The city of Savannah, Georgia, is running a two-week experiment by banning trucks from one its busiest commercial roads.
The ban, which took effect on Sunday, September 25th, restricts commercial trucks from traveling on Bay Street from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Local politicians say they are experimenting with the truck ban to see if it improves traffic congestion in downtown Savannah.
City councilman Van Johnson said safety concerns were also a factor. “It’s a very dangerous situation with trucks flowing through there and the sounds they make, I just think we have to try some unique things,” he said.
ABC affiliate WJCL-22 spoke to a local store owner who believes the truck ban is a good idea. Cindy Carroll, of Golden Realm Jewelry, told reporters that she “likes the idea of not having trucks on the busy road,” but would prefer if the ban occurred during the day.
“I think they should have done it during the day when the traffic is a lot busier down through here,” she added.
The truck ban will last until October 9th. If the experiment proves successful, the city may implement the truck ban on a more permanent basis.
