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Bike parking in Toronto.

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by kordasn, Jul 6, 2007.

  1. kordasn

    kordasn Member

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    Hi guys,

    I'm going to be riding my bike in Toronto for the first time (wish me luck, rather wish that I don't need luck), and although I believe parking bikes on Toronto streets is free, can you provide any advice, experience or things to look out for.

    Specifically I will be at

    http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=214%20Quee ... a=N&tab=wl

    Any advice?

    Thanks in advance!
     
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  2. Altus

    Altus Active Member

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    As I remember, parking at any CITY parking is free -- like on-street parking meters and parking machines.

    You can check their parking sites right on their website:
    Green P
     
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  3. XJTurboDan

    XJTurboDan Member

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    Using Google I found this gem: dated October of 2005
    Motorcycle parking
    Operators of motorcycles will benefit from a decision to give them free parking on Toronto streets. Council agreed to amend City bylaws in order to exempt motorcycles from parking fees at on-street parking meters/machines. The rationale is that parking receipts tend to disappear from parked motorcycles, resulting in unwarranted parking fines. Council also wants the Toronto Parking Authority to consider designating areas for motorcycle parking at its parking lots.
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    From City of Toronto's web:
    http://www.toronto.ca/council_highlight ... 102605.htm

    Dan
     
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  4. Torren

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    Another bonus about motorcycles here in the Toronto area, we can use the HOV - high occupancy vechicle lanes on the highways, normally reserved for cars with 3 or more people in them.
     
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    You might want to double check that - last I knew Ontario still doesn't allow motorcycles to use HOV lanes - you WILL get ticketed - trust me on this one.
    There was a whole flap about it, and a big petition submitted to the MTO, but as usual it did absolutely nothing.
     
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