Free Love for Welly City Council Parking

[Clivoris]

I've noticed recently that the Wellington City Council have been increasing the number of bike parks in the CBD. The parking wardens are also taking an incredibly common-sense approach to parking on the kerb. I make a habit of checking with them whether I am in a "safe" place and universally they have been friendly and said something like "if it isn't in the way it's ok, and thanks for asking":gob:
I've just sent them an e-mail praising this sensible approach. I challenge those with similar positive stories to do the same. A little love can go a long way.

[Number One]

I want some free love dammit :rolleyes:

BUT more than that I WANT scroter riders to have a little more fucking thought about the way they park!!!!

ATTENTION SCROTER RIDERS: top tips for parking in bike parks.

You don't need just less than a metre between you and other scooters...YOU DO however need at least 1/2 a metre between you and any REAL bikes.

WHY? Real bikes most often have to lean over slightly when parked - so parking up real close on both sides of real bikes (just cos you can step through and have a centre stand) IS NOT COOL. Next time that fuckwit (who parks under the MSD building in Wellington with the oh so gay soft baby green and white vespa) does it to me again I'm going to be forced to 'move' your piece of shit myself while in the grip of a hulk out moment. Next time I will not be patient and almost stuff up my back trying to manouevre my bike out of the park without scratching your dumb looking piece of crap...I will instead take it off the stand and lie it on it's side or something even more damaging. GET IT!!! I do hope you read KB ya wanker!

[Clivoris]

Next time that fuckwit (who parks under the MSD building in Wellington with the oh so gay soft baby green and white vespa) does it to me again I'm going to be forced to 'move' your piece of shit myself while in the grip of a hulk out moment. Next time I will not be patient and almost stuff up my back trying to manouevre my bike out of the park without scratching your dumb looking piece of crap...I will instead take it off the stand and lie it on it's side or something even more damaging. GET IT!!! I do hope you read KB ya wanker!

:clap:Bwahaha. Go Girrrrl.

[sunhuntin]

fully agree, number one! i hate parking in town due to scooterists who think its ok to completely block another bike in. instead, i park a block away and walk. generally theres only one scooter and my bike using it, which suits fine.

[cheshirecat]

I've noticed recently that the Wellington City Council have been increasing the number of bike parks in the CBD. The parking wardens are also taking an incredibly common-sense approach to parking on the kerb. I make a habit of checking with them whether I am in a "safe" place and universally they have been friendly and said something like "if it isn't in the way it's ok, and thanks for asking":gob:
I've just sent them an e-mail praising this sensible approach. I challenge those with similar positive stories to do the same. A little love can go a long way.

Hi,

Read the above and sent a thank you via their complaints feedback. Reckon it's a shit job reading complaints all day so they would appreciate something pos.
got reply this am

Dear Mark,

Thank you for your email on Thursday 19 February giving us positive feedback regarding management of motorcycle parking in Wellington City.

It is always greatly appreciated to receive compliments and we have forwarded your email on to the Parking Enforcement Team for their attention.

Again, thank you for your feedback. If we can be of further assistance, Mark, or you have any questions about the Wellington City Council and our services please call our 24 hour Customer Contact Centre on ph: (04) 499 4444 or email: info@wcc.govt.nz.


Kind regards,



Kathleen

[Badjelly]

WHY? Real bikes most often have to lean over slightly when parked.

There's your problem. Get a bike with a centre stand. Then you can park with the rest of us.

[Clivoris]

Hi,

Read the above and sent a thank you via their complaints feedback. Reckon it's a shit job reading complaints all day so they would appreciate something pos.
got reply this am


Sweet. I got one of those too. With any luck it will have a small influence on how we are treated by the council and the wardens. It certainly can't hurt and they deserve to be told when they do good stuff.


There's your problem. Get a bike with a centre stand. Then you can park with the rest of us.

:rofl::rofl:Ow. Like they used to say at the Parthenon Milk Bar, "Do you know who your picking?".

[Number One]

There's your problem. Get a bike with a centre stand. Then you can park with the rest of us.
I haven't seen any that I like

[Nasty]

Its been fantastic .. there are lots of new parks .. we have had some real advocates working in the infrastructure team ... but those two have now gone ... I am sure Nudes and I will find another person to work on.

[Badjelly]

There's your problem. Get a bike with a centre stand. Then you can park with the rest of us.


I haven't seen any that I like

<meh>:banana:</meh>

[Number One]

<meh>:banana:</meh>
Hmmmm scorpio to replace my SV? NO DEAL :lol:

[Badjelly]

Hmmmm scorpio to replace my SV? NO DEAL :lol:

Hmmm. Tough but fair.

[Hawkeye]

I want some free love dammit :rolleyes:

BUT more than that I WANT scroter riders to have a little more fucking thought about the way they park!!!!

