AUT: New motorcycle parking

[90s]

MODS - can you pls make this a sticky? thanks

Update: 2017
Following the demolition of the WL St Paul Wilson car park the AUT replacement is WO Wakefield St Wilson car park. Students will find several motorbike parks throughout the different levels. Further information and updates can be found at the link below:

https://www.facebook.com/AutMotorbikeParkingCoordinator

Please all follow the rules and do not park outside of the clearly marked motorbike area. There is other public parking available if full - ie. outside WT building.

There is also marked motorbike parking at other campuses.

AUT staff should contact the AUT motorbike coord. (see the facebook page/ motorbike@aut.ac.nz) to enquire about WY. WY parking requires card access.

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After much negotiation AUT has created a fantastic new facility for motorcycle parking for staff and students. The ground floor of the Wilson parking on St Paul St is now dedicated to Motorbikes (as marked out). AUT staff and students can use this facility free - just ride in and out. This represents a significant investment of the University, and feedback to pass onto them to show that this is appreciated and used will be important in keeping this open long-term.

In the meanwhile the review of parking outside the WF Business building is coming towards it end. It may be some parking is retained here although all may be relocated to the Wilson.

Until further notice if you do park at WF pls follow the regs below - but pls start the transition to using the secure, undercover St Pauls Wilson park. My thanks to all of you who inputted into the discussion as these have formed an important part of the process.

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The long-term bike parking solution for the City Campus is now Wilson on St Paul as above. For any bikes and scooters are still using the space outside the business school building until further notice keeping this in order is crucial. Currently common sense rules are in place - do NOT:

- park here if you can use St Pauls Wilson free
- ride across the pedestrian area of the cafe front
- park obsructing the main glass entrance-way and fire-access station
- park obstructing clear access to the benched area for pedestrians
- box other bikes in
- park on the pevement area obstructing the way around the building and getting us a bad rep

DO

- use the Wilson on St Pauls
- park neatly along the 'back wall' area in one neat line
- park well to the right side (from road) of the larger area away from the benches
- be considerate to other uses
- tell people to self-police this system
- find alterate parking - ie. the Civic, the Library, St Paul st, if the area is packed

I am giving tickets out to bikes that contravene these rules, and taking photos of the offenders and keeping a log.
I am also putting every so often a reminder of these principles to the bikes parked.

I need you all to spread news of the new facility to other AUT riders.

Finally if any one else swears at me for advising on sensible parking practices this will no longer be tolerated. Thanks for most of your patience and help.

[breakaway]

Sweet! I thought we were always allowed to park in the Wilson?

Secondly, I think the people you need to worry about the most are the scooter riders. They don't seem to give two shits about anyone, and will park ANYWHERE, including obstructing the whole front area of the business building (Had a chat with you on that day)

And unfortunately, they won't be on this forum, so I think it would be best to post up signs of some sort, AND maybe talk to these guys in person.

[90s]

Sweet! I thought we were always allowed to park in the Wilson?

Secondly, I think the people you need to worry about the most are the scooter riders. They don't seem to give two shits about anyone, and will park ANYWHERE, including obstructing the whole front area of the business building (Had a chat with you on that day)

And unfortunately, they won't be on this forum, so I think it would be best to post up signs of some sort, AND maybe talk to these guys in person.

Thanks for your reply. I really like your bike.

For the Wilson, motorbikes can part out-of-the-way in some and they will turn a blind eye. But this is a designated official area that is roped off right by the guy in the booth to watch over the bikes - all for us. No need to park out the way in dark corners now.

I do talk to the scooter riders, and this morning I posted information on each bike that was down there (about 30 bikes), which I will keep doing. Currently there are no signs because no final decission has been made for the business school forecourt. But keeping it tidy may help our case and is just common sense.

[MentalFacility]

Thats is really sweet. Last time I was in that parking, I saw half of the first floor dedicated to AUT motorcycles, then I asked the ticket master and he said that that area was for AUT staff only.



So now it is for students also. Sweet as. Now I know where to park my blade so no one will get an affection to feel her tits all the time

[90s]

Just a note to remind people to check the hours of operation of the Wilson carpark - it does close different times on different nights. I have heard sometimes it closes before the listed time and this is being investigated.

[HungusMaximist]

Mate, good on you on negotiating a deal with Wilson car park.

I park my fireblade there everyday now and it's much safer! !

You deserve a VB.

[MentalFacility]

Mate, good on you on negotiating a deal with Wilson car park.

I park my fireblade there everyday now and it's much safer! !

You deserve a VB.

Yeah i've seen ur bike there. preatty cool

[klyong82]

Yeah i've seen ur bike there. preatty cool

Do you park your Fireblade there too? Would love to see it.....mines the other Fireblade with dark tinted headlight covers somewhere hidden.

[MentalFacility]

Do you park your Fireblade there too? Would love to see it.....mines the other Fireblade with dark tinted headlight covers somewhere hidden.

Yeah I do. I see your bike all the time. I come and go and it just stands there all the time.

What time are you at uni?

[klyong82]

Yeah I do. I see your bike all the time. I come and go and it just stands there all the time.

What time are you at uni?

Am a uni staff member I start at 7.30 to 8 in the morning to 4 to 8pm depends how much work I have....

[MentalFacility]

Am a uni staff member I start at 7.30 to 8 in the morning to 4 to 8pm depends how much work I have....

