Good Fences Make for More Privacy...

Nice to find a little place on-line to get more details about each station, along with a schedule. The local Orlando Sentinel has a small section on their website they've just opened up.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/sunrail/

Much Todo About a Fence

In other news, a local homeowner has a little problem with the Sunrail double decked train. Apparently the train is tall enough to see over a 8 foot privacy fence, and they're worried that they're losing their privacy.

http://www.wftv.com/news/news/local/sanford-residents-upset-say-sunrail-invading-their/nfc32/

Now, fences may give the illusion of privacy but most people know that fences don't provide 100% privacy. If you want to live in an exclusive 'your-eyes-only' resort, then your going to need to move to a private island, or at least your own compound in Ocala. I'm sympathetic that they didn't know the full height of the train, but I find the sudden outrage a bit late to the party. These trains have been tested almost nightly and daily for almost 6 months now, so feigning outrage at two weeks until opening day is a bit much.


There is simply no guarantee of privacy when you purchase a property, and the fact that there are railroad tracks directly behind your house is something you might want to think about before buying.


"Our privacy is being invaded by this train and I need to call Channel 9."

The constructed fence was obviously done without Sunrail in mind. With that said, there are a few things that can be done to make everyone happy. These trains aren't going anywhere, so we need to find a compromise.

• Add an addition to the fence. 

• This could be financed by Sunrail, or the HOA of the local subdivision.A taller fence, or just a small addition to the old fence with a privacy screen would solve the whole issue

• Add light shields to any direct light sources
• A secondary expense that may not be needed if step one solves it.

• Add Fence along Sunail Corridor
• A bit expensive, and undoubtedly not in the budget. 

There's no need for a hyperbolic argument, or any sort of public relations nightmare. A little courtesy, and respect for the homeowners plight would go a long way to show that Sunrail isn't a giant corporation bent on crushing everything before it.