Workplace Parking II - Tax Spaces ?
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Davidc
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In answer to the OP, yes, based on the going rate for 8 hours parking 5 days a week for 46 weeks a year. If the going rate is £5 that's a benefit in kind of £5 x 5 x 46 = £1150 pa. Don't forget that people who don't have a space provided and who commute by car actually do pay for their parking.
slowmotion
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Would you tax somebody for parking on a road where there are no parking restrictions?
Davidc
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Try finding one of those anywhere near mainstream commercial parts in any town I ever go to!!!
Nigel-YZ1
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No, I think that would fill the back window, and I don't think Shaun would like that sort of bigotry associated with Cyclechat.
I was thinking of something like just a logo and the web address.
Once more for those who quote stuff without reading it...
Linford
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[QUOTE 2038961, member: 45"]Cycling to work in the country, no fun?? I wish I could do it 5 days a week.[/quote]
You gotta cut me some slack with this one Paul. I do my overtime in the morning as working on afterwards means I hit the rush hour in the evening. Time is money, and the longer the commute in time, the less income. It isn't rocket science when you are paid overtime - you either lose sleep by getting up earlier, or you choose the quickest mode. It has always been the way in my business.
I don't enjoy cycle commuting as when I get to the destination, I've got a job to do. That is why I like cycling for leisure. I take it you ride a MTB BTW ?
You gotta cut me some slack with this one Paul. I do my overtime in the morning as working on afterwards means I hit the rush hour in the evening. Time is money, and the longer the commute in time, the less income. It isn't rocket science when you are paid overtime - you either lose sleep by getting up earlier, or you choose the quickest mode. It has always been the way in my business.
I don't enjoy cycle commuting as when I get to the destination, I've got a job to do. That is why I like cycling for leisure. I take it you ride a MTB BTW ?
Nigel-YZ1
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[QUOTE 2038977, member: 45"]Why be selective?
Yes, I commute by bike because I enjoy it. But also because it's cheaper, more sociable and keeps me fitter. It encourages others to cycle. It sets a good example to my children.
And many more....[/quote]
I think that's great. I'd love to be in the same situation.
But I don't agree with punishing people who don't want to do it or can't do it.
Yes, I commute by bike because I enjoy it. But also because it's cheaper, more sociable and keeps me fitter. It encourages others to cycle. It sets a good example to my children.
And many more....[/quote]
I think that's great. I'd love to be in the same situation.
But I don't agree with punishing people who don't want to do it or can't do it.
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User482
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Who said anything about punishment? It's about redressing an imbalance.
I did try to reply to you before but apparently, perfectly civilised replies are not tolerated here.
There's a lot of this down to personal interpretation. Some would only fly to the south of France as driving would take up a couple of days at either end of their holiday, others happily drive and think that their holiday starts as they leave their driveway.
My recent commute of around 10 miles was almost exclusively country, other than a couple of small villages and about a mile through Bracknell, and I loved the solitude available in part of what is allegedly the gridlocked South East. My current commute is about half the distance but all on busy roads or through towns, which isn't as much fun and wearing the cycling kit always seems a bit overkill for 17-18 minutes of riding.
The ironic thing is that both my current and last two employers all have parking issues (there was about a dozen cars without spaces this morning) but there has been little thought of offering an incentive to people who don't drive. My bike is usually alone in the racks even though most of the staff also live within 5 flat miles of the place. I'm working on them but it's an uphill battle. Something like a tax on workplace parking might help but there are some, who don't have access to the company's parking space, who will pay over £10 a day to park in Windsor so I suspect that a £1 tax charge will not have as much impact as I'd hope.
My recent commute of around 10 miles was almost exclusively country, other than a couple of small villages and about a mile through Bracknell, and I loved the solitude available in part of what is allegedly the gridlocked South East. My current commute is about half the distance but all on busy roads or through towns, which isn't as much fun and wearing the cycling kit always seems a bit overkill for 17-18 minutes of riding.
The ironic thing is that both my current and last two employers all have parking issues (there was about a dozen cars without spaces this morning) but there has been little thought of offering an incentive to people who don't drive. My bike is usually alone in the racks even though most of the staff also live within 5 flat miles of the place. I'm working on them but it's an uphill battle. Something like a tax on workplace parking might help but there are some, who don't have access to the company's parking space, who will pay over £10 a day to park in Windsor so I suspect that a £1 tax charge will not have as much impact as I'd hope.
The bus passenger likely took as long as they did because the buses stop to pick people up every 1/4 mile. Had they done the run without stopping, and used the bus lanes, they would have likely beaten all the other modes - including the cars - you are very economical with the truth when it suits
It's a bus! You are Lord Curzon AICMFP.
Linford
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I've been badgering the company book keeper, and now works manager who was up until last year manufacturing high end cyclocross frames with his mats e to get into the C2W scheme, and both have said no. He was working for NPower who apparently could do the finance thing as they were doing credit terms on their products (or summat), and said that there were too many obstacles in the way to offer it.
Would sort my replacement roadie out in a stroke if they did - it ain't gonna happen though
Would sort my replacement roadie out in a stroke if they did - it ain't gonna happen though
Linford
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I like trains which don't stop - like the Chelt to Birmingham. I think all buses should be like this
Last time I was in Swansea, they had a few bus lanes. The bus passenger likely took as long as they did because the buses stop to pick people up every 1/4 mile. Had they done the run without stopping, and used the bus lanes, they would have likely beaten all the other modes - including the cars - you are very economical with the truth when it suits
By the way, Linfy, I think it's a trifle out of order for you to accuse me of lying. I kept the newspaper feature - if I can find it I'll scan it in and await your apology. I can't remember why we didn't have a motorbike. It wasn't a scientific experiment - it was just meant to draw people's attention to the usefulness and joy of bicycles. But everyone had to abide by the rules which apply to them (hence the kick-bike doing so well, as it could take shortcuts I couldn't and hop across the pavement at red lights). Astute readers will sense that I was slightly affronted that a big scooter was only a few minutes behind me. Anyway, the point is that I'm not convinced a motorbike would have beat me, as it wouldn't have been able to make use of its superior speed in 30mph zones, isn't allowed in ASLs round this way, and might not have been able to filter in some of the tight spaces I could get through. Plus its rider would have to find somewhere legal to park it in the city centre, whereas I could simply hop off my bike and wheel it the few yards to the finish.
