Laura and Kyle Deaver’s Fight Against BNSF’s Expansion
How a peaceful neighborhood battles against industrial encroachment
Living in the Shadow of Progress: Wittmann Residents Oppose BNSF Development
A Dream Life in Wittmann Sean described life in Wittmann as something out of a Western movie. “You know, this is what people think about when they think about Arizona,” he noted. “Dirt road, cactus, coyotes, cows running through… you get to escape to this every day.” For those who work in the city, Wittmann … Read more
BNSF Railway Project and Its Impact on Wittmann
What is the BNSF Railway Project? BNSF Railway plans to build a massive intermodal hub near Wittmann, AZ. This facility would serve as a transfer point for shipping containers moving between trains and trucks. While BNSF claims the project will boost the economy, the costs to our community could be devastating. Why Wittmann? BNSF has … Read more
What Barstow Can Teach Wittmann: The Hidden Costs of a BNSF Railway Hub
The proposed BNSF Railway intermodal hub in Wittmann may seem like a distant concern, but for the residents of Barstow, California, the realities of living near a major rail facility are all too familiar. Barstow, home to one of BNSF’s largest rail yards, has experienced firsthand the environmental, health, and social costs of such a … Read more