ATTENTION SCROTER RIDERS: top tips for parking in bike parks.

You don't need just less than a metre between you and other scooters...YOU DO however need at least 1/2 a metre between you and any REAL bikes.

WHY? Real bikes most often have to lean over slightly when parked - so parking up real close on both sides of real bikes (just cos you can step through and have a centre stand) IS NOT COOL. Next time that fuckwit (who parks under the MSD building in Wellington with the oh so gay soft baby green and white vespa) does it to me again I'm going to be forced to 'move' your piece of shit myself while in the grip of a hulk out moment. Next time I will not be patient and almost stuff up my back trying to manouevre my bike out of the park without scratching your dumb looking piece of crap...I will instead take it off the stand and lie it on it's side or something even more damaging. GET IT!!! I do hope you read KB ya wanker!


Tried to give you some green for this but alas, I need to spread some more around first. Just let me know when you do this and I will come and help. I'm sure we can reach the harbour if we try.

[Number One]

Tried to give you some green for this but alas, I need to spread some more around first. Just let me know when you do this and I will come and help. I'm sure we can reach the harbour if we try.
I'm just disappointed Mr oh so gay light green and white vespa isn't a KBer...btw HE AND ALL THE OTHER SCROTER riders that park there are clearly all afraid of a bit of rain...me and 4 other REAL bikes had the whole park to ourselves today.

PUSSIES :bleh:

[Hawkeye]

I'm just disappointed Mr oh so gay light green and white vespa isn't a KBer...btw HE AND ALL THE OTHER SCROTER riders that park there are clearly all afraid of a bit of rain...me and 4 other REAL bikes had the whole park to ourselves today.

PUSSIES :bleh:

Yeah! My place was also free of scroters today.
However, I did drag the old girl out for a spin today as she hasn't seen the light of day for over a month since the new sexy young thing appeared in the garage.:love:

I mean... I didn't want the young thing getting all wet and needing polished again:whistle:

[Number One]

Yeah! My place was also free of scroters today.
However, I did drag the old girl out for a spin today as she hasn't seen the light of day for over a month since the new sexy young thing appeared in the garage.:love:

I mean... I didn't want the young thing getting all wet and needing polished again:whistle:
You must spread yourself around all your ladies evenly or there will be catfights in the garage!

[Clivoris]

You must spread yourself around all your ladies evenly or there will be catfights in the garage!

Wise beyond your tender years are you.

[Number One]

Wise beyond your tender years are you.
Awww shucks - I must spread before giving it you again :blip: :lol:

[Number One]

Wise beyond your tender years are you.
I should also add that you sound a lot like this guy (http://www.crawfordsworld.com/family/BigBlueHouse/BigBlueHouse2002/images/yoda-beer.jpg) (in that post)

[Clivoris]

Awww shucks - I must spread before giving it you again :blip: :lol:

Save some for Sully Chick. He's the wise-guy what nailed you down.:lol: But I have to confess that Sully has slipped to 3rd, in the luckiest man in the world ratings. Skunk has convinced me that he is the current title holder and his argument completely neutralised my previously invincible kung-fu.

[davebullet]

No vespas today with the rain (the little there was when I travelled) - yippeee!. I park under the awning next to the Police central and there were only 4 bikes there all day. Mine, Mrs. B's and a mate at work (plus an unknown).

I often find scooterazzi try to jam themselves next to my bike.

Next time, the mighty roar of the SV exhaust will pump soot over those scummy scooters, and two wheel drive will be engaged and will turn said scooter into dinner plate.

[Clivoris]

I should also add that you sound a lot like this guy (http://www.crawfordsworld.com/family/BigBlueHouse/BigBlueHouse2002/images/yoda-beer.jpg) (in that post)

I dream of being that good looking with a full bottle of bourbon in hand. I'm also considering that I may be overestimating my luck by placing myself as 2nd luckiest man in the world. I am incredibly lucky, but my wife doesn't ride a murdercycle and has yet to buy me a toolbox. Might be time for a new thread.

[nudemetalz]

Yeah I cracked up today, after riding the Guzzi in the downpour this morning to park up and find only motorcycles and not one 2-wheeled shopping-basket to be seen.
Pussies !!! :yes:

There's yet another bikepark in Welly coming up. It's out the back of Farmers in Victoria Street, formally 2 carparks and just next to the 2 disabled parks.
Just thought it may be of interest. :)
I'll keep KB informed of any others coming along.

[portokiwi]

I want some free love dammit :rolleyes:

BUT more than that I WANT scroter riders to have a little more fucking thought about the way they park!!!!

ATTENTION SCROTER RIDERS: top tips for parking in bike parks.

