Stop trucks from using this "no trucks" street as a shortcut

The situation continues and further, this street (Sumach/Cherry) is turning into a major thoroughfare because drivers are choosing to make it one. This is a major pedestrian artery on a residential street with nearly no commercial activity. It connects 5 parks right on the street, 2 more major parks just off it, 3 elementary schools, a seniors residence, an aquatic centre, playing fields, ice rink, YMCA, Distillery District, and now down to Bidaasige and Cherry Beach. Yes, vehicle access needs to be maintained, but allowing this street to turn into a thoroughfare is not ok. This needs to be discouraged with raised crossings and other treatments that allow access, but make it clear that this is a place where motor vehicles should only be using it for final access, not as a shortcut to Lakeshore Ave (or worse, the cement plants).

This issue is widespread. We also live on a small, residential street where trucks are not permitted. However, in the day there is a steady stream of construction vehicles, tow trucks (racing to King St. at precisely 4pm), tractor trailers and other large vehicles. There are a number of solutions that can be put in place: - a modified curb radius, forcing trucks and cars to slow down - greater enforcement as a deterrent for large vehicles - traffic calming measures on residential streets For those who have lost loved ones to large trucks, my condolences.

A truck tried to overtake me on my bike on this stretch of street December 11th. I was riding at a good speed southbound and the truck drove into the northbound bike lane and blasted his horn and tried to get around me even though there wasn't enough room. I feared for my life. I avoid River because the sides street is usually less busy with large vehicles, and Doug Ford doesn't want bikes on major streets. Signs do no good without enforcement. Police are too busy on construction sites. We need a solution before someone is killed or injured.

we need the traffic lights at Sumach & Shuter st. and Dundas St. and Sumach changed from 15 seconds to 20 seconds

I just watched a cement truck turn down here, presumably to go to the cement plant on Cherry. They are a particular menace because they frequently drive aggressively and dump bits of their load all over the road. Cherry is becoming a real mess.

Trucks are one thing but the crosswalk light here needs to be automatic with the main traffic light.