PARKing Day 02

[GaryLHJR]

In reality, the code book is absent, or at least vague, in prohibiting the use of parking spaces for something like this. For example, bicycles ARE allowed to use on-street parking, similar to motorcycles. Bicycles were parked in these spots during the event. It could be argued that it's similar to someone eating lunch inside of their SUV while parked in parking space. Although, motorists aren't so willing to put money int he meter.

[lostgears01]

Sneaky: I'm happy to respond to comments and questions that appear constructive. You've obviously missed the point and the intention of the event. And I know better than to attempt to convince people of something they don't want to believe in.

Snarky comments are another thing completely. Yours show ignorance and contempt of the nature of democracy. I sincerely hope that your walks on the pedestrian right of way (sidewalks) are safe and unencumbered by vehicular molestations.

[SneakyC9]

I'll answer my own question. There is nothing in the vehicle code permitting this type of activity. You've got the book, so look up 257.676b and stay off the road. The city has sidewalks, benches, and parks for a reason.

[GaryLHJR]

Actually, 257.676b doesn't relate to this exercise of public expression either. That section relates to "flow" of traffic, both motorized and active transportation, including pedestrian. Parking spaces are considered separately in the code book. In addition, section 257.676b doesn't say "get off the road", it just provides a framework for enforcement of traffic impediment.

[SneakyC9]

With all due respect, your average "passerby on the sidewalk" would tend to be saved by having the car in question strike a curb, parking meter, light pole, tree, or parked car before striking the person on the sidewalk. As opposed to sitting in the street where cars are zooming by several feet away, with nothing between you and them...Just saying.

I'm also wondering where you can cite in the vehicle code that it gives pedestrians the right to sit in the roadway. I see you've got a copy there.

[SneakyC9]

And what happens when a distracted driver looking for a store or talking on a phone veers right and plows into you and the kids that are sitting in the roadway?

[lostgears01]

@SneakyC9 Thanks for the comment. We simply don't choose to live in such a state of fear. But to answer your question directly: the same thing would happen to us as would likely happen to any passerby on the street, or the sidewalk, in your scenario. The point is really that cities are made up of public spaces, too many of which are relegated to the edification of cars. And it was fun!