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Didn't see this posted elsewhere:

https://bennetttheredonethat.bangordailynews.com/2016/07/07/portlands-mayor-has-his-own-solution-to-brutal-downtown-parking/

Great article. Part of the story is about parking garages not allowing two wheeled vehicles. Is there any reasonable justification why that is not allowed? I've had an occasion where I wasn't allowed in one in downtown Atlanta. In that case, I was ready, willing and fully able to pay for a space but I was refused. A second occasion I've run into seemingly arbitrary prejudice against a two wheeler was in a public outdoor lot (no fee) at a public event where I was ticketed for being in a space meant for a four wheeled vehicle.

I don't understand any distinction between two and four wheels when I pay my tag fees and drive on the same roads with all of the same rules as cars.

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Thanks! A step forward.

I understand the desire to use limited parking space efficiently. I always attempt to park in a space that is not suitable for a larger vehicle or share my space with other bikes. Seems like it is really an argument for local jurisdictions and parking facilities to designate more motorcycle/scooter parking.

Agreed. But, what can you do when other "legal" options aren't available? I'm always hesitant to park somewhere other than a legally designated parking space. If I had an assurance that I wouldn't get ticketed or towed, then I could find plenty of places to park. It's a "Catch 22". The situation we're left with is: "Sorry, you could've driven your car and parked here, but you didn't and we're going to punish you for that". Doesn't seem equitable.

Seems like something Ptown would be down with.

C'mon Portland. Lead the way. Incentivize two wheelers with more two wheeled friendly parking.

We had a similar situation in London when the docklands business area started up. A lot of us arrived by motorbike but there was little in the way of designated parking so we all parked wherever we thought was appropriate. We'd be fine for a month and then everyone would get ticketed but no real alternatives were available. I found out the engineer who was responsible for all the parking, explained the situation, and a short while later they installed official parking for hundreds of bikes. It didn't change where anyone parked but because it was official we didn't get ticketed anymore. The situation has improved even more these days with designated parking for bikes in all the car parks.

Mayor Rick Grey of Lancaster Pa is a scooterist, Lancaster City has free scooter at one parking garage near the city offices.

San Francisco has a lot of motorcycle only parking.

Santa Fe NM has a few designated parking spots for bikes around the downtown and Railyard areas. A couple of the city lots have spaces for bikes as well. As long as we pay the meters city doesnt hassle about parking in designated spots. Guess we are lucky!

What you said. Not much of that here on the (north) east coast, but a few places in Providence and Boston. Maybe wider sidewalks?

Makes sense. Probably the best place to opt for two wheel transportation.

I am glad I live in a small town where bike/scooter parking is not an issue. The law might hassle for speed, like 'too slow' to be on highway but legally, in IL, the minimum speed HAS to be posted for it to be illegal to run a small scooter or motorized bicycle on highways here. And we don't get bugged about where we park, ribbed about not riding a Harley, yes, but that has never bothered me. I just comment on my mpg and ask what they get.

I wish all cities would have officials riding scoots/motorbikes like this.
It would benefit us all.