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billonlogan
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Heard on the radio this morning...
Councillor Michael Walker is pushing for a ban on trucks from making rush-hour deliveries in the downtown core. That would ensure that trucks won't block lanes during the most congested periods on Toronto's streets. Those trucks that defy the ban would be fined. The restriction would include all streets bounded by Jarvis, Bloor, Spadina and the Lakeshore.
Walker's proposal is on the agenda for a 3-day city council meeting, which starts Tuesday.
I support the idea in principle, but enforcement is another issue. I know one delivery company that accepts tickets as cost of doing business downtown. Is towing a solution? Not all tow trucks are capable to tow some of those larger trucks. How about identifying the streets where the problem is most prevalent? I would include other streets outside this area such as StClair, Danforth, Eglinton.
I'm sure delivery companies are willing to make some adjustments, but a blanket restriction in such a small area does'nt make sense.
Councillor Michael Walker is pushing for a ban on trucks from making rush-hour deliveries in the downtown core. That would ensure that trucks won't block lanes during the most congested periods on Toronto's streets. Those trucks that defy the ban would be fined. The restriction would include all streets bounded by Jarvis, Bloor, Spadina and the Lakeshore.
Walker's proposal is on the agenda for a 3-day city council meeting, which starts Tuesday.
I support the idea in principle, but enforcement is another issue. I know one delivery company that accepts tickets as cost of doing business downtown. Is towing a solution? Not all tow trucks are capable to tow some of those larger trucks. How about identifying the streets where the problem is most prevalent? I would include other streets outside this area such as StClair, Danforth, Eglinton.
I'm sure delivery companies are willing to make some adjustments, but a blanket restriction in such a small area does'nt make sense.