Bike Parking at Titans Stadium
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Edwin Williamson
Jun 19, 2015, 11:09:25 AM6/19/15
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I went by the Titans' stadium during the Rolling Stones concert and saw all of their bike racks chock full, with bikes attached to many poles and street signs.
A friend of mine locked his bike to a light pole near one of the entrances as there was no bike-specific parking in sight. He came out and his lock had been cut and the police had his bike.
My questions:
- Who is in charge of bike parking at Titans Stadium? I would like to recommend some better quality racks and more of them.
- Who is in charge of policing bike parking during events like that. I would like to hear the rules and regulations around where you can park a bike there. I would think they would be doing everything they could to promote biking to games.
Edwin
Rex Hammock
Jun 19, 2015, 11:40:07 AM6/19/15
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On a positive note: That's an awesome problem to have. "It's proof that even if you DON'T build it, they will come." I'd love to have a photo of the bikes overflowing racks in Nashville. That would be a powerful image to back up our claims about bicycles as transportation.
But I don't understand why the police would cut the chain.
Side note: Last year, on the 4th of July, the rest of my family was out of town so I rode my bike downtown -- the thought of getting in that car traffic had kept me from going before.
I couldn't find a bike rack I was comfortable with so I walked it out to the middle of the bridge, used my kickstand, and took some amazing photos.
You may remember that last July 4th was a remarkably pleasant evening: about 65 degrees with no humidity. In addition to more bike racks, we need more weather like that. ; )
You may remember that last July 4th was a remarkably pleasant evening: about 65 degrees with no humidity. In addition to more bike racks, we need more weather like that. ; )
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James Guthrie
Jun 19, 2015, 12:03:47 PM6/19/15
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Sometimes it comes down to who owns the parking lots. In Dallas, for instance, Jerry Jones has managed to fight off public transportation options to AT&T/Cowboy Stadium to force people to drive because he owns all of the parking around the stadium. It's meant no public transit to Rangers games or Six Flags, too, and none of it makes sense until you realize it's all about the parking dollar. It could be the same at LP Field, which would actually create a reverse logic wherein the more popular biking to the stadium becomes, the more they'll crack down on it to protect that revenue source. If it's the city and not the Titans who own the parking lots, then nevermind.
I've run into the same problem at Ryman. They can't explain the rule, but they sure will enforce it: "No bikes on Ryman property." The new bike rack in front of the Batman Building will be my new bike parking spot when I go to shows down there now.
One place I've never had trouble is Bridgestone Arena. I've chained up to the building a dozen times without any problems.
David Kleinfelter
Jun 19, 2015, 12:17:55 PM6/19/15
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On the Titans parking lot issue, I had a conversation with their facilities manager a couple years ago on behalf of Walk/Bike Nashville and we discussed the possibility of their using WBN's bike valet service for Titans games. He was very interested, but I have to admit we did not follow up then. WBN is expanding their program, so hopefully that is something that can be explored in the near future.
The issue with the racks at the stadium has been some remaining post-9/11 paranoia. WBN was told at various times that bikes cannot be too close to the stadium because of the possibility that explosives are hidden within them. That is why the racks that I'm aware of in the general area are not very close to the stadium. Nevertheless, improvement of the racks and expansion of the number - wherever they're located - is something that hopefully can be pursued in the near future by WBN, BPAC, and Metro's Active Transportation Coordinator. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/walking-and-biking-in-nashville/CAPi4QjPTb5QdVe2h7-7EFps8FL36f7g6wdaOunFxYMZ9bd5E6w%40mail.gmail.com.
Edwin Williamson
Jun 19, 2015, 12:20:29 PM6/19/15
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James,
After some lobbying by me and others, the Ryman now has a bike rack!
Unfortunately, it is installed too close to the wall behind it, so it is not as efficient as it could be.
Before they installed that, I would always chit chat with the security guard who let me park it behind the small security shack there.
Edwin
victoria cumbow
Jun 19, 2015, 12:24:02 PM6/19/15
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I wasn't aware of the Ryman rule, so thanks for that heads up. I have locked my bike outside of Bridgestone several times without any issue. There are two (maybe three) racks on the Broadway side of the arena, just outside of the Visitor's Center. They will only hold a handful of bikes though, so for larger events, there could be a need for more.
I lose my free parking this year for Preds games and plan to ride. I imagine by mid-season when the weather cools, I won't be fighting for space.
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Edwin Williamson
Jun 19, 2015, 12:37:00 PM6/19/15
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There is a secret little bike rack at Bridgestone - just to the left of the main entrance. Most people do not know about it and I have never seen another bike parked there when I lock my bike there. I figure it is a little more secure since it not on the sidewalk, but next to the entrance.
