City of Surprise Opposes Rezoning for New BNSF Rail Yard

Arizona city votes to oppose BNSF logistics hub near Phoenix

Te conceptual design for the proposed BNSF Railway logistics hub planned for Wittmann, Ariz., outside Phoenix. The city of Surprise, Airz., BNSF SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Surprise City Council has unanimously approved a resolution opposing BNSF’s plans for a logistics hub in Wittman, Ariz. At its Tuesday, Oct. 7, meeting, the council approved a resolution saying it “cannot support the development … unless it proceeds in a manner that clearly priorit…

City of Surprise opposes rezoning for new BNSF rail yard

The BNSF rail yard would produce heavy traffic in already burdened areas and potentially impact water wells, the council's declaration says. More here.