Monday, September 21, 2015
City of London
Accessibility Signage and Awareness Campaign
The City of London is distributing official accessible parking signs with guidelines to businesses and high density residential properties at no cost as part of an accessible signage awareness campaign.
There are two goals to this initiative. One is to encourage businesses and property owners to add or increase accessible parking spaces for their customers and residents to access. The second is to educate the public that only vehicles displaying the designated permit for the use of the permit holder can park in these spaces.
“The London Chamber of Commerce is pleased to support this City initiative to provide accessible parking signs not only because we felt it was the right thing to do, but we believe it’s simply good business and good for business,” says Gerry Macartney, Chief Executive Officer, London Chamber of Commerce. “We know that the accessibility community contributes significantly to our local economy and any business which adds accessible parking will expand their customer base and improve their customer’s overall experience. The London Chamber of Commerce encourages its members to take advantage of this opportunity.”
“Providing accessible parking is good for London businesses and customers. The accessibility community supports proactive enforcement of the accessible spaces to ensure the spaces are available for those who need them,” said Annette Drost, Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement Services – Parking and Licensing. “Individuals who park in these spaces without a valid permit will be fined $375.00 and anyone found to be fraudulently using a permit can be fined up to $5,000.”
Businesses and property owners who would like to take advantage of this limited offer should contact the parking enforcement office at 519-661-4537 or email parkingenforcement@london.ca.The City will also assist with providing installation specifications and follow up inspections on site at no cost.
Photo opportunity available:
| | Where: | London Chamber of Commerce, 244 Pall Mall St, London | |
| When: | Tuesday, September 22 at 11am | | Who: | Annette Drost, Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement Services, City of London
London Chamber of Commerce Staff Team
Lorie Vandenakker, Member of the community
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Media Contact:
Annette Drost
Manager, Municipal Law Enforcement Services
Parking and Licensing
519-661-2500 ext 4991
adrost@london.ca
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