TOOS Storytelling
The Trucks Off Our Streets Storytelling Project wants to hear how truck traffic is impacting your daily life. Your story matters. Share your experience through an interview and help shape powerful stories that uplift community voices and call for stronger protections.
Interview Highlights
“The Trucks Never Really Stop”
Near I-94, Danny says constant truck traffic brings noise, poor air, and sleepless nights, and real change means protecting residents, not just rerouting trucks.
Resident Danny C. Dolly, District 4
“It’s too much truck traffic, they’re ruining our residential streets.”
Resident of District 5After 20 years in Hope Village, she says truck traffic is harming sleep, streets, and public health, and that real change requires stricter enforcement.
“I often stay indoors when trucks pass to protect myself and my family.”
Resident Loretta, District 4
Loretta Powell, a longtime resident of East Canfield Village, is concerned about truck traffic, she mentions that it causes pollution and health risks in her neighborhood and wants stricter rules to protect residents.
“Too Many Trucks, Too Close to Home”
Up to 120 trucks a day once rumbled past Usef’s home in Southwest Detroit, bringing noise, pollution, and damage, and even now, he says real change will take stricter rules and cleaner trucks.
Resident Usef, District 6
“Air quality shouldn’t determine where people can live or breathe safely”
Resident Evan, District 2Evan, a Bagley resident, previously lived near heavy truck traffic that caused poor air quality and a severe asthma attack, leading him to move.
“The health and quality of life is declining”
Roslyn, A longtime resident of Detroit’s Warndale/Cody Rouge, is concerned about truck traffic, pollution, and health impacts like asthma. She wants stronger enforcement, better zoning, and more green space to protect residents and improve air quality.
Resident Roslyn, District 7
“Our Streets Were Never Built for Trucks”
Resident of District 6 After 55 years in Detroit, she says truck traffic from the Gordie Howe Bridge has brought noise, damage, and safety risks, and real change requires stronger enforcement and leaders who listen.
“We just want to enjoy our lives”
Resident Catherine of District 2Catherine, a Hope Village resident, says truck traffic is increasing dust, noise, and health issues in her neighborhood, now requiring her to use an inhaler.
“You don’t feel comfortable in your own home.”
Resident Jade, District 4
Jade, a Detroit East Village resident, is concerned about truck traffic causing noise, pollution, safety risks, and asthma-related health issues. She wants trucks kept off residential streets and redirected to designated routes.
The why
We want to help share Detroit residents’ experiences of living near heavy industrial truck traffic. By documenting their stories, I hope to help community voices reach decision-makers and strengthen efforts to create safer, healthier streets in Detroit.
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