Residents’ frustration over an increase in tractor-trailer trucks causing congestion and safety issues in Hartford’s residential and commercial corridors is being tackled by the Hartford City Council.

The Planning, Economic Development and Housing Committee is working toward a solution by exploring ways to create designated tractor-trailer parking areas — but it’s not as simple as it sounds.

There is currently no designated area in Hartford where a tractor-tractor can legally park without being in the act of loading and unloading for more than three hours, according to a resolution proposed by the city council.

An increase in the trucks parking on residential streets has made them “more congested and dangerous,” particularly in Hartford’s North End, the resolution states.

The common council passed a resolution on March 14 calling for the creation of designated tractor-trailer parking areas.

Parking, street congestion and safer roadways is an issue the city has worked to address through traffic calming measures and creating more identifiable parking areas, the resolution states.

Aimee Chambers, Hartford’s director of planning, told committee members at a recent meeting that the city doesn’t own property of a suitable size or location that is available.

Chambers said lots in the city’s portfolio are small and in residential areas. She said in areas where the city is working on development, using that property for a parking lot could complicate the costs of developing down the line because of pollutants.

She said it may be more feasible to partner with a private entity using a lot during the day that is free at night.

In the ongoing discussions, committee members also spoke about raising fines for those who park beyond the limit, the challenges of providing security at the lot and possibly charging truck owners for the service.

Councilwoman Shirley Surgeon said she spoke with a truck driver in her area who said the current fine of $125 for parking beyond the time limit on the street is “no big deal.”

Surgeon floated the idea of doubling the fine to $250. She also said truck drivers are concerned about thefts if they park a truck overnight, and so security would have to be a concern, which raises questions of who would man it, and who would pay for it.

“They have to pay toward this cost. It’s something that can’t be given to them for free,” Surgeon said.

Committee Chairman James B. Sanchez said they should consider not just tractor-trailer trucks but also “large commercial vehicles,” overall.

Surgeon said she would like to see a solution by December because the trucks interfere with snow removal.

Councilwoman Marilyn E. Rossetti called on the committee to “think out of the box.” She said the trucks “wreak havoc” in neighborhoods.

“It’s dangerous coming around a corner, it’s dangerous for kids,” Rossetti said.

Councilman Nick Lebron said putting too many limitations on trucks could affect businesses, which could result in higher prices for the consumers.

“Let’s take the time,” Lebron urged. “As we know, our tractor-trailer industry is what makes America go.”