Silence the train noise for our residents

Recently all of the Tamarisk trees were removed from each side of the train tracks adjacent to our property which has drastically altered the environment. We now have an obscene increase in the volume of train noise as well as unsightly views of the freeway and the train at all times of the day and night. With the removal of the trees the wind now blows sand and exhaust particulates unimpeded in our direction. The air quality has been negatively impacted. We also believe that our property values have been adversely diminished. We are petitioning the City and/or the Union Pacific Railroad to take responsibility to mitigate this problem that one or the other has created. High sound deadening walls have been erected in various communities throughout California where such problems have been created by altering the environment. It is the responsibility of the party or parties who altered the environment to immediately take corrective action. We appreciate your prompt action.