What?
16th June 2003, 06:16
I recently sent a letter to the mayor of Tauranga voicing my opinion on a few issues surrounding roading and parking, although the council were not seeking submissions at the time. One point I made was the hassle it used to be for bike riders to pay tolls on the harbour bridge, and suggested the the new Route K toll road should be toll free for bikes. I also made mention of how bike-friendly Tauranga is with plentiful bike-only parking in the cbd, and that I felt they should be promoting the use of bikes to reduce congestion.
Last week, front page of the local rag, a large article about Route K and issues arouund tolling. The council have decided to let bikes (pushies ans motor) use the road toll free. The legislation permitting tolling this road does not specify exemptions for bikes**.
The message here is: If you've got something to say, say it. Somebody might be listening.
** Now for a laugh - I have read the act of parliament which allows the new Route K to be tolled. In it is a list of exemptions from the toll, such as the gov. general, buses, ambo's, fire engines and constables on duty. The key word is constables - any member of the police farce ranked higher than constable has to pay.:rockon:
Last week, front page of the local rag, a large article about Route K and issues arouund tolling. The council have decided to let bikes (pushies ans motor) use the road toll free. The legislation permitting tolling this road does not specify exemptions for bikes**.
The message here is: If you've got something to say, say it. Somebody might be listening.
** Now for a laugh - I have read the act of parliament which allows the new Route K to be tolled. In it is a list of exemptions from the toll, such as the gov. general, buses, ambo's, fire engines and constables on duty. The key word is constables - any member of the police farce ranked higher than constable has to pay.:rockon: