Good or Bad Idea???

[firebuffkevin]

http://statter911.com/2011/05/24/good-idea-or-bad-one-fire-hydrants-to-become-taxi-stands-in-downtown-calgary/

 

[guitarman314]

Excellent idea, I believe it could work here in NYC.

 

[Bulldog]

As long as the taxi drivers follow the rules and stay with their taxis it's probably a good idea.  If they don't and they begin to think it's reserved parking for them it's a terrible idea!  Of course a couple of hoses through windows would probably solve that problem.

 

[memory master]

As long as the taxi drivers follow the rules and stay with their taxis it's probably a good idea.  If they don't and they begin to think it's reserved parking for them it's a terrible idea!  Of course a couple of hoses through windows would probably solve that problem.

What he said!!

 

[68jk09]

Extremely bad idea......suppose the cab does not start.....suppose it is a tight spot that requires excess manuevering to get in & out....suppose civilians are trying to exit the bldg & get between the cab & the vehicles in front or rear of it....suppose someone double parks adjacent to the cab not seeing the hydrant.....& other reasons.

 

[mack]

How do the cabbies know an engine is going to use "their" hydrant?  If you have to wait for the cabbies to move - you are waiting.  What if they sit on the hydrant and then have egress blocked by other emergency vehicles on the block and can't get out?  This seems to set a bad precedent.  If cabs can park there, leaving hydrants open must not be too important.  May lead to more illegal parking, not less.  May also lead to using hydrant space for other uses (e.g. - other city department vehicle parking or food sale vehicles).  I vote in the bad idea block.

 

[guitarman314]

Thanks, I think you guys bought up enough reasons for me to NOT think it's a good idea. :

 

[chiefblackcloud]

Where will all the off duty cops park their personal vehicles?

 

[firebuffkevin]

Where will all the off duty cops park their personal vehicles?

They will park them where they won't let us park

 

[FD347]

Unless there's been a change to the NYS VTL, it's already legal for any vehicle to stand at a hydrant, provided standing is not otherwise prohibited, during daylight hours and provided the driver stays with the vehicle and moves it upon the approach of fire apparatus.

I'd look up the title and section but the web page is down.

 

[68jk09]

The original question was relating to Canada.....as far as NYC....the law was motor running w/a licensed driver behind the wheel.....however ....when the "no idling for more than 3 minute "  rule was enacted how can anyone be allowed to "stand" IFO a hydrant for more than 3 minutes ?