Transport truck drives down Toronto’s busiest running path
A Sysco truck was seen driving down Toronto's MGT on Friday
Last week a Sysco transport truck was filmed driving down Toronto’s Martin Goodman Trail, a path that’s reserved for cyclists and foot traffic. The truck thankfully only drove on the path for about two minutes and no one was hurt, but a transport truck hurdling toward you mid-run is never ideal.
This incident comes after Toronto has made huge effort in 2020 to make the city’s green space more accessible. The improvements include closing 57 kilometres of roads for runners, cyclists and walkers every weekend. One of the main closures is a long stretch of Lakeshore Avenue, the street that the Sysco truck pulled off of.
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A transport truck was spotted driving down a cyclist path in Toronto that definitely isn't meant for cars – ? @wardFORpeople #Toronto #bikeTO pic.twitter.com/ZeghZOF1LE
— blogTO (@blogTO) August 17, 2020
The truck reportedly was trying to get to the Sunnyside Pavillion, where he stopped to unload. According to The Daily Hive, the driver said other vehicles were blocking the entrance through a parking lot, so he opted for the trail instead.
While the MGT runs directly parallel to Lakeshore Avenue, it’s not for vehicles. The Sysco truck made a really dangerous choice, but unfortunately, this certainly isn’t the first time that a vehicle has turned off of Lakeshore and onto the path.
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Other spots to run in Toronto
If the MGT is a little busy for you, there are tons of other spots to go for a run in the city. Head over to the Don Valley trail system, which will pop you out at Riverdale Park if you’re looking for a dirt track and some hill intervals. If you’re on the west side of town, High Park is partly closed to cars and has both soft and road surfaces where runners can work out. Finally, if you’re in north Toronto, the Beltline offers some of the best running in the city.
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