Im ussually there on thursdays (10-2, or later) and fridays(10-5).

[DIN PELENDA]

Im ussually there on thursdays (10-2, or later) and fridays(10-5).
See u then!!!

[MentalFacility]

See u then!!!

What the fuck is wrong with you? Got anger management issues?

[90s]

Hi, a note to all that are using WF this week.

There will be NO PARKING OUTSIDE WF this WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER because of a faculty event. Signs will go up, but any bikes there on Weds will be REMOVED.

Wilson on St Paul is of course free for us now. Tell everyone about this.

Soon also the new conditions for parking at WF will be announced, probably restricting parking to one row of bikes against the wall only.

[bikerboy011]

I alway park my bike at wilson car park ay, thanks for sorting this 90s.

[90s]

OK, the final decision for parking outside WF building has been made, and it is to REMOVE ALL THE BIKE PARKING (despite signs being commissioned to control a limited amount after much discussion).

When the NO PARKING signs go up outside of the WF building I would ask that we all respect that and use the other facilities around the campus, the WL Wilson Carpark free space in particular.

Although many of you will be dissappointed by this last minute volte face we should all thank AUT for the investment they have made in the WL Wilson space. This is as safe and secure as it gets.

I have been absent from this board for months, but working on several motorbike parking related issues and actually getting out and about a bit too.

Have a safe 2009 everyone.

[Riding LockedDown]

So we pull and park and its all free in wilsons? I loved parking outside WF, damn... two steps and I was in my building haha.

[90s]

So we pull and park and its all free in wilsons? I loved parking outside WF, damn... two steps and I was in my building haha.

Yep - Wilson ground floor area is free for us. Just watch the closing times if you are working late!

Signs are up so no more WF parking.

[motorbyclist]

this thread would be good in the SMC forum (uni bike club)

talk to squiggles

[90s]

Can someone from the AUT (NOT Auckland University) scooter / bike club PM me pls?

[Riding LockedDown]

Just a quick question, I know when you drive into wilsons in a cager you pull out a ticket to open the gates up and pay it off when u leave to do the same, what do i do when im on a bike? crouch down and go under??? haha

[90s]

Just a quick question, I know when you drive into wilsons in a cager you pull out a ticket to open the gates up and pay it off when u leave to do the same, what do i do when im on a bike? crouch down and go under??? haha

No, they installed a 1/2 wide barrier so you ride through. Its not a large barrier at all. We own this building which is why we are doing this.

Now, yesterday I noticed a cage had removed the rope and parked in our space. I will be dealing with this. Also we are working hard on access and other issues. Any questions, queries or problems that you see in relation to this facitliy you can pm me or post here.

And remember this is an AUT only space, and it will be monitored at some stage in the near future. I will post details when nesc.

[motorbyclist]

And remember this is an AUT only space, and it will be monitored at some stage in the near future. I will post details when nesc.

so not for UofA students who are visiting aut for some reason? eg the UofA engineers have to do a workshop course at AUT but never get given AUT ID cards...

[90s]

so not for UofA students who are visiting aut for some reason? eg the UofA engineers have to do a workshop course at AUT but never get given AUT ID cards...

Should be OK for now. If you are doing a course at AUT it should be possible to get you included somehow if (when) we have registered bikes. Thanks for letting me know about this issue, I will include you (ie. visiting students) in the issues I am passing to the managers. There is still free parking on St Paul's directly outside the carpark too, and this is pretty empty now we have the Wilsons space (yes, I know its not ideal ...)

[HungusMaximist]

so not for UofA students who are visiting aut for some reason? eg the UofA engineers have to do a workshop course at AUT but never get given AUT ID cards...

One of the reasons why Andrew was asking was because bikes keeps getting taxed out of Auckland Uni carparks, and just the other day there was another incident of some idiot trying to screwdriver a bike.

I think it's always better to double check as we don't really want like 20 new bikes turning up there. Realistically speaking, there's actually quite a bit of space.

[90s]

One of the reasons why Andrew was asking was because bikes keeps getting taxed out of Auckland Uni carparks, and just the other day there was another incident of some idiot trying to screwdriver a bike.

I think it's always better to double check as we don't really want like 20 new bikes turning up there. Realistically speaking, there's actually quite a bit of space.

Officially this is an AUT only facility. I have passed on the question of whether UoA students who are specifically studying a paper with us can use it, and this being considered (it will take time to decide this finally). However, it is not a general park for UoA students or other users. It is a private carpark (AUTs building) and the usual rules apply etc.

[90s]

Hi all,
Just an update. The facility is going really well, and often is at full capacity.

I would like to remind people that we lost the right to park outside the WF building (business school) because certain users could not park sensibly.

Please follow these simple rules and also let others know that there are some simple things that we can do to keep this facility active:

- do not park over the entrance points
[if the park is full then you may have to look elsewhere to park - better than being silly]

- do not park as to obstruct other bikes ability to leave

- if you park in the "middle" areas form straight not angled lines

Any questions about this facility in the first instance we be PM'd to me. I have spoken with several riders about what is expected, and may post flyers on bikes. This facility is provided by the favour of AUT and is not a right, and is not a general public park.

[90s]

I've posted another thread warning people that theives are operating in the St Pauls rd area. As yet I have not heard that they have stolen a bike from within our faciilty, but they have taken 3 from the roads around and outside.

