Improving Truck Traffic Safety
- Mar 29
- 2 min read
Updates on New Signage, Enforcement, and Resident Reporting
Residents in the Dickenson Road, Glancaster Road, and Book Road area have raised ongoing concerns about heavy truck traffic, shortcutting, and evening activity on local roads. Councillor Mark Tadeson has been actively working with City Transportation staff and Hamilton Police to understand the issues, improve signage, and support better compliance with the City’s Truck Route By-law.
In response to resident feedback City staff have completed a review and are implementing several targeted signage upgrades at key decision points. These improvements are intended to reduce shortcutting and provide clearer direction to truck drivers.
New Truck Route Signage Coming to the Area
City staff have confirmed the following signage installations:
1. Aeropark Blvd & Dickenson Road West
A new “No Heavy Truck” sign will be installed on the northwest corner of the intersection.
This is intended to prevent Amazon‑related traffic from routing through Dickenson Road.
(Image reference from staff plan: “Aeropark Blvd Signage Plan”)
2. Highway 6 at Book Road
To improve visibility and compliance, staff will install:
Oversized “Truck Route” and “No Heavy Trucks” signs with directional tabs on both approaches
Oversized “No Heavy Trucks” signs on both sides of Book Road
(Image reference from staff plan: “Highway 6 & Book Road Signage Layout”)
These larger signs help ensure commercial drivers are aware of the designated route network before turning into local roads.
3. Ambitious Court at Twenty Road East
A “Truck Route” sign with a right‑turn directional tab will be installed.
This will guide truck operators toward appropriate arterial roads rather than into residential areas.
(Image reference from staff plan: “Ambitious Court Signage Diagram”)
Why These Changes Are Important
The City’s Truck Route Master Plan uses a hybrid approach:
Permissive signs show where trucks are allowed.
Restrictive signs show where trucks are not allowed.
The newly added oversized signs at Highway 6 and Book Road, combined with the new restrictions at Aeropark Blvd, are designed to:
Reduce shortcutting through neighbourhood streets
Improve compliance with the Truck Route By-law
Support safer conditions for residents and road users
Provide clear direction to transport operators
Your Reports Matter
Several residents shared concern that their reports were “not doing anything.” In fact, resident submissions are crucial to enforcement planning.
Reports help the City and Hamilton Police:
Track patterns of non-compliance
Identify specific times of day when violations occur
Prioritize enforcement in problem areas
Build the evidence needed to justify targeted monitoring
Councillor Tadeson’s office has confirmed that these reports are being reviewed and used to guide decisions.
How to Report a Truck Route Violation
If you observe trucks using prohibited roads, you can report violations through:
Hamilton Police Non-Emergency Line
📞 905‑546‑4925
(Helpful when you have details like license plate or company name.)
Truck Violation Reporting Tool
This tool sends information directly to enforcement teams.
For aggressive driving (with a license plate):
📞 905‑546‑1768
Thank You to Residents
Councillor Tadeson extends his thanks to residents who continue to report issues and share detailed observations. Your involvement directly supports improvements like the new signage now being installed.
If you have questions about these changes or need assistance:
📞 905‑546‑2110
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