The NY Post has run a recent story about the ongoing battle of New York City scooterists and motorcyclists desire for dedicated two-wheeled parking in the city.

Those of you out there on two-wheels who have been enjoying the up-to-the-minute parking information supplied by PrimoSpot, the web/iPhone parking application will soon have another reason to log in.

Tired of parking your scoot on the mean streets of NYC? Then perhaps it’s time we talk alternatives. We had a chance to have a chat with Tillman Doe Jr., the founder and President of New York Motorcycle Parking, Inc. to talk options.

This morning I am a happy man (sort of). My usual Midtown parking spot, which has slowly been attracting motorcycles and scooters, has reached an all-time high with 4 bikes and 4 scooters including a vintage Vespa GS. If this isn’t a sign to Mr. Bloomberg that we are out there and we need dedicated parking, I don’t know what is.

New Yorker’s favorite (only?) online parking regulations finder, PrimoSpot has recently launched it’s iPhone edition.

While you may just as well plant one gigantic “bad idea” to park flag over the entire island of Manhattan, there are a few nuggets of parking to be found. Needless to say, out in the other boroughs, choices open up.

The NYPD is getting serious about scooterists who deface, alter or even remove their VIN number to dodge the meter maids. Click on inside to learn more about the seriousness of this crime.

It’s official. Frustrated with the problem of bikers and scooterists parking on the sidewalk or alongside bicycle racks, the Philadelphia Parking Authority has begun the process of installing special zones for two-wheeled parking.

Boston.com today covers the news that the city is cracking down on 50cc scooter owners who have previously registered their bike as a moped under the city’s classification system allowing them to park their ride on the city’s sidewalks, and more importantly use a sticker rather than a full license plate.

Spotted on East 2nd street this morning in the village.
It’s raining, and you have a nice present from the traffic cops neatly secured to your seat. So that’s what that strap is for. What a wonderful way to start your day.
Best of luck to the owner. Keep up the good fight.

If you’re new to scootering in New York then, unfortunatley, you have a lot to learn about parking.

With the amount of discussion dedicated to the subject of parking around local websites, we felt it would be helpful to summarize some of the key points that will arm you with what you need to know before you make your decision where and how to park. We’ll offer pointers whether you choose to risk damage and park on the street, or risk towing and park on the sidewalk.