Wellington says no to bikes on footpath.

**Grahameeboy** · 20th November 2007, 21:39

I found this for Wellington

Parking Offences that Incur a $60 Fine
parking on or within six metres of an intersection
parking on or near a pedestrian crossing
parking on a broken yellow line
double parking
inconsiderate parking
parking on a clearway
parking on a bus-only lane
All other parking offences under the Act incur a $40 fine, including parking on footpaths.

So it seems that it is an offence to park on footpaths.

**Timber020** · 20th November 2007, 22:04

Whats the ticket for taking up a pre payed car park?

**Wally Simmonds** · 20th November 2007, 22:12

I don't understand why this is only now being enforced. It is simply a case of profit making? Who exactly are these people serving by ticketing bikes on footpaths? It makes no sense to me.

**James Deuce** · 20th November 2007, 22:15

Be quiet. According to your profile, you don't even have a bike Wally Simmonds! Go to bed! It's past your bed time lad.

**Kendog** · 20th November 2007, 22:22

Originally Posted by Jim2

Be quiet. According to your profile, you don't even have a bike Wally Simmonds! Go to bed! It's past your bed time lad.

You are on fire tonight.

But in all seriousness, I wonder what is going to happen tomorrow morning once the inadequate number of bike parks are filled up.

**rwh** · 20th November 2007, 22:37

Originally Posted by Jim2

http://www.lafn.org/~dave/trans/ener...vs_autoEE.html

http://www.lafn.org/~dave/trans/ener..._mt_saveE.html

The dude's a rabid greeny too, he's not working for Chrysler or Ford.

Interesting stuff, thanks. Will have to think on that a bit, but I think I'm right in concluding that:

Trains may be less efficient now, but could be made much more so - they need to be lighter and more utilised. AFAIK the main reason for the extreme weight is to deal with the forces involved in shunting long trains - if commuter rail involved effectively buses on rails - only 30-40 seats - they could be much lighter, and also spaced out more giving less waiting time and hopefully better ridership (and much less wasted space for off-peak services). Driver costs would go up, of course, since you'd need more of them. 15-seat railcars would be the same only moreso - I guess what size is best would depend on the specific circumstances.

The real answer is to not travel.

In the meantime, I'll commute on my bike feeling a bit less guilty - thanks :-)

I might also look at cheaper (to run) bikes ...

Richard

**Aerox50** · 21st November 2007, 08:17

Originally Posted by RantyDave

I was under the impression it's legal to park on the footpath provided you didn't block anyone/thing.

Dave

Thats only for us moped riders

http://www.landtransport.govt.nz/roa...ed-riders.html

You must not leave a moped blocking the footpath.

**Dodger** · 21st November 2007, 09:07

Originally Posted by Aerox50

Thats only for us moped riders

http://www.landtransport.govt.nz/roa...ed-riders.html

I wonder if the average parking thug can tell the difference between a 50cc and a 100cc scooter?

**Aerox50** · 21st November 2007, 11:44

Originally Posted by Dodger

I wonder if the average parking thug can tell the difference between a 50cc and a 100cc scooter?

I would imagine so... they have a different rego class

**judecatmad** · 21st November 2007, 11:55

Originally Posted by Grahameeboy

I found this for Wellington

Parking Offences that Incur a $60 Fine
parking on or within six metres of an intersection

That's hilarious - most roadside parks go up to within about 1 or 2m of intersections!!!

Let's ticket everybody! That'll solve Wellington's traffic problems......only then the public transport system will fall over cos it can't cope with the volume...

**sels1** · 21st November 2007, 12:00

From May last year, a reply from my email to Council re the possiblity to charging for bike parking. There is a later one I will post when I find it.

Thank you for your email about charging for motorcycle parking in the CBD.

I can assure you that the Council has not made any decision to charge for motorcycle parking, nor is it considering any such proposal, so I am unclear as to what has caused your concern.

All I can think of is that wires have been crossed over a proposal in our Draft Parking Policy to look into motorcycle parking in the CBD, including the location and number of parking spaces. An appendix of the main report that went to the Council's Strategy and Policy Committee last week included a question regarding the issue of pricing, but this is just a question and does not constitute a Council decision or an intention to charge.

You may wish to read the draft Parking Policy which is being consulted on from 3 May. You can read the policy online at www.wellington.govt.nz and are welcome to make a submission. However, I will also ask Council officers to treat the email you have already sent me as a submission.

Yours sincerely

Kerry Prendergast
MAYOR

Update - Doh - looks like I deleted it. But I know the Council have just reviewed the parking policies....