Motorcycle parking in Sydney
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:51 pm
Sydney free parking plan for two wheels
July 24, 2008 - 1:16PM
Motorcycle and scooter riders will be able to park for free on streets controlled by the Sydney City Council in its proposal to encourage smaller, more environmentally-friendly modes of travel.
Lord Mayor Clover Moore today launched a draft of the City of Sydney Motorcycle and Scooter Strategy, which also proposes cheaper road tolls for those travelling on two wheels, and the installation of public charging points for electric motorcycles.
"The city is committed to sustainable transport options and supports the gradual shift away from large, polluting vehicles to smaller, more efficient vehicles to complement walking, cycling and public transport," Ms Moore told reporters in Sydney.
Between 2001 and 2007 there had been a significant increase in the number of registered motorcycles, and scooters to about 1.5 per cent of traffic movements throughout Sydney, she said.
"For some years motorcycle (riders) have suffered inequalities and also had problems with safety and security and this strategy is a move to address (those problems)," Ms Moore said.
"Clearly with congestion in Sydney and increased petrol prices being an incentive, people are looking for alternatives."
In addition to 600 free untimed parking spots already offered across the city for motorbikes, the plan. which covers the whole of the councils area, will allow scooters and motorcycles to park free in ticketed street parking zones, so long as they comply with time limits.
The plan will also trial street locking devices for motorcycles in some areas, offer discounted rates at parking stations and for residential parking permits, and promote improved motorcycle awareness by car drivers.
The plan, which will be considered by the council's transport committee next week before a period of public consultation and a 12 month trial, was developed with the help of the Motorcycle Council of NSW.
On average a scooter uses between 3.6 litres and 4.2 litres of petrol per 100 km, compared to more than 10 litres per 100 kilometres for a typical Australian six cylinder family car.
"Savings are not only in money ... but it's also every litre of fuel that isn't burnt doesn't turn into greenhouse gas and that's even more important," plan author Peter Thoeming told reporters.
Questioned about motorcycles running on coal-fired electric power still harming the atmosphere, Ms Moore said the draft strategy was a plan for the future.
"Wait until we get out green transformers across the grid. We are talking about the future," she said.
Ms Moore says she has not considered becoming a member of the scooter brigade herself, but she has recently bought a new bicycle and swapped her mayoral car for a hybrid Toyota Prius.
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Motorcycle Council Welcomes City of Sydney Motorcycle and Scooter Strategy
Sydney, 24th July 2008: The Motorcycle Council of NSW has welcomed the City of Sydney Motorcycle and Scooter Strategy launched today by the City. The new strategy includes a range of initiatives which make riding and parking motorcycles in the city, safer and more convenient and redresses past oversights which has seen motorcyclists omitted from Transport Policy.
Guy Stanford, Chairman of the MCC says this strategy signals an important turning point for motorcycle and scooter riders being specifically included in the development of Transport Policy.
“Up until now the needs of motorcycle and scooter riders have been ignored from a Transport Planning perspective. This strategy acknowledges that motorcycles are a separate class of transport and the needs of people who ride them are different from those of car drivers,” said Stanford.
With consistently rising numbers of motorcycle and scooter riders in Sydney and petrol prices increasing the City of Sydney claims that the strategy was designed to improve the safety of motorcyclists. The strategy will also support sustainable transport options and encourage a gradual shift away from large, polluting vehicles to smaller more efficient vehicles.
“We believe the City of Sydney has shown tremendous leadership with this initiative and created a clear, actionable plan to ensure that motorcycle and scooter riders are more effectively catered for on our city streets. Our future includes motorcycles and this is the first strategy that has taken decisive steps towards supporting sustainable transport options.”
About the Motorcycle Council of NSW
The Motorcycle Council of NSW is an internationally recognised umbrella group for motorcycle clubs, associations and ride groups in the state of NSW. Established in 1982, the MCC represents over 47 clubs, with more than 38,000 riders.
