This is cycling related. Got into a bit of a row with the facilities manager: there was a motor scooter (Vespa type) between two of the sheffield stands, effectively blocking use of two bike positions. And there were unusually many bicycles on the stands today, every (unblocked) place was occupied. So I asked him to ask the scooter owner to move it. He got huffy, "what are you faffin' on about, it's a bike innit". I say no, it's a
motorbike and it's got its own propstand, it doesn't need the sheffields. He comes back later and says the owner won't move it; put it there because there wasn't enough room in the motorbike area (which wasn't true, as it happens). I said, not my problem, the cycle stands are for pedal cycles only and are you going to do nothing about it?
My problem is that, OK today there was enough room for all the cycles that turned up, this may set a precedent, other motorcyclists may think it's OK to park between the sheffields and if several do it we'll lose the space.
So I get really angry and fire off an E-mail to the MD, copied to HR. As follows:
Subject: Motor scooter reg. no. xx xx xxx
This vehicle is currently parked amongst the cycle stands which are intended for pedal cycles. It is blocking the space which could be taken up by two cycles.
The Facilities Manager has declined to take any action on this matter.
I understand it is Company policy to encourage Green and Health initiatives which includes support of those who choose to cycle to work. The presence of this vehicle is not helping matters.
Please could you resolve this issue.
Thanks.
Pete.
No reply from either recipient yet. Have I created trouble for myself I wonder?
