auckland city parking

[erik]

I've been thinking about getting a bike for a while, but I haven't had the cash. But I'm working this summer, and next year I'll be starting at Auckland University of Technology, and I need to figure out how I'm going to get there. If I can use a bike to get in to town, it'd be a good excuse to get one. Basically what I'm wondering about is the parking. In St Paul street, I've seen designated motorcycle parking, but it falls between "pay and display" parking signs. Does that mean it applies to bikes as well? If so, where do you display a ticket on the bike? Is there anywhere that I can find out what the rules are about parking in Auckland city? I tried looking on the Auckland city council website with no luck.

TIA
Erik

[Andrew]

Dude, don't think for a second that you have to pay for parking your bike at AUT. You'll notice where all the bikes are parked outside the engineering building that there is a designated motorcycle park. Its free and there is usually a space.

Likewise I park my bike under the building, but thats kind of a secret so you'll have to figure that one out for yourself!!!

After about 6 months of catching the bus into town I'd had enough and bought myself a motorbike. Its a lot cheaper, a lot quicker, and a lot easier. My advice, get yourself a bike over the Summer - you won't regret it!!!

[bikerboy]

I go into the city almost exclusively on my bike. I just park anywhere except on foot paths, keep the bike perpendicular to curb at begining or end of row. Never had a ticket and once asked the "metermaids" about it, the reply was no tickets unless blocking access, footpath or inconsiderate parking.:)

[SPman]

Originally posted by bikerboy
I go into the city almost exclusively on my bike. I just park anywhere except on foot paths, keep the bike perpendicular to curb at begining or end of row. Never had a ticket and once asked the "metermaids" about it, the reply was no tickets unless blocking access, footpath or inconsiderate parking.:)

If I cann't find a convenient spot on the kerb, I just park on the footpath - as long as you don't block access, the wardens don't seem to mind!

[MikeL]

Outside the City Library in Lorne St is a good place, but better still is the Aotea Carpark - it's free, under cover, and under surveillance.

[erik]

Thank you guys all for your advice/encouragement, it was really helpful.

Andrew, I've seen somone riding out of under the ws building, so I think I know what you're talking about.

MikeL, do you mean the big underground Aotea Carpark? I'll have to check it out, it might be good as it's close to AUT.

[MikeL]

Originally posted by erik

MikeL, do you mean the big underground Aotea Carpark? I'll have to check it out, it might be good as it's close to AUT.

Yes. I work in Federal Street and although there's a dedicated motorcycle park at the end of the street, I preferred to use the Aotea carpark. I don't any more because I now have a space in my own building car park.

[Marmoot]

Just remember to bring a good chain and chain the bastard to a good post! Enough with these missing bikes. Don't let those lowlife scums (not you, scumdog) get a living off stealing other's pride and joy.

[erik]

Hey Andrew (and anyone else that cares to comment),

This may sound like a dumb question, but I'm the kind of person that has a tendency to worry about things.

What do you do with your gear (jacket, pants, and helmet) when you get to AUT? Are there lockers, or do you carry it, or do you just wear it?

Oh, and MikeL, do you just sneak past the barriers at the Aotea carpark? I went and had a look on sunday and it looks like you could. But if it's under surveillance, wouldn't they see you sneaking in and out?


I went and got my helmet, jacket, pants and gloves (already got leather boots that will do) yesterday, and my licence is booked for the 20th of december, so I just have to wait and save money for a bike :) .

[Andrew]

Erik, I put my all my gear into a locker in the engineering building. When you see a vacant locker you just go and claim it with a padlock or whatvever you wish to use.

You'll need to be quick though as these lockers are generally get full within the first week of classes, so you'll want to get one ASAP.
Oh and btw they don't cost a cent to use, but at the same time AUT don't take any responsibility if they get broken into.

[MikeL]

No need to sneak. Parking for bikes is free - there's a special reserved area just by the entrance.

[erik]

Andrew and MikeL,

Thanks, that's more good news. I can't wait to get a bike...:)

[Dave]

Thanks, that's more good news. I can't wait to get a bike...
Maybe you could get an R1 Or GSXR600 and chuck it down the road!:) :) :) :) :)

[MikeL]

Originally posted by Dave
Maybe you could get an R1 Or GSXR600 and chuck it down the road!:) :) :) :) :)

German language lesson #69

Today's word is "Schadenfreude" [pron: "shahdenfroydeh"]:
Malicious pleasure in someone else's misfortune.

:D

[marty]

Originally posted by Dave
Maybe you could get an R1 Or GSXR600 and chuck it down the road!:) :) :) :) :)

double ouch....

[aff-man]

HaHaHa (not to be mean or anything)
As to erik i go to MIT and while bike parking is free around the building the locker situation really sux. So i end up carrying my gear around. Which is not as bad as some people think. As to parking tickets i have parket in some rather perculiar places but as long as you bike doesn't hinder pedestrians i don't think there is a problem.

[750Y]

Originally posted by Dave
Maybe you could get an R1 Or GSXR600 and chuck it down the road!:) :) :) :) :)

they're a bit harder to hold onto than a pocket bike 8-)

[Kwaka-Kid]

ouhh, dave goes for the low blow! shite man do you have too many friends or something? :)

anyways i actually have a question myself... when you go into those parking places I.e underground aotea one, Civic parking area thingy, u all know what i mean.. and u go up to the big arm and pull out the ticket, then ride in and park..   are you meant to pay that on the way out? every one ive ever been in ive just been like, meh, look a gap the perfect size for my little 400 to fit thru alongside the big arm.  So yeah just wanting to get rid of that guilty feeling that maybe oneday my bike will b towed or something coz rego on camera? im sure it is meant to be like that and bikes are free right? everywhere?

[twistymover]

Originally posted by MikeL
I don't any more because I now have a space in my own building car park.

Is there room for us to park in your building carpark too?

[MikeL]

Nice try. :D

One little problem with my car park: there's a chain with padlock on both entrance and exit. To stop unauthorized parking the chain is put across between 9 and 4. Those who are authorized have a key. The exit chain is at the bottom of a steep, narrow ramp. No problem for car drivers: put on the handbrake, get out, remove the chain, drive off. Once I left early and forgot about the chain until I was halfway down the ramp. :o :Oops: :o :argh:

KK, the Civic car park is definitely free for bikes. You don't take a ticket, just ride round the barrier arm, leave the bike in the special reserved area, and at the exit ride round the barrier arm again. I can't comment on other car parks e.g. Wilsons - may well be different.