Free motorcycle parking

[*Rach*]

Hi All - found this article in SMH today. Thought it might interest some.

Motorcylists to park for free in Sydney

Motorcyclists and scooter riders can park in Sydney's CBD and inner-city suburbs for free from today, in a 12-month trial designed to encourage locals to leave their car at home.

Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore says the trial, decided at a City of Sydney Council meeting last night, exempts motorcycle and scooter riders from payment, but they must still park in designated areas and comply with existing time restrictions.

"More and more motorists are feeling the pinch of rising petrol prices and are switching to motorbikes and scooters which can use far less fuel and reduce congestion by taking up less space on roads," Ms Moore said in a statement.

"The Motorcycle and Scooter Strategy supports our commitment to sustainable transport options and the shift away from large, polluting vehicles to smaller vehicles to complement walking, cycling and public transport."

During the trial, motorcyclists and scooter riders will no longer need to buy or display a ticket in parking meter zones within the City of Sydney local government area, which includes the CBD, Pyrmont, Redfern, Ultimo, Darlinghurst, Paddington and Kings Cross.

They will also be able to park in the Goulburn Street parking station for only $6 a day, where rail and gear lockers will be introduced.

The new parking arrangements complement the city's existing 600 free, untimed motorcycle parking spots.

An additional 100 untimed parking spots for motorcyclists are currently being created in the north of the CBD.

[red_dave]

Lets hope that with the increase in 2 wheeled traffic, we don't see an increase in accidents.

The free parking thing is good though!

[Jeebz10R]

Bout time! Its a good move, so make use of the trial!

[JetPilot]

Motorcyclist should get free rego, free green slips, free parking, free fuel cause we deserve it.....

[mick_dundee]

Here in Mexico we have these things called footpaths, make for great free parking spots