You don't need just less than a metre between you and other scooters...YOU DO however need at least 1/2 a metre between you and any REAL bikes.

WHY? Real bikes most often have to lean over slightly when parked - so parking up real close on both sides of real bikes (just cos you can step through and have a centre stand) IS NOT COOL. Next time that fuckwit (who parks under the MSD building in Wellington with the oh so gay soft baby green and white vespa) does it to me again I'm going to be forced to 'move' your piece of shit myself while in the grip of a hulk out moment. Next time I will not be patient and almost stuff up my back trying to manouevre my bike out of the park without scratching your dumb looking piece of crap...I will instead take it off the stand and lie it on it's side or something even more damaging. GET IT!!! I do hope you read KB ya wanker!
:first: Just love when you talk nasty:clap: bling went your way :banana:

[Hawkeye]

Yeah I cracked up today, after riding the Guzzi in the downpour this morning to park up and find only motorcycles and not one 2-wheeled shopping-basket to be seen.
Pussies !!! :yes:

There's yet another bikepark in Welly coming up. It's out the back of Farmers in Victoria Street, formally 2 carparks and just next to the 2 disabled parks.
Just thought it may be of interest. :)
I'll keep KB informed of any others coming along.

Hey Nudemetlz
Do you have any say in where they place the new parks?
We need more around the Grey St area and I was thinking that there is a perfect place directly opposite the Bose shop on Customehouse Quay (outside the underwear shop). There are 2 parking bays between the corner and the Optimation House basement ramp. Ideal place to make a bike park as they are 2 stand alone cage parks at the moment. Probably get 15-20 bikes in there which would reduce the congestion outside ANZ on Grey st.

[Str8 Jacket]

I love being able to park my lil tractor in the basement, 3 floors below my office... :yes:

[nudemetalz]

Hey Nudemetlz
Do you have any say in where they place the new parks?
We need more around the Grey St area and I was thinking that there is a perfect place directly opposite the Bose shop on Customehouse Quay (outside the underwear shop). There are 2 parking bays between the corner and the Optimation House basement ramp. Ideal place to make a bike park as they are 2 stand alone cage parks at the moment. Probably get 15-20 bikes in there which would reduce the congestion outside ANZ on Grey st.

No not quite but I have been asked quite often my opinion on it.

I have voiced my opinion on the ANZ congestion more than once, believe me !!

[skid]

I've noticed recently that the Wellington City Council have been increasing the number of bike parks in the CBD. The parking wardens are also taking an incredibly common-sense approach to parking on the kerb. I make a habit of checking with them whether I am in a "safe" place and universally they have been friendly and said something like "if it isn't in the way it's ok, and thanks for asking":gob:
I've just sent them an e-mail praising this sensible approach. I challenge those with similar positive stories to do the same. A little love can go a long way.

All that praise must have gone to their heads because they are ticketing bikes on the pavement again. They really are a bunch of fuck heads.

"Parking enforcement should not be a business"

[Kendog]

All that praise must have gone to their heads because they are ticketing bikes on the pavement again. They really are a bunch of fuck heads.

"Parking enforcement should not be a business"

Where were they doing that?
I was on the footpath all day today (Boulcott Street) with no ticket.

[Clivoris]

All that praise must have gone to their heads because they are ticketing bikes on the pavement again. They really are a bunch of fuck heads.

"Parking enforcement should not be a business"

BUGGER:argh:

[Nasty]

All that praise must have gone to their heads because they are ticketing bikes on the pavement again. They really are a bunch of fuck heads.

"Parking enforcement should not be a business"

Ok ... parking enforcement is contracted and is not the council. If you have a problem either complain to the council or to Parkwise ... get a proper response and make sure that it is in writing.

[Bend-it]

Send a complimentary note and got a nice "thank you reply", feeling all warm and fuzzy now... Also, they sent a list of motorcycle parks around the city, which is attached here if any of you are interested.

[RocKai]

Can you park your bike anywhere after hours? (aka 6pm or weekend)? Footpath in weekend? In alleyway? Anyone has been ticketed for doing those?

[MarkH]

Can you park your bike anywhere after hours? (aka 6pm or weekend)? Footpath in weekend? In alleyway? Anyone has been ticketed for doing those?

Those loading zones and 5 minutes only parking spots are fine to park in by anybody after hours. The footpaths are not legal to park on and you could be fined for it - whether you would, I don't know.

[Badjelly]

Those loading zones and 5 minutes only parking spots are fine to park in by anybody after hours...

Yes, but remember that, due to a law change in the last year or 2, "after hours" no longer includes the weekend. Parking restrictions now apply 8am to 6pm every day except public holidays, unless specifically stated otherwise.

[RocKai]

Yea I got fined 40 bucks for parking in Loading Zone for 5 min in Weekend.