One less bike park in Chch

[JMemonic]

what were the wrong reasons they brought up?

The usage of these parks for the parking of shop bikes, the usage by cars.

I mentioned the fact I had seen a scooter in Bedford row several times that was parked sideways across the park thus effectively stopping 2 more bikes from using it and the fact the parking officers did nothing about it.

OAB's idea that we are a group of like minded riders might work, if folks have suggestions, preferably those who live in Christchurch or the surrounding areas and use Christchurch as a destination that we could put forward to the council.

Personally I would like to see a few more parks scattered around the city, and perhaps dedicated parks in council operated facility's, also the addition to the city plan that all shopping mall car parks must reserve at least 2 car parking bays and have them turned into motorcycle parks (and they must be accessible)

[Peril]

The usage of these parks for the parking of shop bikes, the usage by cars.

I mentioned the fact I had seen a scooter in Bedford row several times that was parked sideways across the park thus effectively stopping 2 more bikes from using it and the fact the parking officers did nothing about it.


Personally I would like to see a few more parks scattered around the city, and perhaps dedicated parks in council operated facility's, also the addition to the city plan that all shopping mall car parks must reserve at least 2 car parking bays and have them turned into motorcycle parks (and they must be accessible)

I'd take a guess and say that the scooter rider was a part timer and drove a car more often if they're parking like that.

I also noticed the other day that the bike parking that used to be in High St,outside the cafe and almost outside where Galaxy Records used to be has been removed...It has been a while since I've ridden a bike,so it may have been like that for years now?

[JMemonic]

Yeah that one has been gone for a while now, and the one on Cashel street around the corner.

[cynna]

got my reply from the CCC earlier this week

" Do not worry the M/C stand is only being relocated, it is our preference and also that of most bike owners to have M/C stands close to M/C shops, previously there was a bike shop at this location however it moved some time ago.

A new Bike related shop “Dirt Bike Gear” has opened up one block North of the old stand location on the same side of the street, it was decided to relocate the M/C stand to this location as the furniture shop at the old location could use the additional car park for customers and the Dirt bike shop one block to the North could do with a M/C stand.

The new stand will however be a P60 this is to stop bike shops putting their bikes on the stands for extended periods for promotional reasons.



Sorry for the inconvenience the trouble is it seems to be taking a while for the P&D contractor and the signs an marking contractor to get organised, so at the present time it is neither in nor out so to speak. I have checked this morning and understand the signs are up at the new location but the paint is not yet on the ground. I will chase the contractor along."

[JMemonic]

Nothing moves fast with the CCC, at least you got a reply as to the 60 minute parks shame if you want to park and go shopping, it will need to be watched closely as I am sure we will notice next summer a larger number of bikes or scooters filling stands quickly.

[cynna]

just complained to the council again. still waiting for the markings 6 weeks later

the 2 times i have gone to use this mc park this week a car has been parked there - i hope they havent been getting fined for this as its still looks like a car park. most of the time the old bike park is empty since its still painted yellow

maybe next month they will get onto it