Motorcycle friendy parking in Seattle - Page 2

pinoystarr · 02-15-2009, 11:01 PM

ya i know about BC, my brother lived up there for awhile. i remember when we used to go up there the starbucks (i think starbucks) robson near the cactus club, always had a ton of bikes just line up right outside.

and rusty that seattle dot map, just had me smashing my mouse and keyboard like a crazed monkey trying to figure it out.

also just to be clear, i am looking for a long term secure (preferrably under ground / covered) parking near belltown, because that is were i will be getting a place. i would wish for 24hr access but sometimes you cant get your wish.

Euromoto77 · 12-05-2010, 02:53 PM

here is a site with a few spots listed. most of them pay spot though.

http://usmotorcycleparking.com

nakedinseattle · 12-05-2010, 09:09 PM

i posted something about this a few weeks ago actually. you can park in restricted parking zones in seattle with a motorcycle. so when it says RPZ - 10 for zone 10 or something and like 2 hour parking from 6a-6p etc, you can just park there and it's legal to stay longer than the posted 2 hours. its in the seattle municipal code and was legal as of january 2010

here's link to thread
Seattle Motorcycle Parking

Seattle Municipal Code 11.72.351
Restricted parking zone.
A. No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle in violation of the posted or marked restrictions or when a permit or other authorization issued by the city is required as a condition for parking unless an RPZ permit pursuant to chapter 11.16 SMC or a disabled placard permit or license plate pursuant to RCW 46.16.381 or 46.16.390 is displayed in a specified place on the vehicle. As of January 1, 2010, motorcycles and scooters are authorized to park in an RPZ without an RPZ permit.

i find it funny that they improperly used an instead of a in front of RPZ in the law. unless theres some strange rule in english i'm unaware of

DesignGoggles · 12-09-2010, 08:43 PM

There is a website called SpotNINJA.com that has an archive of hundreds of parking locations in Seattle. Check it out!

http://www.spotninja.com

787 · 08-07-2012, 05:49 PM

There's a little lot that seems to be free right next to 1527 Western Ave

crotalus84 · 08-10-2012, 02:41 AM

I run the valet at the Crowne Plaza at 6th and Seneca. I do a 50% discount on posted rates for bikes, so if you are in before 9am it would be $7.00 for the day.

Bluuu · 08-10-2012, 07:52 AM

Originally Posted by motorzen

There is NO legal free parking in downtown Seattle.

Sidewalks, alleys, areas between marked spaces, and roads are all illegal parking spots.

This is not true. There are a few spots in pioneer square that are not marked where bikes can park free and not be ticketed. Granted, they have recently become farther and fewer between.

I have used them for the last few years and not received tickets. Before using them I spoke with two separate parking enforcement people. They told me that if there was not a no parking sign or striping on the ground, they had nothing to ticket me for. They also said this was true even if I could clearly see that there had once probably been a sign or striping.

You could debate the semantics of legal vs not illegal, but you still won't get ticketed in those spots if you follow a few simple guidelines.

Texasl · 08-10-2012, 08:44 AM

Originally Posted by Bluuu

This is not true. There are a few spots in pioneer square that are not marked where bikes can park free and not be ticketed. Granted, they have recently become farther and fewer between.

I have used them for the last few years and not received tickets. Before using them I spoke with two separate parking enforcement people. They told me that if there was not a no parking sign or striping on the ground, they had nothing to ticket me for. They also said this was true even if I could clearly see that there had once probably been a sign or striping.

You could debate the semantics of legal vs not illegal, but you still won't get ticketed in those spots if you follow a few simple guidelines.

I bet the posting of your picture on the bike with a sign saying "ticket this bike and I will date your daughter" helps just a bit.

Nathan · 08-10-2012, 09:08 AM

4-year old thread. *yawn*

They have some marked spots underneath the viaduct.

Plummy · 08-10-2012, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by Bluuu

This is not true. There are a few spots in pioneer square that are not marked where bikes can park free and not be ticketed. Granted, they have recently become farther and fewer between.

