Crackdown on motorbikes that block disability access on city footpaths

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Melbourne is the only Australian capital city where it is legal for motorcyclists to park on footpaths. From today, there'll be new restrictions, writes JewelTopsfield

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On a scorching summer day several years ago, double amputee Amanda Lawrie-Jones parked in a disability bay in Melbourne’s CBD.

But as the city becomes more congested, obstacles on footpaths including motorcycles, bikes, A-frame signs and cafe tables, are making pedestrian crowding worse and life very difficult for people with disabilities. “I had a mum who couldn’t walk towards the end,” Cr Pinder says. “For a year and a half, it was so difficult to open the door to get her walker out. I thought: ‘My God, this should never happen where disabled people are hindered so much’.”of CBD footpaths last November found footpaths were overflowing during the morning and lunch peak periods on 14 per cent of 140 blocks.

Ms Lawrie-Jones says the council is doing what it can, but she would like to see a total ban on motorcycles parking on footpaths. However, he opposed a total ban on parking on footpaths, saying people should be encouraged to ride motorcycles because they reduced congestion. “Until recently it hasn’t been a problem. There are lots of other things competing for footpath space now, including the delivery guys,” he said.

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JewelTopsfield Ah yes finally the big issues being covered

JewelTopsfield Great idea for Bikes and Showing Respect for Handicapped is a Must

geoffrey_payne JewelTopsfield Thank god. About time. auspol MSM

JewelTopsfield About time. Seriously they ride in our roads and yet they can park on footpaths..

JewelTopsfield About time! No where else in other major cities do they motorcycles to park where people walk!

JewelTopsfield There not serious? Someone bitter with their luck in life has complained.

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