Scooter and bike parking just got simpler
Riding a Vespa around Sydney was just a little bit guerrilla until now.
Scooters are obviously better for the gridlocked streets than cars, but were still (theoretically) subject to the same fines. And a problem, because there was no workable way to display tickets on bikes. I say theoretically because I don’t know anyone who got fined for parking without buying a ticket. Still, a real concern.
(Untimed parking spaces map for the city)
The council’s announced changes for scooters and bikes in the city (meaning Darlinghurst and Kings Cross, the CBD, Pyrmont, Redfern and Ultimo):
- no tickets in timed areas – still need to watch the time restrictions
- 100 more untimed parking spaces in CBD – total 700 spots
- anchor points and locking rails for motorcycles trial in untimed parking areas
- cheaper on-street parking permits for city residents
Great, but not a moment too soon.
It doesn’t come close to being able to park on the footpath in Melbourne but this sounds like a big improvement! I’ve been riding for 15 years but riding in Sydney is something I’ve never wanted to do because the government and the councils have neglected the parking situation and ignored the reduction in congestion when more car drivers switch to two wheels. Finally they appear to be learning.
Fitzroyalty
19 Jan 09 at 12:44 pm
True, and it’s just a trial at the moment, and at that, only a small section of the city – Darlinghurst and Kings Cross, the CBD, Pyrmont, Redfern and Ultimo – still, a good start.
ml
26 Jan 09 at 7:21 am
Interesting article. Were did you got all the information from… :)
Tia
12 May 09 at 7:30 am