I have used them for the last few years and not received tickets. Before using them I spoke with two separate parking enforcement people. They told me that if there was not a no parking sign or striping on the ground, they had nothing to ticket me for. They also said this was true even if I could clearly see that there had once probably been a sign or striping.

You could debate the semantics of legal vs not illegal, but you still won't get ticketed in those spots if you follow a few simple guidelines.

Originally Posted by Nathan

4-year old thread. *yawn*

They have some marked spots underneath the viaduct.

shit changes over for years, dude.

Bluuu · 08-10-2012, 01:16 PM

Originally Posted by Nathan

4-year old thread. *yawn*

They have some marked spots underneath the viaduct.

You really expect a blind senile old fuck like me to check the date on a thread before commenting? Go whine to the asshole that bumped an old thread and leave us gibbering old fools alone.

Besides, haven't you ever heard the saying 'better late than never'?

Originally Posted by Texasl

I bet the posting of your picture on the bike with a sign saying "ticket this bike and I will date your daughter" helps just a bit.

Yeah...I don't really think we need to get bogged down in the details do we?


02-15-2009, 11:01 PM	#21
pinoystarr Newbie Joined: Feb 2009 From: seattle, wa	ya i know about BC, my brother lived up there for awhile. i remember when we used to go up there the starbucks (i think starbucks) robson near the cactus club, always had a ton of bikes just line up right outside. and rusty that seattle dot map, just had me smashing my mouse and keyboard like a crazed monkey trying to figure it out. also just to be clear, i am looking for a long term secure (preferrably under ground / covered) parking near belltown, because that is were i will be getting a place. i would wish for 24hr access but sometimes you cant get your wish. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-05-2010, 02:53 PM	#22
Euromoto77 Newbie Joined: Dec 2010 From: Seattle, wa	here is a site with a few spots listed. most of them pay spot though. http://usmotorcycleparking.com __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-05-2010, 09:09 PM	#23
nakedinseattle Streetfighter Joined: Oct 2010 From: bellevue I Ride: in the air	i posted something about this a few weeks ago actually. you can park in restricted parking zones in seattle with a motorcycle. so when it says RPZ - 10 for zone 10 or something and like 2 hour parking from 6a-6p etc, you can just park there and it's legal to stay longer than the posted 2 hours. its in the seattle municipal code and was legal as of january 2010 here's link to thread Seattle Motorcycle Parking Seattle Municipal Code 11.72.351 Restricted parking zone. A. No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle in violation of the posted or marked restrictions or when a permit or other authorization issued by the city is required as a condition for parking unless an RPZ permit pursuant to chapter 11.16 SMC or a disabled placard permit or license plate pursuant to RCW 46.16.381 or 46.16.390 is displayed in a specified place on the vehicle. As of January 1, 2010, motorcycles and scooters are authorized to park in an RPZ without an RPZ permit. i find it funny that they improperly used an instead of a in front of RPZ in the law. unless theres some strange rule in english i'm unaware of __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-09-2010, 08:43 PM	#24
DesignGoggles Newbie Joined: Dec 2010 From: DC	SpotNINJA.com There is a website called SpotNINJA.com that has an archive of hundreds of parking locations in Seattle. Check it out! http://www.spotninja.com __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-07-2012, 05:49 PM	#25
787 Newbie Joined: Aug 2012 From: Yakima	There's a little lot that seems to be free right next to 1527 Western Ave __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-10-2012, 02:41 AM	#26
crotalus84 Permit Joined: Apr 2012 From: Seatac I Ride: 96 CBR900RR	I run the valet at the Crowne Plaza at 6th and Seneca. I do a 50% discount on posted rates for bikes, so if you are in before 9am it would be $7.00 for the day. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-10-2012, 09:08 AM	#29
Nathan Peg Dragger Joined: Jul 2006 From: Seattle, WA	4-year old thread. yawn They have some marked spots underneath the viaduct. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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