Comments on: City Installing Additional Disabled Parking Bays

By: Mb

Mb — Mon, 23 Dec 2019 11:39:04 +0000

Again
A City hall completely out of touch with reality
And the usual suspects shouting about bigger fines and nowhere to park
First there is always PLENTY of parking in town at the lots and if you can’t afford $2 for an hour or $4 for the day At BH you A. Should probably not have a car and B. Should not be shopping
However, on the flip side, NO bigger fines will not help. People don’t pay fines as it is… ask the courts about their backlog of traffic fines… you are adding to a huge growing percent off our population who will never get credit due to fines and debt owed…bottom line people who do this kind of thing can’t afford it
Solution is more dedicated traffic cops walking the beat reminding people NO you can’t double park NOR can you block entrances NOR can you take a disabled spot … the culture here is to simple break road rules, fines don’t deter
A final point city hall needs to make it easier overall to park in city so perhaps some marketing and goodwill (they need that after their $18mln screwup) gestures like free parking on a weekends or once a month sometimes would go a long way or reducing BH to $1 during certain times
But no they just keep making it more difficult to Buy Bermuda

By: Jah Rastafari

Jah Rastafari — Sun, 22 Dec 2019 12:08:41 +0000

The City is totally unliveable for residents. I do NOT bring a car into Hamilton because the parking is expensive and hard to find at the best of times. I question the wisdom of creating more disabled spaces as they are often empty and seldom used. Also any person with a slight ailment can get a sticker and a free ride.

By: Barbara D Cooper

Barbara D Cooper — Sat, 21 Dec 2019 14:09:25 +0000

‘Too Little, Too Late’ or ‘It’s about time’ ! Let’s have immediate ACTION not just TALK ! Drivers (especially offenders) need to be held responsible for parking offences .. especially in handicapped bays when they are not displaying tags . Some cities in Canada charge a fine of $ 5000.00 – bays have clear signage and are regularly monitored, and the fine must be paid within 24 hours. If not paid by then offenders are contacted and can be given a jail sentence.

By: sandgrownan

sandgrownan — Sat, 21 Dec 2019 14:06:30 +0000

Use the car parks.

By: 10 Toes

10 Toes — Sat, 21 Dec 2019 13:47:38 +0000

I applaud the thought but until (HOPEFULLY AS NOTED IN NEW YEAR) a significant and severe penalty is levied and ENFORCED its like peeing into the wind. Perhaps Mr Caines you will also look at the abuse usage of parking in LOADING ZONES, DOUBLE PARKING “WITH FLASHERS or WITHOUT” on ALL streets and lastly parking on DOUBLE YELLOW lines. I am sure the city could run on a profit if enforced. To speed the issue of tickets up hand held pc’s with printer instead of 1900′s era hand written and station 2 each wardens (that diont have friends ) on Church,Reid,Front,QUEEN alone would pay their wages and make city some $. Or BUY 2 tow trucks and a paylaoder to remove offenders

By: Dunn juice

Dunn juice — Sat, 21 Dec 2019 10:21:26 +0000

Agreed very inconsiderate people.

By: Make fine to $5000

Make fine to $5000 — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 22:27:00 +0000

Increase the penalty to $5000 for these parking abusers and definitely get (Ms. U know who) who is a constant daily no compassion for others abuse Parker

By: Mrs.B

Mrs.B — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 20:22:03 +0000

That is great news but until something is don’t about the abuse of these spaces this means nothing.

By: Tom Hall

Tom Hall — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 20:00:37 +0000

Parking in the city in general needs to be improved overall. This is why I tend to purchase goods online. Such a hassle trying to find parking in the COH, especially this time of year

By: Ms. You Know Who

Ms. You Know Who — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 16:44:09 +0000

I hope you start with the abusers on Union street. Every time I try and park in my usual disabled bay, it’s taken by a handicapped person. They have absolutely no regard for my able bodied self. I need another cigg break. I’m all worked up.