The City of Moose Jaw is hosting another public information session regarding the Narrow Streets Pilot Parking Permit Program. 

The  test program was proposed last year for residents who live in areas of the city where, when vehicles are parked on both sides of the street, emergency vehicles aren't able to get past. 

"It involves Ninth Avenue Northwest, across to Laurier Street, south to Henleaze and then west on Caribou Street," reiterated Communications Manager Carol Reynolds-Wittman in regards to the pilot project locations.

The Pilot Parking Permit Program, which was tabled by council in June of 2016, involves parking being restricted to one side of the street, and only those with permits would be able to park on the street.

The program would allow each property owner to receive one permit free, with the option of purchasing a second for $25, and each subsequent permit for $50.

A similar information session for affected residents was held in September of 2015, but Reynolds-Wittman explained the previous council felt a follow-up would be necessary so any questions or concerns from affected residents could be heard.

October's municipal election played a role in delaying a second meeting, which is now scheduled for Thursday, February 2 at Saskatchewan Polytechnic's Macoun Lounge from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

"As of last June, they decided they would like us to go back to the public in the affected area and solicit some more feedback," said Reynolds-Wittman. Given the timelapse we understand there could have been a change in property owners..and residents in the affected areas."

She says that representatives from local emergency services will be at the session to discuss how the parking situation on narrow streets can impact their abilities to respond to critical situations. 

"We want to ensure we aren't reactive and implementing something after something tragic happens," Reynolds-Wittman explained. "We want to be proactive and get people thinking about some different ways we can alleviate difficulties of, say, fire trucks getting down these streets when there are vehicles parked on both sides."

To find out if you live in the pilot area, you can click here to find out.

According to a media release from the city, "property owners in the area will receive letters and surveys which can be mailed, dropped off or emailed to the Engineering department at City Hall. All residents in the area are invited to pick up a survey and complete it at the information session on February 2."