Regina resident frustrated by months-long wait for accessible parking

A Regina man says he's still waiting for an approved accessible parking zone outside his home, months after applying. Wayne Mantyka reports.

Regina’s Jerome Stang has a mobility issue that makes it difficult to get to his car. He says a lack on street parking in front of his home has made the situation even more challenging.

“I’ve had several surgeries. I’ve had implants done,” Stang said. “There are days I can walk and days I can’t.”

Last November he applied to have an accessible parking sign placed in front of his home. It was approved, but months later he’s still waiting for the sign to be installed by the city.

“I’d just like to know why they don’t want to help me out. I had a sign put up at my previous address. It took them two days and no questions. Now [for this sign] we’re talking over 200 days, and no sign.”

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In a written statement, the City of Regina said it prioritizes accessible parking signage requests, and begins installations once the construction season starts at the end of April.

Stang, who says he has now waited roughly 250 days, believes requests for accessible parking signs should receive higher priority so residents with mobility challenges can access their vehicles safely and more easily.

The city did not provide a sign installation date.