More information about the City of Sydney strategy can be found here:
http://www.sydneymedia.com.au/html/3657 ... ?orig=Home
Media Enquiries:
Guy Stanford
Chairman
Motorcycle Council of NSW
0417 661 827
July 24, 2008 - 1:16PM
Motorcycle and scooter riders will be able to park for free on streets controlled by the Sydney City Council in its proposal to encourage smaller, more environmentally-friendly modes of travel.
Lord Mayor Clover Moore today launched a draft of the City of Sydney Motorcycle and Scooter Strategy, which also proposes cheaper road tolls for those travelling on two wheels, and the installation of public charging points for electric motorcycles.
"The city is committed to sustainable transport options and supports the gradual shift away from large, polluting vehicles to smaller, more efficient vehicles to complement walking, cycling and public transport," Ms Moore told reporters in Sydney.
Between 2001 and 2007 there had been a significant increase in the number of registered motorcycles, and scooters to about 1.5 per cent of traffic movements throughout Sydney, she said.
"For some years motorcycle (riders) have suffered inequalities and also had problems with safety and security and this strategy is a move to address (those problems)," Ms Moore said.
"Clearly with congestion in Sydney and increased petrol prices being an incentive, people are looking for alternatives."
In addition to 600 free untimed parking spots already offered across the city for motorbikes, the plan. which covers the whole of the councils area, will allow scooters and motorcycles to park free in ticketed street parking zones, so long as they comply with time limits.
The plan will also trial street locking devices for motorcycles in some areas, offer discounted rates at parking stations and for residential parking permits, and promote improved motorcycle awareness by car drivers.
The plan, which will be considered by the council's transport committee next week before a period of public consultation and a 12 month trial, was developed with the help of the Motorcycle Council of NSW.
On average a scooter uses between 3.6 litres and 4.2 litres of petrol per 100 km, compared to more than 10 litres per 100 kilometres for a typical Australian six cylinder family car.
"Savings are not only in money ... but it's also every litre of fuel that isn't burnt doesn't turn into greenhouse gas and that's even more important," plan author Peter Thoeming told reporters.
Questioned about motorcycles running on coal-fired electric power still harming the atmosphere, Ms Moore said the draft strategy was a plan for the future.
"Wait until we get out green transformers across the grid. We are talking about the future," she said.
Ms Moore says she has not considered becoming a member of the scooter brigade herself, but she has recently bought a new bicycle and swapped her mayoral car for a hybrid Toyota Prius.
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Motorcycle Council Welcomes City of Sydney Motorcycle and Scooter Strategy
Sydney, 24th July 2008: The Motorcycle Council of NSW has welcomed the City of Sydney Motorcycle and Scooter Strategy launched today by the City. The new strategy includes a range of initiatives which make riding and parking motorcycles in the city, safer and more convenient and redresses past oversights which has seen motorcyclists omitted from Transport Policy.
Guy Stanford, Chairman of the MCC says this strategy signals an important turning point for motorcycle and scooter riders being specifically included in the development of Transport Policy.
“Up until now the needs of motorcycle and scooter riders have been ignored from a Transport Planning perspective. This strategy acknowledges that motorcycles are a separate class of transport and the needs of people who ride them are different from those of car drivers,” said Stanford.
With consistently rising numbers of motorcycle and scooter riders in Sydney and petrol prices increasing the City of Sydney claims that the strategy was designed to improve the safety of motorcyclists. The strategy will also support sustainable transport options and encourage a gradual shift away from large, polluting vehicles to smaller more efficient vehicles.
“We believe the City of Sydney has shown tremendous leadership with this initiative and created a clear, actionable plan to ensure that motorcycle and scooter riders are more effectively catered for on our city streets. Our future includes motorcycles and this is the first strategy that has taken decisive steps towards supporting sustainable transport options.”
About the Motorcycle Council of NSW
The Motorcycle Council of NSW is an internationally recognised umbrella group for motorcycle clubs, associations and ride groups in the state of NSW. Established in 1982, the MCC represents over 47 clubs, with more than 38,000 riders.
More information about the City of Sydney strategy can be found here:
http://www.sydneymedia.com.au/html/3657 ... ?orig=Home
Media Enquiries:
Guy Stanford
Chairman
Motorcycle Council of NSW
0417 661 827
