reported.
Commissioners voted 3-2 on Tuesday, Nov. 10. A first motion would have covered all 27 railroad crossings in the county, but the version that passed is narrower: work will start with three crossings.
The first three crossings
- County Line Road, Jensen Beach
- Skyline Drive, Jensen Beach
- Dixie Highway in Hobe Sound, near Mariner Sands
WPTV did not report a cost or a timeline for the work.
Safety vs. quality of life
Opponents focused on safety, while supporters framed the issue as quality of life. “The horn all day and all night,” said Doug Farley, a quiet zone supporter.
Already in place nearby
Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens recently set up their own quiet zones, and St. Lucie County has one covering three crossings in the southern part of the county.