Be aware and report anyone suspicious.

[Krayy]

Dude, this is a HUGE win for Uni staff & students. I have yet to use it as I park under Building 438 where I work, but we're moving to b435 later this year and I might end up using St Pauls, so a big thanks for working on this :2thumbsup

[90s]

No worries.
For everybodies attention though I will be policing the area more heavily next semester - so if you have been parking over the entrance ways or blocking other riders in prepare to change thy ways!

Krayy - Building 438? I thought all our buildings were letters?

[90s]

Update for the new semester - there are a lot of new riders - so if you are one please read the rules below.

Be aware that I have already noted cases of stupid and selfish parking. I am posting notes on bikes but not everyone will get one. Please ask people to be sensible so we can keep this facility.

Be aware of (bump old post):

I would like to remind people that we lost the right to park outside the WF building (business school) because certain users could not park sensibly.

Please follow these simple rules and also let others know that there are some simple things that we can do to keep this facility active:

- do not park over the entrance points
[if the park is full then you may have to look elsewhere to park - better than being silly]

- do not park as to obstruct other bikes ability to leave

- if you park in the "middle" areas form straight not angled lines

Any questions about this facility in the first instance we be PM'd to me. I have spoken with several riders about what is expected, and may post flyers on bikes. This facility is provided by the favour of AUT and is not a right, and is not a general public park.

[90s]

Just an update that work on the development of this facility is still in discussion, and things will progress.

For now, do follow the rules and let anyone new know about expected behviour.

If I see any rider riding OUT of the 'in' entrances this could lead to an instant ban on using the carpark. Please be sensible.

[90s]

Yep, another new Semester and we are at peak capacity already again. So please do read my above posts. We are still negotitating top get some proper lines made, but until then I will advise people in person and by "ticket" of the rules and sensible behaviour.
Please do pass these rules onto other riders.
Any questions ask here or my e-mail is on the tickets I leave on bikes should you fail to park sensibly.

[matdaymon]

I'm thinking as well as marked parks the St Pauls street carpark actually could do with some of these rules posted on the walls. I've had some rather nasty scooter riders flip me off when I've approached them about tidying up their parking the last couple of weeks.:tugger:
It's pretty damn crazy there at the moment with half the parks from the library unavailable due to construction work on Lorne Street.

[90s]

Hi all, well the good news - this week I worked with our contractors and overall project owner in setting out marking for the facility.

Marking will happen this weekend, so please remove your bikes if you can.

I read with some sadness the post above this, as I myself have thought things were going fairly well so far this year with people behaving well on the whole.

Be clear - this is for AUT staff and students only.

Be clear - I have the right to exclude or remove bikes from the car park (the carpark is owned by AUT and only operated by Wilson on our behalf)

If people are abusing his facility or flipping anyone the bird please pm me their licence plate number.

On a more positive note many of you tell me the park is a success.

But do tell AUT too - we are spending big money or providing it and marking it out so it is important that these sustainable transport options are supported.

I may have more good news coming up soon, but in the meantime thanks for everyone in helping me "train" riders without clear signage. That too is coming.

Keep safe,
90s

[90s]

OK contractors did not do it last weekend, but should do it this one ... soon anyway.

[90s]

OK contractors did not do it last weekend, but should do it this one ... soon anyway.

OK, most of the work has been done, but the job could not be completed because some people did not remove their bikes over the weekend as requested.
Please remove your bike for the Saturday when the work is completed - this is in your interest.
Also we are removing the wooden beams, which will make more sense of the way in which the markings were laid. You are still meant to park at a 90 degree angle to walls.

So - a big step forward but please make it easier for us to complete the work by not parking there when any signs request this.

[90s]

Work will be completed THIS SATURDAY MORNING - 21 MAY.
No parking will be allowed in this time, so make sure your bike is removed or IT COULD BE REMOVED AND ANY CHAINS REMOVED.

If you leave your chain attached to the wooden beams THEY ARE BEING REMOVED so take them away now.

Finally although this should be common sense, it will be clearly marked that there is to be no parking near the fire door exit. Anyone parks near the lift doors / fire exit and I WILL HAVE THEIR BIKES REMOVED and they will be BANNED. I checked and it is a serious offence to block access towards the fire exit and this behaviour places our bike park at risk.

[matdaymon]

The last week with the preliminary painted parking spaces was great, few people can't quite park well still (which lets face it, aint gonna change) but I found it was generally MUCH easier to park and find a space. Looking forward to seeing the finished result on Monday.
Nice work all involved! :drinkup:

[90s]

Great - now finally completed there is loads of space around the bikes for their and pedestrian safety. Fire door area is clearly marked no parking.
The deal is if you cannot park within the clearly marked areas you must find a park elsewhere. I ask you all to respect this as we got the new investment in marking having respected the rules. There may be further investment in this scheme if we continue to use the facility sensibly. Soon signs will be up reminding everyone that this is for AUT Staff and Students only.

[Blinkwing]

I've started parking at the AUT park. It's a really nice place, actually. When I can't get a place, I just go to the Civic carpark. Only a couple of minutes from WT tower to the underground entrances. :yes:

[Chooky]

Here ya go........:cool:

[Armi]

Here ya go........:cool:

Where's this?

