How long does it take to implement a Quiet Zone?

The soonest that a city-funded Quiet Zone can realistically be implemented is 18 months, according to the Federal Railroad Administration.

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1. What is a Quiet Zone?
2. Will I still hear train horns if Quiet Zones are implemented?
3. What if inclement weather or power outages cause equipment not to work?
4. Why do trains sound horns?
5. Can constant exposure to high decibel noise poses possible health risks?
6. How can a Quiet Zone INCREASE safety at a crossing?
7. Can a Quiet Zone increase property value?
8. Are any crossings under review for closure?
9. What is the pattern for sounding the locomotive horn?
10. How long does it take to implement a Quiet Zone?
11. Which crossings are under review for Quiet Zones?
12. How can I get involved?