Well ive just sent this morning a letter to Our Beloved Mayor bit late but hey its the thought and persistance that counts eh!!
Dear Kerry,
I have just learned today that Wellington City Council is proposing to charge a fee for motorcyclist to park in the city. I understand that there was to be a committee meeting to discuss the proposal today. I also understand that there was a web page for people to have their say on the matter. This web page appears to be unavailable now, probably due to the deadline for the meeting. I am a motorcycle commuter and I am annoyed that I didn't hear about this till today. I am more annoyed that I have not had the opportunity to air my opinion. I DO read the Dominion Post daily and have regular contact with other motorcycle commuters and I, as have many others, have never heard about this proposal…In any case, here are my views. Can you please pass them on to the person or committee involved with this issue. The proposal to charge motorcyclist a fee to park in Wellington city seems to be self-defeating. The proposed rate of $1 per hour equates to about the same daily rate as early bird parking for a car in a parking building. This will encourage the two wheeled commuters to take their car instead, and further add to congestion on Wellington streets. I have always seen free parking as reward for making the effort to take the bike and ease the congestion on the roads and parking.
Thanks for your time in reading this letter and I look forward to further correspondence with your office,
Regards
Brett Lindsay.
