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btm · 7-Nov-08, 2:53 PM

Motorcyclists to park free in Sydney CBD

Motorcyclists to park free in Sydney CBD - bikes.drive.com.au

Motorcyclists and scooter riders can park in Sydney's CBD and inner-city suburbs for free from Tuesday, in a 12-month trial.

Motorcyclists and scooter riders can park in Sydney's CBD and inner-city suburbs for free from Tuesday, 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 on Monday 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.

cruisingal · 7-Nov-08, 8:53 PM

Good move

btm · 10-Nov-08, 10:16 AM

about time i say!

7-Nov-08, 2:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
btm Racer Member Since: Sep 2008 Location: 'The Shire' State: New South Wales Gender: Posts: 360 My Mood: btm's Garage Thanks: 32 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	Motorcyclists to park free in Sydney CBD Motorcyclists to park free in Sydney CBD Motorcyclists to park free in Sydney CBD - bikes.drive.com.au Motorcyclists and scooter riders can park in Sydney's CBD and inner-city suburbs for free from Tuesday, in a 12-month trial. Motorcyclists and scooter riders can park in Sydney's CBD and inner-city suburbs for free from Tuesday, 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 on Monday 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. __________________ Bryan - '97 Suzuki GSXR600

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cruisingal Super Moderator Post Haw B&S Ambassador Member Since: Jun 2007 Location: Latrobe Valley State: Victoria Gender: Posts: 9,055 My Mood: cruisingal's Garage Thanks: 226 Thanked 95 Times in 82 Posts Blog Entries: 4	Re: Motorcyclists to park free in Sydney CBD Good move __________________ Laughter burns calories....how funny is that? Lianne

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btm Racer Member Since: Sep 2008 Location: 'The Shire' State: New South Wales Gender: Posts: 360 My Mood: btm's Garage Thanks: 32 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Motorcyclists to park free in Sydney CBD about time i say! __________________ Bryan - '97 Suzuki GSXR600