[FuriousD]

hey I'm new to AUT and was wondering if we needed a sticker or anything on our bikes are anything to show that I'm at aut?

[The End]

hey I'm new to AUT and was wondering if we needed a sticker or anything on our bikes are anything to show that I'm at aut?

I have never used one while parking there and had no issues last year. Just make sure you park in the motorbike area and you will be fine.

[FuriousD]

sweet was in there on wednesday, am very impressed. it was really well set up and will look forward to using it for the next three years

[90s]

hey I'm new to AUT and was wondering if we needed a sticker or anything on our bikes are anything to show that I'm at aut?

No, not at the current time. As are many other things a registration scheme is under consideration, and will be more likely if people abuse the bike park. You will hear any changes here first.

[avgas]

Just came across this now. Fantastic news guys.
As Alumni you guys have made me proud of AUT again.

I wonder if 'old man winter' still drives a Daihatsu Charade? Or did he finally retire at 150 years old?

[Fast Eddie]

send the thanks from the bikers eh! good on AUT, thats brilliant.

Otago uni just lets us park on campus where we want and doesnt kick up a fuss or charge us, and it seems to be free in Dunedin town too, there are designated m/cycle spots and no mention of paying.

loove it

[The End]

Just a heads up, saw a council guy today checking plates/regos on the bikes that park outside by the carpark entrance. Not sure if he went inside the building or not.

[90s]

Just a heads up, saw a council guy today checking plates/regos on the bikes that park outside by the carpark entrance. Not sure if he went inside the building or not.

The traffic wardens are almost permamently on St Paul St and will check WOF etc as well. They are very hardline about ticekting illegal parking including bikes so best check you are all up to date and use designated parking only.

[90s]

Update: we are doing really well but do not risk me banning you from the park by parking outside the marked spaces - and also an instant ban for anyone using the entrance as an exit!

If we managing this facilty responsibly we have more great plans in development, so help me keep this free for all AUT staff and students - cheers

[TheTengTheory]

Update: we are doing really well but do not risk me banning you from the park by parking outside the marked spaces - and also an instant ban for anyone using the entrance as an exit!

If we managing this facilty responsibly we have more great plans in development, so help me keep this free for all AUT staff and students - cheers

I'm gonna drag up this old post and ask if there is any designated parking for North Shore campus?

I'm heading up this week and I can't find any info on bike parks at the north shore campus.

[Cam_NZ]

I'm gonna drag up this old post and ask if there is any designated parking for North Shore campus?

I'm heading up this week and I can't find any info on bike parks at the north shore campus.

Yep, theres a little space in the carpark for bikes. Not sure if its free or not but its pretty alright. Anyone know the closest lockers and changing rooms to the bike park?? Make it easy to get changed before uni

[TheTengTheory]

Yep, theres a little space in the carpark for bikes. Not sure if its free or not but its pretty alright. Anyone know the closest lockers and changing rooms to the bike park?? Make it easy to get changed before uni

Haven't seen any lockers but I think the gym is the closest facility with changing rooms. Luckily live close enough to walk for me :D

[90s]

Hi all,
For those finding this thread for the first time we are still operatiing the WL St Paul St Wilson Car Park bike park.

For the new semester a reminder to existing and new staff and students to -

1) park only in the marked boxes
2) only leave by the official exit - anyone driving out the 'in' door will be banned on the spot
3) be respectful to pedestrians and keep the speed down in the park
4) chains etc may be cut and removed if they are impeding on the parking spaces, outside the boxes etc

We have new facilities under development, again based on the success and good management of this park. Do not jeopardise this!

Ride safe,

90s

[Glowerss]

Heya 90s,

I've been working at AUT awhile but haven't noticed people still in this thread.

Do you guys keep an eye/remove people who park their bikes in there permanently? There are quite a few bikes in the bike parking section who seem to have made that their permanent home. Would hate to see the rest of us suffer because of a few wombles who abuse it.:angry2:

[Cam_NZ]

Hey, anyone that bikes to AUT northshore? Just wondering if you guys use lockers or what to store your gear???? I have nothing in the way of top box and am biking in tommorrow??

Let me know if you know what i want to know so i know

[dekodE_]

I got a warning today as I regularly use the AUT Carpark for my scooter, apparently I didn't park in the marked areas. I was well within the lines. Simon Mowatt needs a set of glasses.

[The End]

It has been really bad in there and along St Paul Street the last few days. Monday was horrible, there were bikes everywhere, an R6 was parked horizontally blocking in 5 bikes/scooters.

Hopefully when the colder weather comes people will stop riding into uni everyday; means more parking spaces for me :lol:

[Glowerss]

It has been really bad in there and along St Paul Street the last few days. Monday was horrible, there were bikes everywhere, an R6 was parked horizontally blocking in 5 bikes/scooters.

Hopefully when the colder weather comes people will stop riding into uni everyday; means more parking spaces for me :lol:

Helps to get into work at 7:30 in the morning :ar15:

Be more room without those 7-10 bikes that never leave, however :D There's a blue GSXR750 i think it is that's been there since like, October :crazy:

[90s]

I got a warning today as I regularly use the AUT Carpark for my scooter, apparently I didn't park in the marked areas. I was well within the lines. Simon Mowatt needs a set of glasses.

