Parking - why are bikers treated like 2nd class citizens?

[Ixion]

Having just started back at Auckland Uni I was utterly amazed at the stacks of motorcycle parking available. Bikes and scooters everywhere! Good stuff, provides entertainment as well by having a parade of people on scooters in shorts and jandals!

It didn't just happen you know.

[Grahameeboy]

Where is that? I was tehre yesterday and didn't notice it (probably because I didn't look, granted).

As to the OP - here in the Empire's crowning gem, bikers are definately not second class. We have reasonable amounts of (free) on street dedicated parking (arguing hard for more, but) . And bikes may park for free at the ends of metered parking areas everywhere in Auckland City. And parking in council car parks is plentiful, reserved and free. And if that still does not suit , then of course a bike may be parked in a car type parking space (one must pay then, but). Surely you can do the same? Not being provided with free dedicate parking is hardly being treated as a second class citizen.

There was probably a car in it!!..nah its opposite the Westpac Bank on the corner of Clarence Street / Victoria Street..

[nudemetalz]

All wrong.

It's because the council people don't ride bikes, and therefore couldn't give a toss about those nasty noisy things.

Actually not true. I do a lot of work behind the scenes trying to get us extra bike parks in Welly.

[PirateJafa]

Actually, not true. I do a lot of work behind the scenes trying to get us extra bike parks in Welly.

I was talking about the article, which is in the UK.

[nudemetalz]

Totally realise that, but most people on here believe the councils don't care much for bike-parking.
Infrastructure and Parking here at Welly City Council have opened quite a lot of new bike parks this year.
I've had a bit of input into it, like asked where good spots are from a biker's perspective.

[PirateJafa]

In front of the pub is usually the winner.

[PrincessBandit]

... And parking in council car parks is plentiful, reserved and free.

Truly?? I take it that is as long as you're not in a car designated spot? i.e. park in any of the "dead" zones where you're not obstructing a cars access.

I'd have never done that because I'd be too afraid to come back to an empty space where I'd parked.

[Danae]

Totally realise that, but most people on here believe the councils don't care much for bike-parking.
Infrastructure and Parking here at Welly City Council have opened quite a lot of new bike parks this year.
I've had a bit of input into it, like asked where good spots are from a biker's perspective.

Bike parking seems a lot more positive in Wellington. I went there a little while back this year and saw bikes parked everywhere (even on footpaths).

[Ixion]

Truly?? I take it that is as long as you're not in a car designated spot? i.e. park in any of the "dead" zones where you're not obstructing a cars access.

I'd have never done that because I'd be too afraid to come back to an empty space where I'd parked.

There are signposted areas for bikes, but in general, yes, just tuck it out of the way . Sky City also have free bike parking, same deal.

But, caution. This ONLY applies to Auckland City and Sky City car parks. The Wilson and Tournament parking ones are variable, depends on the manager.