Parking attendants new bibs
As part of the wider Safer Spaces project, Revive Knysna has provided the town’s official parking attendants with colourful new bibs.
Several of the 50-strong team of Red Bib parking attendants formally received their new ‘uniforms’ at a gathering at the Knysna Log Inn on 4th September from facilitator Cheryl Britz of the Community Police Forum assisted by Ricardo Kamfer of Law Enforcement & members of the Revive Knysna team.
Bright red & easily recognisable, each bib bears the attendant’s name & the distinctive Safer Spaces logo so members of the public can be assured that they are officially registered with Municipal Law Enforcement after having been screened by the SAPS.
Cheryl stressed the important role these men & women play in creating a friendly, safe environment for residents & visitors alike. She also reminded them that they should do their utmost to be on duty from 9am-4pm each day & not to solicit tips from motorists.
As there is free street parking throughout Knysna, it’s important to note that only those wearing the new bibs are approved & permitted to accept tips
& that residents should not patronise unauthorised illegal car guards. In addition to assisting with parking & vehicle guarding, official attendants play a key role in community safety by acting as eyes & ears for law enforcement agencies.
Revive Knysna’s co-founder Gail Sofianos added:
“The parking attendants programme is viewed as a job creation scheme. If the public support them & not the illegal car guards, we are able to empower & uplift these dedicated individuals.”