July 8, 2002

His Worship Michael D. Hurst
Mayor of the City of Windsor
The Corporation of the City of Windsor
350 City Hall Square West, Box 1607
Windsor, Ontario   N9A 7S1

Dear Mayor Hurst:

The Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce is writing to voice its concerns regarding the motion tabled on Monday, June 24, 2002 related to a proposed ban of transport trucks traveling on University Avenue, Wyandotte Street, College Avenue and Tecumseh Road.

Businesses that are located within Windsor proper should be able to rely upon the timely receipt and delivery of shipments of goods that are integral to their business. They should have the flexibility to ship and receive goods utilizing any and all available truck routes possible. 

Also, banning local truck traffic within city boundaries would disrupt production at just-in-time manufacturers, jeopardizing operations, cost competitiveness, and in the long term, creating potential job and revenue loss to our community.

While we sympathize with those affected, the Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce cannot support this motion.

Sincerely,

Michael Robinson
Chairman of the Board

cc:      All Members of City Council
          Clerk of the City of Windsor