Now that the owners of the Nickel Plate Rail Line (including Fishers) have decided to transform it to a trail from downtown Noblesville south to 96th Street, one question people around Fishers have asked is this – how long will the stop signs on the roadways crossing the rail line remain?

Jason Meyer, a member of the Fishers Board of Works and Public Safety, asked that question of city Engineering Director Jeff Hill, and the answer is no, at least for now.  Hill told board members Monday afternoon that City Attorney Chris Greisl recommends keeping the stop signs as is until there is action by the Surface Transportation Board.  Once the Rail Banking process is further along, the city will look into removing those signs.

In the meantime, motorists will be expected to make a complete stop at each rail crossing stop sign.

In other board of works news, the fire department will buy a new ambulance to be placed at Station 94, located at Cumberland Road and 106th Street.  The new vehicle will cost $197,982.