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

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