November 11th, 2008
Dept. of Funny Signs: Lawn Chair Parking
Posted by Dylan Reid
I saw this “official graffiti” stencil on Queen West just east of University, in preparation for the annual Santa Claus Parade this weekend. I think it’s the first time I’ve seen a parking sign for pedestrians. It certainly looks official, although I guess it could be for publicity.
I love the lawn chair icon.
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Comments
Oh great. Now that its designated some asshat will insist on parking their motor cage on it.
Comment by geoffrey
November 11, 2008 @ 12:05 pm
Willing to bet it’s sidewalk grafitti. Could see designated wheelchair — but not at that narrow location.
Comment by Grace
November 11, 2008 @ 1:32 pm
I saw this last night and thought it was really clever, and definitely a clever way to remind people that it’s this weekend (I had forgotten.)
Comment by Kevin Bracken
November 11, 2008 @ 1:37 pm
What about parking for young people’s
wheelchairs and scooters?
Comment by Torontonian
November 11, 2008 @ 4:45 pm
According the Santa Claus Parade website, the wheelchair accessible area will be at Berczy Park on Front Street.
Comment by Michael Greco
November 11, 2008 @ 8:45 pm
Clever idea, but it seems like more marketing to me than anything else. After all, the markings are in close proximity to the Eaton Centre and retailers are really looking for holiday spending this year. As much as I like a good parade, the cynic in me worries that this only encourages others to spray their own ads and promotions onto the sidewalk, something I loathe seeing.
Comment by Matt
November 12, 2008 @ 9:25 am
Spotted these on Yonge St. several blocks down from Queen.
Comment by Diane
November 12, 2008 @ 10:16 am
Very clever, no doubt some idiot will park there.
Comment by Slotvent
February 1, 2009 @ 2:35 pm