Well lets see. I know for a fact Simon worked for over 2 years to establish this bike park and is currently working on new developments for your benefit. He does not use or need glasses, and if you were not over the lines then you did not get a warning. If you got a warning you were over the line - maybe check your own glasses.

It is in all our interest to ensure everyone follows the rules - or you risk losing this facility permamently.

If anyone thinks there are bikes which are abusing the facility PM me the details here. I am aware there are some staff members in every working day at 6:00am and who leave after 8:00pm who appear to never leave, but actually are working very hard. I will follow up on these issues.

Any other issues post here, PM me here or email Simon-who-posts-the-friendly-reminders.

Qoute of the day: "you can give people the best facility in the country for free, but you can't make them grateful"

[90s]

There is a lot of work in St Paul st at the moment, and it looks as though BOTH council bike parks are out of action. Next week in term time this will put the WL Wilson facility under a lot of pressure, and although this will be difficult for us I am asking you all to assit in keeping the facility in order and only parking in the marked spaces. If there is not space available you will have to go elsewhere - as would anyone finding a full carpark.

Thanks in advance

[90s]

There is a lot of work in St Paul st at the moment, and it looks as though BOTH council bike parks are out of action.

The generators have gone, street parking back in operation, although works are continiung on St Pauls.

[90s]

OK, just to update and clarify on the parking - this is not a facility you can store your bike if you live nearby.

I posted in another forum on here that is was OK to sometimes leave your bike overnight and suddenly there are loads of bikes not moving - some parked outside of the marked areas. Any abuse of the facility like this and your bike will be removed at your expense and risk and you will be banned from it.

The park is provided for staff and students coming to work. Don't abuse it.

Thanks for spreading the message.

[Tick]

OK, just to update and clarify on the parking - this is not a facility you can store your bike if you live nearby.

I posted in another forum on here that is was OK to sometimes leave your bike overnight and suddenly there are loads of bikes not moving - some parked outside of the marked areas. Any abuse of the facility like this and your bike will be removed at your expense and risk and you will be banned from it.

The park is provided for staff and students coming to work. Don't abuse it.

Thanks for spreading the message.

Eeep, I'm that wombat with the blue GSXR750. I live in the student apartments and keep my bike parked there :nono: sorry fellas
Could anyone point me to a covered place I can keep my bike near AUT?

[90s]

Eeep, I'm that wombat with the blue GSXR750. I live in the student apartments and keep my bike parked there :nono: sorry fellas
Could anyone point me to a covered place I can keep my bike near AUT?

Thanks Tick, good on on you.

On another note several people have told me that some bikes are not owned by AUT staff/students, and have even told me that they have followed - yes followed - the owners so they know for sure that they are right. Well I have looked into a few of these cases and in each case they have turned out to be AUT students. Do PM any issues and I will investigate, but don't be so quick to judge unless you know the facts.

[90s]

A welcome to anyone joining us from the AUT Motorbike club. I hear a new fb site has been made to help people find this forum. Just so you know complaints have been filed about the behaviour of some users from car users and pedestrians which is not good for us. :no:Use your common sense guys, and also stay only within the marked areas. I know its full at times, but if its full you need to park elsewhere. :violin:Its a free facility and has a limit. Saying that you are not obstructing anyone does not cut it - follow the guidelines or park elsewhere. :scooter:

I am working on capacity increases but it takes time. Estates put an enormous about of resources and behind-the-scenes effort into running this, so have patience.

Consider this - how much do you think AUT would make by reverting these spaces for cars? :sick:Its a financial, adminsitrative and organisation effort to maintain this so do your best to support us.

Anyone leaving through the in door will be banned. Anyone swearing at AUT staff at the facility will be bannned. Your choice.

[Layoutman]

A welcome to anyone joining us from the AUT Motorbike club. I hear a new fb site has been made to help people find this forum. Just so you know complaints have been filed about the behaviour of some users from car users and pedestrians which is not good for us. :no:Use your common sense guys, and also stay only within the marked areas. I know its full at times, but if its full you need to park elsewhere. :violin:Its a free facility and has a limit. Saying that you are not obstructing anyone does not cut it - follow the guidelines or park elsewhere. :scooter:

I am working on capacity increases but it takes time. Estates put an enormous about of resources and behind-the-scenes effort into running this, so have patience.

Consider this - how much do you think AUT would make by reverting these spaces for cars? :sick:Its a financial, adminsitrative and organisation effort to maintain this so do your best to support us.

Anyone leaving through the in door will be banned. Anyone swearing at AUT staff at the facility will be bannned. Your choice.


Hi - I couple of quick questions - but FIRST I really appreciate all the work you and whom ever else has done to get secure this option for AUT staff and students. I have now relinquished my paid park and have ridden my bike in for the last 2 years - saving so much time,money and contributed to the reduction in traffic congestion for other motorists .

Given the increase in use, particularly a large increase in the number of scooter users & a number of bikes who do seem to be left overnight regularly (I am one who is sometimes in at 6am and leaving after 9pm and still see bikes in the same spot for several days, even 1 in the corner with a bike cover on it) - perhaps a register of rego's or stickers for each year confirming that the users are AUT students or staff. I have seen people park then head up Simmonds St or down Simmonds St possibly to U of A.

