Update!! From the Mayor’s office, care of Walker:
“The properties controlled by ODOT and CDDC (670 Cap and Rich/High corner) are still being negotiated. The City does not control the properties but is advocating for parking as a use on those spots.
We’ll start striping and signing Gay Street spots today, and the rest will come on line in the next few weeks.”
And the City of Columbus Report, complete with maps.
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I wish I could take off of work to go watch this, it’s at 10 AM today (Wednesday)! Exciting!!
NBC4 reports: “The city will open its first scooter parking lot on Gay Street between Third and High.”
And from a City Press Release:
Mayor to Announce New Parking Areas for Motorcycles and Scooters
Mayor Michael B. Coleman will team with City Councilmember Maryellen O’Shaughnessy and local scooter enthusiasts Wednesday morning to announce the City’s plan to add new on-street and alley parking Downtown, in the Short North and in the Brewery District specifically designated for motorcycles and scooters.
10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2008
61 East Gay Street, On sidewalk in front of Subway
I’m guessing they will unveil the lot on Gay Street, and announce their plans to open similar lots. Yay!!! This weekend I will scope it/them out and post some photos.
hat-tip to Walker of Columbus Underground. CU discussion can be found there too.
(Cross-posted on PB Scooter Time and Columbus Scooter Parking)
Awesome news. Glad to see how quickly our city leaders acted on getting this up and running.
I informed one of our city leaders yesterday that moves like this are not only cheap and easy for the city, they also stimulate the economy, as they encourage people to invest in scooters! I’m totally ready to buy one now that I know I’ll be able to park with ease. And you can bet I’ll be buying from a local retailer.