Edwin
On Friday, June 19, 2015 at 11:24:02 AM UTC-5, victoria cumbow wrote:
I wasn't aware of the Ryman rule, so thanks for that heads up. I have locked my bike outside of Bridgestone several times without any issue. There are two (maybe three) racks on the Broadway side of the arena, just outside of the Visitor's Center. They will only hold a handful of bikes though, so for larger events, there could be a need for more.I lose my free parking this year for Preds games and plan to ride. I imagine by mid-season when the weather cools, I won't be fighting for space.
On Fri, Jun 19, 2015 at 11:03 AM, James Guthrie <james....@gmail.com> wrote:
Sometimes it comes down to who owns the parking lots. In Dallas, for instance, Jerry Jones has managed to fight off public transportation options to AT&T/Cowboy Stadium to force people to drive because he owns all of the parking around the stadium. It's meant no public transit to Rangers games or Six Flags, too, and none of it makes sense until you realize it's all about the parking dollar. It could be the same at LP Field, which would actually create a reverse logic wherein the more popular biking to the stadium becomes, the more they'll crack down on it to protect that revenue source. If it's the city and not the Titans who own the parking lots, then nevermind.I've run into the same problem at Ryman. They can't explain the rule, but they sure will enforce it: "No bikes on Ryman property." The new bike rack in front of the Batman Building will be my new bike parking spot when I go to shows down there now.One place I've never had trouble is Bridgestone Arena. I've chained up to the building a dozen times without any problems.
On Friday, June 19, 2015 at 10:09:25 AM UTC-5, Edwin Williamson wrote:I went by the Titans' stadium during the Rolling Stones concert and saw all of their bike racks chock full, with bikes attached to many poles and street signs.A friend of mine locked his bike to a light pole near one of the entrances as there was no bike-specific parking in sight. He came out and his lock had been cut and the police had his bike.My questions:
- Who is in charge of bike parking at Titans Stadium? I would like to recommend some better quality racks and more of them.
- Who is in charge of policing bike parking during events like that. I would like to hear the rules and regulations around where you can park a bike there. I would think they would be doing everything they could to promote biking to games.
Edwin
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Rex Hammock
Jun 19, 2015, 12:41:29 PM6/19/15
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Re: Bridgestone Arena Bike Parking
Across the street in the parking garage of the Music City Center, there is bike rack space for dozens of bikes. Indoors and free. Enter the parking garage as a car would and right past the entrance, look to your right.
Rex
On Fri, Jun 19, 2015 at 11:37 AM, Edwin Williamson <dween...@hotmail.com> wrote:
There is a secret little bike rack at Bridgestone - just to the left of the main entrance. Most people do not know about it and I have never seen another bike parked there when I lock my bike there. I figure it is a little more secure since it not on the sidewalk, but next to the entrance.
Edwin
On Friday, June 19, 2015 at 11:24:02 AM UTC-5, victoria cumbow wrote:
I wasn't aware of the Ryman rule, so thanks for that heads up. I have locked my bike outside of Bridgestone several times without any issue. There are two (maybe three) racks on the Broadway side of the arena, just outside of the Visitor's Center. They will only hold a handful of bikes though, so for larger events, there could be a need for more.I lose my free parking this year for Preds games and plan to ride. I imagine by mid-season when the weather cools, I won't be fighting for space.
On Fri, Jun 19, 2015 at 11:03 AM, James Guthrie <james....@gmail.com> wrote:
Sometimes it comes down to who owns the parking lots. In Dallas, for instance, Jerry Jones has managed to fight off public transportation options to AT&T/Cowboy Stadium to force people to drive because he owns all of the parking around the stadium. It's meant no public transit to Rangers games or Six Flags, too, and none of it makes sense until you realize it's all about the parking dollar. It could be the same at LP Field, which would actually create a reverse logic wherein the more popular biking to the stadium becomes, the more they'll crack down on it to protect that revenue source. If it's the city and not the Titans who own the parking lots, then nevermind.I've run into the same problem at Ryman. They can't explain the rule, but they sure will enforce it: "No bikes on Ryman property." The new bike rack in front of the Batman Building will be my new bike parking spot when I go to shows down there now.One place I've never had trouble is Bridgestone Arena. I've chained up to the building a dozen times without any problems.