I also have a issue with some of the poor parking recently - once again not to pick on scooter users but i have often seen 2 'new' scooters parked in a way taking 4 bike parks so as to not get knocked (perhaps due to the excessively wide wing mirrors?) AND/OR bikes parked in mixed directions , reverse or forward facing - not fussed which way - but when one bucks the trend often the lean created means reduces parking space available to others.

Thanks again for the opportunity to be young once again an ride a bike to work knowing there is a safe place under-cover I can park..

PS - I also commute between the city campus and the north shore there are several nooks and crannies that have bike parks marked on them but they seem to be all over the place - are you aware of any plans to have an under-cover option for Motor-bike parking on the North Shore - Even a reasonably large lean-to added onto a current building would add a little more protection to us riders.

Happy to help with any of the above ideas.

[The End]

See bikes in the same spot for several days, even 1 in the corner with a bike cover on it)


This bike/scooter has been around the area for the past few months. It's been in that corner for quite a while and in the sunnier days at the start of the semester it was in the outside parks.



register of rego's or stickers for each year confirming that the users are AUT students or staff. I have seen people park then head up Simmonds St or down Simmonds St possibly to U of A.

I like the sound of this - Not sure how hard it would be to implement?

[90s]

Hi, thanks for your supportive message. I have edited your post into 4 questions, answered below:


Hi - I couple of quick questions -
1) perhaps a register of rego's or stickers for each year confirming that the users are AUT students or staff.
2) I have seen people park then head up Simmonds St or down Simmonds St possibly to U of A.
3) I also have a issue with some of the poor parking recently
4) are you aware of any plans to have an under-cover option for Motor-bike parking on the North Shore

1. This is something that we have considered at times but for a variety of reasons have decided not to implement at this time. It remains a possibliity for the future. For now we have started a new scheme (outlined on posters I have put up temporarily until better ones are made) whereby the coordinator or security will request bike riders to confirm their student/staff creditials with estates if requested, or be banned.
2. I am sure there are a few abusers, and I have removed some previously, but recently I have followed up on one or two cases like this and they have turned out to be legit students. I will continue to follow up cases when I get a chance.
3. As I have often said, sometimes there was another bike there when people parked, and when it goes it leaves the others looking as though they parked poorly. However, some are incosidrately parked, and I will advise people where I can. Bikes of different sizes etc don't always fit so well together ...
4. I am following up on this and will post when I have some more info. I become out of touch with some of the overall transport developments lately.

Hope this helps

[90s]

This bike/scooter has been around the area for the past few months. It's been in that corner for quite a while and in the sunnier days at the start of the semester it was in the outside parks.

I've been in touch with this one and it moved twice - once to park at an odd angle I imagine to not go over the yellow line an inch, then properly when I said that it was OK to overhand the line a little - but not be totally out of any spaces as it was the previous week for 2 days. This guy is on a warning at the moment.



I like the sound of this - Not sure how hard it would be to implement?

Answered this one in the previous post - answer - too hard at the moment. Don't suggest it isn't!

[90s]

4. I am following up on this and will post when I have some more info. I become out of touch with some of the overall transport developments lately.


A review has just been completed on parking issues and there will be some updates soon on this. When I have the details I will post an update here. For now though it appears that there is no covered parking on the North Shore.

[Layoutman]

Hi, thanks for your supportive message. I have edited your post into 4 questions, answered below:



1. This is something that we have considered at times but for a variety of reasons have decided not to implement at this time. It remains a possibliity for the future. For now we have started a new scheme (outlined on posters I have put up temporarily until better ones are made) whereby the coordinator or security will request bike riders to confirm their student/staff creditials with estates if requested, or be banned.
2. I am sure there are a few abusers, and I have removed some previously, but recently I have followed up on one or two cases like this and they have turned out to be legit students. I will continue to follow up cases when I get a chance.
3. As I have often said, sometimes there was another bike there when people parked, and when it goes it leaves the others looking as though they parked poorly. However, some are incosidrately parked, and I will advise people where I can. Bikes of different sizes etc don't always fit so well together ...
4. I am following up on this and will post when I have some more info. I become out of touch with some of the overall transport developments lately.

Hope this helps

1) Great and understand happy to email if requested
2) Understand - but wonder how many may be AUT students living in apartments nearby and this is their garage?
3) Agreed - more noting the large number of across the line parks of late. (Monday was a clear example of this around 12pm)
4) Saw the below post - and its a pity as I look forward to a time where we don't have to search out a 'legal' provided park in one of the 3 very small locations provided at different ends of the campus. I'm kind against the idea of finding a space space anywhere as it looks aesthetically bad and squeezing between allocated car parks to small spaces non-marked often lead to a bike on the ground or knocked/damaged wing mirrors of flaring.

Once again appreciate what you have organised.

[90s]

Hi all,
some new changes in process, might take a while and will post here when I have news. Until then there is a new email for you to contact me or my colleagues if there are any matters relating to motorbike parking at AUT:

motorbike@aut.ac.nz

Our new policy is also that if requested - and ONLY if requested - you need to establish your AUT creditials by emailing them to the motorbike@aut.ac.nz email. Failure to comply within 48hrs may result in a loss of privelege. I have been following up some of your queries and you will see some bikes have moved on, whilst others have been found to be OK.

[The End]

Seen this morning with note already there...

[avgas]

On a side note
HOLY CRAP! what used to be an up ramp is now a lecture room!

