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Stop Gas Trucks Going Up Residential City Streets

Stop Gas Trucks Going Up Residential City Streets

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Started by Anonymous 18 years ago
On Aug 19, 2008 I stood in front of Downsview Public School to count the number of fuel tanker trucks that passed by me from 930am-400pm (when children would be attending classes). I counted 53 tanker trucks and videotaped two that went through red lights. I witnessed drivers talking on cell phones, going through paper work or eating. Along with tankers I was also interested in the number of transport trucks passing and began counting them as well. Starting at 9:45am until 4:00 pm, 170 transport trucks passed me, I didn

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Sarah Walsh
18 years ago Featured

This is so dangerous for the kids. My son goes to this school and I worry every single day. 53 trucks is way too many for a side street.

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Mike Abadi
18 years ago Featured

Totally ridiculous. Those drivers think they own the road and ignoring red lights is just asking for a tragedy. Keep them on the highway where they belong.