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The London borough of Hackney are looking to charge for motorcycling parking, so if you could fill in the consultation questionnaire to help your fellow biker please do.

https://consultation.hackney.gov.uk/par ... torcycles/

Thank you

Done. Used the following:

According to a Belgian study, if 10% of us swapped our cars for motorcycles, there would be 20% more parking spaces and a 40% fall in traffic congestion for all. The resulting reduction of congestion would have a massive positive impact on the levels of pollution from all vehicles, regardless of their individual emissions.
The economic and financial impact of congestion would also be reduced. Congestion has a huge effect on the economy, with one report by The INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard suggesting it could cost the UK economy £30bn annually.
Our roads would require less maintenance and would be a safer place for motorcyclists (aka citizens!) to ride. Because you can fit three motorcycles into a regular car parking space, the effects on parking availability would be profound.
The study also modelled a scenario whereby 25% of drivers swapped their cars for scooters or mopeds. The result was a complete elimination of congestion.
With the above in mind, no I don't believe increasing barriers to motorcycling brings any benefit to Hackney


Then added:

Increasing levels of safety and security for motorcyclists should not be seen as a side benefit to a more punitive scheme. Following my previous proposals, this should be done a s away of increasing PTW traffic, not reducing it!

Done, although these consultations always feel like a case of "It's happening but here's a form that might make you feel like you have a view". Remember the No To Bike Parking Tax protests?

Done, but I always feel these surveys get ignored, they'll just do what they want anyway b'stards.