Sorry only just found this out recently during engineering project presentations.........its been a few years since I was last in WS.

Also you can poke Simon a little bit. He still thinks Harley is a good brand strategy :corn:

[90s]

Seen this morning with note already there...

Thanks - that's the kind of awesome parking we don't need. This guy can consider that he has one chance left.

[90s]

Hi all, the marking has been completed to extend three of the parking spaces. There should be no additional space for 6 more scooters or several bikes.

Whilst this does give us extra space, it does mean that the gap for bikes to get in or out has narrowed, so there will be a zero tolerance on people parking outside of the marked areas. Please remind people when you see them.

[90s]

Hi all,
I've just learned that a Triumph has been stolen from park recently. despite being locked with a disc lock AND a U-lock. There's not much that can be done about this at this stage, but do report and suspicious people to AUT security or Wilson.

[90s]

Hi all - there are two scooters in the corner which are not moving. I left a note on both, which haven't been touched in a week. We are following up this, so if anyone knows who they belong to can they ask the owners to contact me on motorbike@aut.ac.nz

Its not OK to simply think that this is your garage.

[Glowerss]

The silver Hornet in the corner between the 2 scoots never moves either. Neither does the 750 gixxer, but as seen earlier, it's a person in student lodging. Are student lodging people allowed to keep their bikes there 24/7? That would be my guess to the "resident bikes".

On a cheery note! Thanks so much for the added parks :D Those make a world of difference. It's possible to come into there at lunchtime and still find a park. Chuffing magic. :banana:

[90s]

The silver Hornet in the corner between the 2 scoots never moves either.

Anyone know who that Hornet is owned by? It has not moved in a long time and I have left some notes for it. Eventually I'll have it removed if someones not going to show, so if you know whose it is do them a favour and tell them to move it.

[90s]

Thanks to the owner for coming forward and your help.

[90s]

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Event organised by our University sustainability officer Tues 22nd October - giveaways etc so should be good. Click image for a better look.

[90s]

Today Auckland Transport ran an event in our facility, organised by Lucy our sustainability officer -
Highlights:

• talked with over 70 riders in our WL carpark!
• gave away loads of goodie bags loaded with tyre pressure and depth gauges, visor wipes etc
• distributed three boxes of hivis vests
• 50+ fliers for our training - offering 8 hrs advanced rising courses for $50 4 hrs for $20 (perfect for scooter noobs)
Details of courses can be found here:

www.rideforever.co.nz/training (http://www.rideforever.co.nz/training)
Were giving away free coffee and muffins

The AT guys will be at AUT on the Shore tomorrow Weds 23 so catch them there.

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[90s]

AT offering more courses - this time $150 course for $25 - see http://www.aucklandtransport.govt.nz/upskill

[90s]

A reminder - this is not permament parking. I have noted a bike unmoved despite posting notices on it for it to be removed. I will now start the process of having this bike removed and its owner banned.
If anyone know who owns 27UIG please email me here at motorbike@aut.ac.nz or pm me

[biketimus_prime]

A reminder - this is not permament parking. I have noted a bike unmoved despite posting notices on it for it to be removed. I will now start the process of having this bike removed and its owner banned.
If anyone know who owns 27UIG please email me here at motorbike@aut.ac.nz or pm me

That's that crashed one isn't it? I'll take it off the owners hands if he doesn't want it, I'll even bring a trailer and take it myself! Let me know :)

[90s]

Usual start of Semester update - pass the rules onto new riders and users. The rules are now posted all over the walls, so I will have less tolerance for violators than in the early days before we had markings etc.

Please help ensure we keep this park open and free by cooperating and reminding others.

[90s]

Hi all, arranged to remove a bike last week as it was permanently parked, which is not fair on other uses. Park is only for casual parking not as a personal garage. I note the abuser removed the bike just before the tow truck arrived - any other abusers of our facility will also be removed and next time billed for any cost even if they remove the bike before the truck arrives. Lets keep it fair, safe and open.

[biketimus_prime]

Hi just wondering what your thoughts are on moving scooters, not bikes, when they are taking up more room than they should? Like moving them over a bit so you can easily get another bike in?
I assume it's safer than moving a bike over as they're a lot lighter and easier to handle.

[The End]

Hi just wondering what your thoughts are on moving scooters, not bikes, when they are taking up more room than they should? Like moving them over a bit so you can easily get another bike in?
I assume it's safer than moving a bike over as they're a lot lighter and easier to handle.

Scooter or motorcycle: if it ain't yours, don't touch.

[nzspokes]

Meh, its a scooter.

[90s]

Best not to attempt to move other people's bikes - even a scooter might have a steering lock which could get damaged of jammed.

And its not always the case a "badly parked" scooter "taking up more space than it should" was badly parked - it may have been placed well but other bikes have come and gone making it seem that way.

[russd7]

Scooter or motorcycle: if it ain't yours, don't touch.

definately what he said, not yours don't touch, would you move a car that you considered badly parked

[Swoop]

And its not always the case a "badly parked" scooter "taking up more space than it should" was badly parked - it may have been placed well but other bikes have come and gone making it seem that way.
From what I've seen... Far from it. (much like the attempts of praking a scroter accurately in a space allocated for two-wheel vehicles). It is challenging to tell if a scroter has been praked or "abandoned" at times.

