Wellington Bike Parking

[MikeyG]

Does anyone have a map of motorbike parks round wellington they can post?

Also where is the closest bike park to the Backbencher?

Cheers, Mike

[nudemetalz]

Hiya Mikey,

I'm working on getting a Wellington bike park map to post on here (I work for WCC Roading).

The Backbencher? Where's that?

[Grub]

Also where is the closest bike park to the Backbencher?
Cheers, Mike

In Kate Shepard Place. You have to enter via Molesworth St (one way going uphill). Backbencher is on the corner of Kate Shepard and Molesworth. There's a bike park halfway along on the left. (I think)

Brett

[Clockwork]

In Kate Shepard Place. You have to enter via Molesworth St (one way going uphill). Backbencher is on the corner of Kate Shepard and Molesworth. There's a bike park halfway along on the left. (I think)

Brett

Definately one on Atikin st, One block north of Kate Sheppard.

[jumma]

And where oh where did the bike park outside Courtenay Central go? That's right, they turned it into a bus stop.

[Steam]

And where oh where did the bike park outside Courtenay Central go? That's right, they turned it into a bus stop.

Yeah, that really pissed me off. That was a very convenient wee park, just outside the movies.

Me and my brother rode to the movies last week, and HEY, where did it go??

[MikeyG]

Thanks guys. Couldn't find one in Kate Sheppard but there is definately one in Aitken St.

Whoever owns the gixxer thou parked there has a hell of a nice bike

[deeknow]

I'm working on getting a Wellington bike park map to post on here (I work for WCC Roading).

Seeing as you work for WCC, I wonder if you can you tell me what it is about NZ city councils that makes them think its not on that we park on the footpath? Go to any number of decent sized cities overseas and you see they tolerate bikes on footpaths. WTF is the deal?

[Ms Piggy]

Seeing as you work for WCC, I wonder if you can you tell me what it is about NZ city councils that makes them think its not on that we park on the footpath? Go to any number of decent sized cities overseas and you see they tolerate bikes on footpaths. WTF is the deal?

I've never had any problems when parking on the footpath in Wellington. Where are you parking???

[nudemetalz]

I guess they feel it's obstructive. I'll find out.

[jumma]

Seeing as you work for WCC, I wonder if you can you tell me what it is about NZ city councils that makes them think its not on that we park on the footpath? Go to any number of decent sized cities overseas and you see they tolerate bikes on footpaths. WTF is the deal?

I'm on the footpath everyday outside my work, although I probably get away with it as it is really wide and I park under a tree, so people generally wouldn't walk there anyway. Not good when the birds have had too much to eat though:sick:

[Grub]

Speaking of WCC ... there was a big push by KBers about 8 months ago when the WCC were considereing charging bikes $8/day for parking.

They backed down real quick when flooded with emails from bikers pointing out that would make fuel-efficient, space-saving bikes pay the same for all day parking as cars.

Brett

[Ms Piggy]

Speaking of WCC ... there was a big push by KBers about 8 months ago when the WCC were considereing charging bikes $8/day for parking.

They backed down real quick when flooded with emails from bikers pointing out that would make fuel-efficient, space-saving bikes pay the same for all day parking as cars.

Brett

Yeah I got replies from a few of the City Councilors (sp?), I don't think it ever would have got though but, a good exercise in voicing your opinion. :)

[Steam]

The mayor voted to charge us for parking our bikes. Remember that when it comes to your voting time.
Kerry Prendergast = Anti-biker.

[davereid]

If I had to pay the same as a car, then I guess I might as well fill up an entire carpark, not just 1/5th of one....

[Grub]

If I had to pay the same as a car, then I guess I might as well fill up an entire carpark, not just 1/5th of one....

Did you hear the story of what happened in Masterton yonks ago when the local cop started ticketing bikes for parking in between cars (back when you were allowed to do that and there were no bike parking areas).

One morning the good folks of Masterton arrived in town to find every single meter space occupied by a motorbike, all paid up and smack in the middle of the parking space.

I wish I'd been there :rockon:

Brett

[Steam]

Did you hear the story of what happened in Masterton yonks ago ... One morning the good folks of Masterton arrived in town to find every single meter space occupied by a motorbike, all paid up and smack in the middle of the parking space.

"Apparently" it also happened in central Auckland in about 1975, but nobody seems to know for sure. It's not impossible I guess, people were way more organised when it came to protests back then.

[Drum]

I park in a side street off Courtney Place during the day, where there are those funny paved footpaths - no kerb between the road and footpath so hard to tell when one ends and the other begins.

I always park out of the way - dont block the footpath or anything - in behind a park bench or phone booth. I have been parking there for almost 2 years and got my first 'warning notice' yesterday. Have the parking wardens changed their attitude lately?

[bistard]

With Regards to Kerry Prendegast being anti motorcycles,her husband Rex Nichols is a biker,he owns a BMW R1150,so whats up with that!!
Not that Rex would be parking in town I suppose

[Hailwood]

But he only rides it when Kerry says its ok!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bistard]

yes,good point!!

[Steam]

I have been parking there for almost 2 years and got my first 'warning notice' yesterday. Have the parking wardens changed their attitude lately?

Seems like it, they have been warning people all over the city. Wonder how long before they start ticketing?

[XP@]

Aparently parking a bike on the footpath causes additional wear on the paving...

Whilst on the subject where is we go to ask for a new park?
And what justification is needed to get one?

[snipa84]

Seeing as you work for WCC, I wonder if you can you tell me what it is about NZ city councils that makes them think its not on that we park on the footpath? Go to any number of decent sized cities overseas and you see they tolerate bikes on footpaths. WTF is the deal?
Does Land Transport NZ actually say anything about parking on footpaths, or is it a council thing? In Melbourne, Vicroads (our RTA equivalent) has a guide for properly parking on the footpath which applies statewide, and most shopping centres etc have no issue with it. Is it actually illegal in Wellington, and is it enforced? What is the general attitude to doing it at places such as shopping malls? I'm moving to Wellington in early Jan and I'd hate to give up one of the best things about owning a bike :) I assume the bike parking is not metered?

Oh - hi and stuff. Will introduce myself more effectively when I'm in NZ :)

[jumma]

Much like Drum, I park on the paving in/around Courtenay Place. Haven't had any interest from parking wardens yet, no warnings to speak of.
My only scare came when I saw a bit of paper stuck to it flapping about, only to find it was a flyer for the Toy Run.
Can see it from my store so would go out and confront any Parkwise crackhead trying to ticket me.