Who gets to park here?

Concrete parking barrier at the Bowen Island Public Library

Colour is an important signalling device for the public. Some colours have almost universal meanings. Red commonly signals danger or warning, but it also is the colour of passion and love.

But what about blue? In this case the blue-painted concrete barriers are used to mark the spots reserved for disabled library patrons. The message of blue-painted concrete is reinforced by a sign on the library wall.

And I'm happy to report that even while the balance of the parking lot is filled, I have only seen vehicles with disabled tags in these spots.