City truck by-law delayed
A plan to keep heavy truck traffic off of Dawson Road has been delayed.
The by-law would ban trucks longer than 15.2 metres from travelling on Dawson Road. The idea was supported Monday night at city council by two deputations and a petition with over 1,500 signatures.
Nikos Mantis for Citizens for Safety on Dawson Road said banning transports would increase safety, be good for the city’s economy and improve quality of life for residents in the area.
“This (truck traffic) is seriously unsafe and its put our children at risk,” Mantis said.
While council did receive a report Monday on the issue, councillors wanted more information about everything from ticketing to enforcement of the proposed by-law.
“We obviously don’t have the information we need” McIntyre Coun. Trevor Giertuga said.
In the meantime, mayor Keith Hobbs asked if police could increase traffic enforcement in the area.
“I can ensure you that the enforcement is ongoing” said Thunder Bay Police Service deputy chief Andy Hay. A new report will come to council before December.
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