ONE-HOUR PARKING

Evening Post, Volume CXIV, Issue 18, 21 July 1932, Page 13

ONE-HOUR PARKING

MOTORISTS' OPINION

DISTINCT IMPROVEMENT

"We think that the new bylaw which was submitted to the City Council on Thursday last is a big improvement on the existing one," said Mr. E. A. Batt, president of the Wellington Automobile) Club yesterday. "Actually it does give relief to business people in the centre of the city by providing for one-hour parking instead of 30 minutes, as has been the case for the. last five years. Tho hour does, allow a business man reasonable time to look round and make his purchases in the wholesale houses or to consult with ' indentors. Similarly it gives people reasonable tiuio to do their shopping, consult their lawyers, dentists, doctors, or anyone else. "We want people to come and do their shopping in Wellington, and not harass them with restrictions whilst they are here," said' Mr. Batt. "There are some cities which spend thousands of pounds annually .inducing people to visit them. The City Council and all. concerned should set themselves out to make it as easy as possible for-such people to stay in Wellington, and everyone who does so is a potential spender. "Tor that reason I think there should be provision made for all-day parking, without having to go to tho. outskirts of the city," Mr. Batt continued. "I would not have anything of the sort in the narrower and busier streets—that would be unreasonable. But there is no reason why such provision should not bo made in the wider and less congested thoroughfares, such as that part of Jervois quay south of the Fire Brigade Station, Cable street, a part of Customhouse quay (alongside the Harbour Board sheds), and in some of those quiet streets around about the Supreme Court."

In conclusion, Mr. Batt said motorists •lid appreciate the attitude of Councillor Huggins and the members of the By-la-,vs Committee, in meeting their wishes in connection with ■ the new bylaw. .