We, the undersigned, are members and supporters of the Gurdwara Sahib, also known as the Penticton Sikh Temple, located on 3290 South Main Street, Penticton V2A 5J6.
We are deeply concerned about the recent installation of dug-in trench planter boxes and extensive cement work that now Stretches from the main gate to a secondary gate. These changes have blocked vehicle access to one of the temple's gates and removed space that was previously used by vehicles and early-morning visitors. A newly placed bus stop directly across from the secondary gate has further added to the congestion and inaccessibility.
This area is essential for vehicles to enter and exit the Gurdwara Sahib safely, especially in the early morning when visitors arrive for daily prayers before the temple gates are opened. The removal of waiting areas and vehicle access has created significant safety issues and inconvenienced worshippers.
We also note that no other place of worship or nearby business has been affected in this way, and we feel this treatment is unfair and marginalizing to our community. The changes were made without proper consultation, and the impact has been disruptive and deeply concerning.
We respectfully request the City to:
1. Remove the trench planter boxes and cement structures that are blocking and restricting access to the Gurdwara Sahib.
2. Restore the area in front of the temple to its previous, open and accessible condition.
3. Relocate the bus stop away from the temple gates to improve safety and reduce congestion.
4. Provide designated parking or waiting spaces directly across from the temple to allow congregants to safely wait during early morning hours before the gates are opened.
We urge the City to take immediate action to restore safe, fair, and respectful access to this important place of worship.
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
August 28, 2025
124 Comments
The city is doing something wrong by blocking the entrance to the gurdwara. I am deeply upset and saddened by how the city is ignoring the needs of the Sikh population by changing the environment without care. This is an unfair situation that causes an unsafe and ridiculous situation for the people who visit the gurdwara.
Remove bikelanes in front of Gurdwara sahib we asked this before construction but we were not heard. Our Sangat is having lots of safety and accessibility issues with this unfair design.
Unsafe entry and no street parking. Bus stop needs some attention, needs to locate to a different location. Elderly people face a lot of difficulty.
When I was coming out of our temple, I saw an ambulance on South Main that was unable to pass because a vehicle in front of it had no space to pull over. The road is very narrow, with bike lanes and pavements taking up most of the space, leaving no room for vehicles to move aside. This creates a serious safety concern and needs to be addressed.
Remove bike lanes in front of Pentictonsikhtemple ‘ it’s dangerous to turn into ours place of worship.we didn’t get any street parking to waits for Gurdwara sahib gates to open for morning prayers
This is a tragedy and should not be happening! Unacceptable behaviour
The City has done an extremely unfair action by blocking the entry into the Gurdwara sahib, not leaving street parking for early morning Sangat waiting for prayers for gates to open when other places on the street have been not discriminated in this manner. It will be appropriate for the City to remove these bikelanes blocking entry into the Gurdwara sahib and making it unsafe for worshippers.
Sign Petition
We never post to your account. Social sign-in is used only to verify your signature.
Add a comment?
Your signature will be added via . Tell others why you're signing — it's optional.
By signing, you accept our Terms and Privacy Policy and agree to occasional emails about petitions. Unsubscribe anytime.
Share Petition
Don't stop at signing, share the petition link with friends to multiply our impact
Copy link or share directly
We, the undersigned, are members and supporters of the Gurdwara Sahib, also known as the Penticton Sikh Temple, located on 3290 South Main Street, Penticton V2A 5J6.
We are deeply concerned about the recent installation of dug-in trench planter boxes and extensive cement work that now Stretches from the main gate to a secondary gate. These changes have blocked vehicle access to one of the temple's gates and removed space that was previously used by vehicles and early-morning visitors. A newly placed bus stop directly across from the secondary gate has further added to the congestion and inaccessibility.
This area is essential for vehicles to enter and exit the Gurdwara Sahib safely, especially in the early morning when visitors arrive for daily prayers before the temple gates are opened. The removal of waiting areas and vehicle access has created significant safety issues and inconvenienced worshippers.
We also note that no other place of worship or nearby business has been affected in this way, and we feel this treatment is unfair and marginalizing to our community. The changes were made without proper consultation, and the impact has been disruptive and deeply concerning.
We respectfully request the City to:
1. Remove the trench planter boxes and cement structures that are blocking and restricting access to the Gurdwara Sahib.
2. Restore the area in front of the temple to its previous, open and accessible condition.
3. Relocate the bus stop away from the temple gates to improve safety and reduce congestion.
4. Provide designated parking or waiting spaces directly across from the temple to allow congregants to safely wait during early morning hours before the gates are opened.
We urge the City to take immediate action to restore safe, fair, and respectful access to this important place of worship.
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
August 28, 2025
124 Comments
Please remove unfair bike lanes in front of Penticton Sikh Temple. Very unsafe to enter and no street parking for morning prayers. Why are trees planted, bus stop moved and S entry to block all the Temple gates?
The city is doing something wrong by blocking the entrance to the gurdwara. I am deeply upset and saddened by how the city is ignoring the needs of the Sikh population by changing the environment without care. This is an unfair situation that causes an unsafe and ridiculous situation for the people who visit the gurdwara.
Remove bikelanes in front of Gurdwara sahib we asked this before construction but we were not heard. Our Sangat is having lots of safety and accessibility issues with this unfair design.
Unsafe entry and no street parking. Bus stop needs some attention, needs to locate to a different location. Elderly people face a lot of difficulty.
When I was coming out of our temple, I saw an ambulance on South Main that was unable to pass because a vehicle in front of it had no space to pull over. The road is very narrow, with bike lanes and pavements taking up most of the space, leaving no room for vehicles to move aside. This creates a serious safety concern and needs to be addressed.
Remove bike lanes in front of Pentictonsikhtemple ‘ it’s dangerous to turn into ours place of worship.we didn’t get any street parking to waits for Gurdwara sahib gates to open for morning prayers
This is a tragedy and should not be happening! Unacceptable behaviour
The City has done an extremely unfair action by blocking the entry into the Gurdwara sahib, not leaving street parking for early morning Sangat waiting for prayers for gates to open when other places on the street have been not discriminated in this manner. It will be appropriate for the City to remove these bikelanes blocking entry into the Gurdwara sahib and making it unsafe for worshippers.
Help this petition grow
Share it with friends to help reach 500 signatures.
Sign Petition
We never post to your account. Social sign-in is used only to verify your signature.
Add a comment?
Your signature will be added via .
Tell others why you're signing — it's optional.
Signing with Google or Facebook verifies your signature instantly — no email needed.
By signing, you accept our Terms and Privacy Policy and agree to occasional emails about petitions. Unsubscribe anytime.
Share Petition
Don't stop at signing, share the petition link with friends to multiply our impact
Petitions like this
Other petitions you might want to support
Scan to share
Anyone who scans this can sign the petition.
Please remove unfair bike lanes in front of Penticton Sikh Temple. Very unsafe to enter and no street parking for morning prayers. Why are trees planted, bus stop moved and S entry to block all the Temple gates?