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Council approves start of process to limit heavy-truck tonnage on East Seventh and South Reed streets after resident complaints
Summary
Following testimony about diesel exhaust, noise and health concerns near schools, the council approved initiating a tonnage-limitation process for East Seventh Street and South Reed Street; council members urged enforcement and further steps.
The Los Angeles City Council voted to begin the process of restricting heavy-truck traffic on East Seventh Street and South Reed Street after residents described diesel exhaust, noise and health problems near homes and schools. Council members noted the measures are an initial step and further hearings and studies will follow.
Residents said diesel trucks use the local streets as a shortcut to the 5 Freeway, producing dust, noise and emissions close to three nearby schools and daycare centers. Ezekiel Perez, a…
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