[90s]

Hi all,
The Wilson parking is set to be demolished at the end of the year, leading - obviously - to the closure of the motorbike park.
At the moment I am trying to enquire as to whether there may be a plan to replace the facility with something of equal size but this seems very unlikely.
Will update with news when I have it.

[The End]

Hi all,
The Wilson parking is set to be demolished at the end of the year, leading - obviously - to the closure of the motorbike park.
At the moment I am trying to enquire as to whether there may be a plan to replace the facility with something of equal size but this seems very unlikely.
Will update with news when I have it.

Bugger! Dibs on any bikes left there unclaimed :laugh:

[90s]

Hi all, news may be more positive than indicated above, but I will update when I know more.

[ExpertoCrede]

Unipark is now closed, any update on parking for AUT bikers? Ta.

[ExpertoCrede]

No news yet?:2thumbsup

[90s]

Hi all, the University has asked me to only post an update on our facebook page, so please read it there:

https://www.facebook.com/AutMotorbikeParkingCoordinator/

[Luckylegs]

Shit, there goes the neighbourhood! Out of interest is there still a few spots in WY. I know b2 has been repurposed but wondered about b1.

[90s]

Hi there, all staff should contact the AUT motorbike coord. (see the facebook page/ motorbike@aut.ac.nz) to enquire about WY. WY parking requires card access.

[90s]

New post at https://www.facebook.com/AutMotorbikeParkingCoordinator

Be sensible guys.

[90s]

Look out for signs that the line-marking will be going ahead - should happen soon I'm hoping but bikes will need to be cleared out overnight for this. No bikes should be parked overnight in any case.

[90s]

Hi all, the marking has taken place in the WO Wilson carpark and motorbike parking areas are clearly indicated on several floors.

Ensure you let other riders know, and to all park appropriately - don't box each other in.

Do not park in ANY area which is not clearly marked for motorbikes or you may be removed. If the facility is full you need to find alternative parking elsewhere.

[90s]

Hi all,
line marking is almost complete.
Ensure you park correctly in the new marked areas - see

https://www.facebook.com/AutMotorbikeParkingCoordinator

for updates.

[Blinkwing]

The car/bike park on St Pauls St is gone, you might as well remove this sticky.

For these AUT faculty & students that still park on St Pauls, ensure that you do not park outside of the motorbike park as you *will* get a parking ticket.

[90s]

The car/bike park on St Pauls St is gone, you might as well remove this sticky.

For these AUT faculty & students that still park on St Pauls, ensure that you do not park outside of the motorbike park as you *will* get a parking ticket.

It might have helped if you had read any of the above posts. Yes WL St Pauls has been demolished but WO Wakefield has even more places marked for motorbike parking. As in WL you will need to read and follow the regulations for sensible parking or lose the right to park there.

Mods pls do not remove this sticky.

[90s]

As WY users can see from the posted signs the motorbike park has been closed until the lift refurbishment project has been completed. Until then there is no motorbike parking in WY, and you will have to use WO (parking on several floors) until further notice. We do not know when the landlord will suddenly put the equipment in that space. It is my main concern to ensure compliance – which means motorbikes not using unauthorised spaces or bicycle parking – so that we get the space back once the project has been completed. It was difficult getting this space established and I would ask everyone using WY to comply until we get the space back. I am trying to see whether we could have the space back until the project is definitely in motion. Check the Kiwibiker thread or the Coordinator page for updates. Non-compliant bikes may be removed.

[90s]

Update for WY staff - we now have a temporary space in WY next to the reduced bicycle rack. Entrey is by the cone lane. This is a smaller space so if it is full please use WO. Be careful not to obstruct the cycles or cars.

[90s]

WO warning - WO is a facility for staff and students to park for work/classes. Overnight or long term parking is not allowed, and users abusing this will be removed at their own cost and risk.

[avgas]

WTF is happening there? With strong ties to both AUT and the parking industry there this sounds horrible. It sounds like its all burning since I left.

AUT and motorbikes was a thing. Especially the WS/WE (sorry can't remember exactly what it was - engineering building) were you could park on the spare spaces.

[90s]

Not sure what you mean AVGAS. I ran the St Paul St AUT WL motorbike parking you are referring to. This was an AUT space in a carpark which AUT owned operated by Wilson for us. The rules were no long-term parking - ie. people using the carpark as their personal bike storage.

WL was demonslished, and we opened motorbike parking in the WO carpark on Wakefield - owned by AUT operated by Wilson with the same rules.

We offer the largest private FREE motorbike parking facility you might be able to find anywhere in the SH. What's horrible about that?

[90s]

Hi all, please be aware that there may have been some bike thefts from car park. Be alert to report to security anyone supsicious around the bikes. I recommend you consider securing your bikes - shackle locks and other devices are good deterents. Bike in public spaces are vulnerable, and parking is at your own risk.

[FJRider]

Hi all, please be aware that there may have been some bike thefts from car park. Be alert to report to security anyone supsicious around the bikes. I recommend you consider securing your bikes - shackle locks and other devices are good deterents. Bike in public spaces are vulnerable, and parking is at your own risk.

In other words ... the security isn't that great. Or is it on a part time basis .. ???

[90s]

Its a standard Wilson multistory carpark operated by them. The free spaces allocated for motorbike parking are park at your own risk.

[thinkappleone]

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