Parking of Cars in Feilding

Manawatu Times, Volume 62, Issue 27, 2 February 1937, Page 3

Parking of Cars in Feilding

CONFUSION ON SALE DAYS. Tho motor-car parking position in Feilding was discussed at last evening’s meeting of tho Feilding Chamber of Commerce when the conditions prevailing in the town on sale days wore stated to be somewhat congested, but tho chamber did not consider the position called for action. Air. G. J. Fitzpatrick stated the position as outlined in tho ‘ ‘ Times ’' recently, stressing tho difficulties experienced particularly on Fridays when some cur owners took up positions iu the most congested area of the town to the inconvenience of legitimate shoppers. The speaker was aware that business houses were disinclined to protest publicly because they did not wish to ereato any ill-feeling, but the position was definitely unfair and becoming dangerous. In answer to Mr. E. Goodbehere, the president (Mr. A. J. Humphreys) said that thcro was a by-law limiting the parking time to 30 minutes, but owing to the action of a traffic officer Cu one occasion, tho by-law was not afterwards strictly enforced. The speaker was aware ot tho trouble and knew that the license permitted was being abused. Air. A. C. McCorkindale realised the difficulty but was unable to offrv any solution and suggested that the little confusion existing on Fridays might be overlooked since it was undesirable to harass the motorist who did not knowingly offend. Mr. V. E. {Smith supported the last speaker and said that the congestion was not due to cars being left parked all day. He was pleased to see the cars parked for it indicated business and surely the business people could afford to put up with a little inconvenience, lasting only an hour or so on Fridays. His advice was to leave well alone. FerhaxJS the traffic inspector might be able to give some attention to r.*gulating tho traffic in the business area. Air. Smith was aware that the inspector had attempted to do his duty but had not been successful. The president thought the inspector was in a difficulty m not knowing what action to take and he was probably iu an unfair position. Tho discussion lapsed without any action being taken.