Penticton liquor store rep speaks out as city mulls closing driveway
- Penticton City Council will vote on June 24 about closing vehicle access to Gables Liquor Store's parking lot due to safety concerns related to the bike lane.
- A cyclist was hit by a driver exiting the property in February 2025, raising safety issues that led to the proposed closure.
- Raj Singh, owner of Gables Liquor Store, expressed his displeasure, stating that the closure would impact his business 'immensely.'
- City staff recommend the closure despite opposition from local businesses and suggest potential improvements to the parking lot layout.
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PACA wants to have more driveways removed along the bike lane: staff report
The Penticton Cycling Association—also known as PACA—has called for more driveway removals along the Martin Street bike lane. This may explain the sudden push to close access to both a private parking lot and the Gables Liquor Store. City council…
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