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Resident tells council repeated nighttime semis are running through Gosling Street; asks HPD for enforcement and signage
Summary
Resident James Douglas told the Hammond City Council he has recorded repeated lines of semis going through Gosling Street at night, said non‑emergency calls produced limited police follow‑up, and asked the council to update signage and enforcement to protect residential streets and infrastructure.
James Douglas, a Gosling Street resident, told the Hammond City Council he recorded multiple semis traveling on Gosling Street at night starting around Memorial Day and said non‑emergency calls and an officer visit did not stop the traffic.
“On June 17, I started taking videos with my phone with these semis,” Douglas said, describing five semis in a 17‑minute span. He said he called the non‑emergency number on June 11 and again on June 23 and that an officer came but appeared more interested in taking his information than reviewing video evidence.
Why it matters: Douglas said the trucks are using residential streets at night, raising concerns about noise, road damage and safety. He also noted enforcement barriers: residents who block trucks risk citations, while truck operators appear to avoid penalties.
Details raised: Douglas said most trucks bear company names he recorded, though some displayed only a Chicago flag or city flag; he asked for stronger signage and stricter enforcement, saying Gosling currently has only two “no truck” signs. He also suggested the city reassess fines and cited disparity between penalties for residents and the apparent lack of enforcement for trucks.
Action status: public comment only. Douglas offered to show his photos and videos to officials after the meeting. Council members did not announce an immediate enforcement action at the meeting but earlier council guidance and past comments referenced taking truck routing and signage under review.
Ending: Douglas asked the council to review signage, enforcement practices and potential ordinance or signage updates to prevent heavy trucks from using residential streets at night.
