WCC is about to stab all motorcyclists in the back

[DougieNZ]

And sometimes in life, one reaps what one sows.

Dammit...snapped! (me) (Hitcher)

[Ratti]

Point I was making was media are good at making a banquet out of a few simple ingredients...not on a high horse at all! Can't say that anyone there LOOKED threatening

darn, and I was trying so hard!

[Number One]

My hand bag is bigger than all of yours!

Skiting bitch!

[StoneY]

Hmmm. That depends on the quality of the relationship between an organisation's spokesperson and the reporter concerned. All relationships are based on trust. Media relationships are no different. If spokespeople don't make it clear as to what may be on or off the record, then a reporter can't be blamed for that.

Very good point Mr Hitcher and due to previous dealings trust was high, and 'off the record' was clearly defined.
I wont be caught napping again that I can assure you of.
However...moot point now.
Change of leadership imminent
You shall all hear of it soon enough

[Bald Eagle]

Next round people.
More bus lanes in Wellington central

The effect of the bus lane would be limited to the length of kerbside parking between Majoribanks St and Elizabeth Street which has space for around 12 cars plus a loading zone and motorcycle stand. Over this length parking would not be available 4pm to 6pm weekdays but available at all other times.

[Paul in NZ]

FFS - this is getting stupid. Fucking busses (mostly with fuck all people aboard) are running riot around the place. Jesus - just build a few terminus type places and run the things to there and walk the last 10 mins....

Has the council got shares in the bloody bus company or something?

[Berg]

Some of us would have liked to attend the WCC meeting but due to working and also having to be careful as to "taking sides" I was forced to stay out of it.
After the media beat-up, I'm glad I did. Yes, it was a good result but at what cost?
Maybe somebody should look into how much "funding" Go Wellington buses get from both WCC and NZTA. It may lead towards a reason for more bus lanes.

[oneofsix]

Next round people.
More bus lanes in Wellington central

The effect of the bus lane would be limited to the length of kerbside parking between Majoribanks St and Elizabeth Street which has space for around 12 cars plus a loading zone and motorcycle stand. Over this length parking would not be available 4pm to 6pm weekdays but available at all other times.

I'm just trying to picture Wellington Motorcycles losing the bike parking at their front door. Makes for some interesting scenarios.

[riffer]

Here's the plan for bus priority lanes in Kent Terrace. As you can clearly see, there will be NO PARKING WHATSOEVER BETWEEN 4-6pm outside Wellington Motorcycles under the new plan.

It will be interesting to see the effect that has on WMCC business if their customers are no longer able to park outside.

[James Deuce]

Next round people.
More bus lanes in Wellington central

The effect of the bus lane would be limited to the length of kerbside parking between Majoribanks St and Elizabeth Street which has space for around 12 cars plus a loading zone and motorcycle stand. Over this length parking would not be available 4pm to 6pm weekdays but available at all other times.

Small-minded arseholes looking for revenge then?

[Deano]

If I was Garry Gill I'd be on the phone to Council's strategic development team/business development officer. I bet he pays a shit load of rates to them.

That's just crappy.

[Katman]

Small-minded arseholes looking for revenge then?

Someone should offer up Stoney as a sacrifice.






(Oh that's right, he's already fallen on his own sword).

[riffer]

Could be a bad move. Y'see before they were just pushing around the scooter riders and commuters.

Now they're messing with Harley riders.

This has the potential to get just a little bit messy.

And Dave Burgess - before you go all silly and start writing all sorts of shit - I ain't calling for any disruption here mate. Down boy.

[Bald Eagle]

As well as the bike park issue there is also the footpath width outside the Embassy Theatre which would need to be modified so now they will also be affecting pedestrian safety.

Watch this space folks.

[Bald Eagle]

Here's our timeline folks.

Subject to Councillor approval, it is proposed to advertise the traffic resolutions covering the recommended bus priority measures on 23 August and to report back to SPC with feedback and recommendations on 22 September, prior to a final Council decision.