On Friday, June 19, 2015 at 10:09:25 AM UTC-5, Edwin Williamson wrote:I went by the Titans' stadium during the Rolling Stones concert and saw all of their bike racks chock full, with bikes attached to many poles and street signs.A friend of mine locked his bike to a light pole near one of the entrances as there was no bike-specific parking in sight. He came out and his lock had been cut and the police had his bike.My questions:
- Who is in charge of bike parking at Titans Stadium? I would like to recommend some better quality racks and more of them.
- Who is in charge of policing bike parking during events like that. I would like to hear the rules and regulations around where you can park a bike there. I would think they would be doing everything they could to promote biking to games.
Edwin
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Adams Carroll
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https://www.municode.com/library/tn/metro_government_of_nashville_and_davidson_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CD_TIT12VETR_CH12.60BI_12.60.140PABI
- 12.60.140 - Parking of bicycles. Added
A.
A person may park a bicycle on a sidewalk unless prohibited or restricted by an official traffic control device.
B.
A bicycle parked on a sidewalk shall not impede the normal and reasonable movement of pedestrian or other traffic.
C.
A bicycle may be parked on a roadway at any angle to the curb or edge of the roadway at any location where parking is allowed.
D.
A bicycle may be parked on a roadway abreast another bicycle near the side of the roadway at any location where parking is allowed.
E.
A person shall not park a bicycle on a roadway in such a manner as to obstruct the movement of a legally parked motor vehicle.
F.
Any person may park near and secure a bicycle to any publicly owned pole or post if no bicycle rack is available, for a period of not more than twelve hours, unless an official control device or any applicable law or ordinance prohibits the parking or securing of bicycles at that location.
(Ord. 99-1815 § 11, 1999)
On Friday, June 19, 2015 at 11:41:29 AM UTC-5, Rex Hammock wrote:
Re: Bridgestone Arena Bike ParkingAcross the street in the parking garage of the Music City Center, there is bike rack space for dozens of bikes. Indoors and free. Enter the parking garage as a car would and right past the entrance, look to your right.Rex
On Fri, Jun 19, 2015 at 11:37 AM, Edwin Williamson <dween...@hotmail.com> wrote:
There is a secret little bike rack at Bridgestone - just to the left of the main entrance. Most people do not know about it and I have never seen another bike parked there when I lock my bike there. I figure it is a little more secure since it not on the sidewalk, but next to the entrance.
Edwin
On Friday, June 19, 2015 at 11:24:02 AM UTC-5, victoria cumbow wrote:
I wasn't aware of the Ryman rule, so thanks for that heads up. I have locked my bike outside of Bridgestone several times without any issue. There are two (maybe three) racks on the Broadway side of the arena, just outside of the Visitor's Center. They will only hold a handful of bikes though, so for larger events, there could be a need for more.I lose my free parking this year for Preds games and plan to ride. I imagine by mid-season when the weather cools, I won't be fighting for space.
On Fri, Jun 19, 2015 at 11:03 AM, James Guthrie <james....@gmail.com> wrote:
Sometimes it comes down to who owns the parking lots. In Dallas, for instance, Jerry Jones has managed to fight off public transportation options to AT&T/Cowboy Stadium to force people to drive because he owns all of the parking around the stadium. It's meant no public transit to Rangers games or Six Flags, too, and none of it makes sense until you realize it's all about the parking dollar. It could be the same at LP Field, which would actually create a reverse logic wherein the more popular biking to the stadium becomes, the more they'll crack down on it to protect that revenue source. If it's the city and not the Titans who own the parking lots, then nevermind.I've run into the same problem at Ryman. They can't explain the rule, but they sure will enforce it: "No bikes on Ryman property." The new bike rack in front of the Batman Building will be my new bike parking spot when I go to shows down there now.One place I've never had trouble is Bridgestone Arena. I've chained up to the building a dozen times without any problems.
On Friday, June 19, 2015 at 10:09:25 AM UTC-5, Edwin Williamson wrote:I went by the Titans' stadium during the Rolling Stones concert and saw all of their bike racks chock full, with bikes attached to many poles and street signs.A friend of mine locked his bike to a light pole near one of the entrances as there was no bike-specific parking in sight. He came out and his lock had been cut and the police had his bike.My questions:
- Who is in charge of bike parking at Titans Stadium? I would like to recommend some better quality racks and more of them.
- Who is in charge of policing bike parking during events like that. I would like to hear the rules and regulations around where you can park a bike there. I would think they would be doing everything they could to promote biking to games.
Edwin
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Jun 19, 2015, 2:36:15 PM6/19/15
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There is an exhibition USA men's national team soccer match July 3 at the Titans stadium and I expect the soccer crowd to include even more bike riders than a typical Titans game.
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