I WOULD like to correct the misconceptions of some readers (Letters, February 27).

I have not "advocated the banning of all cars in York", but have urged greater use of walking, cycling and public transport by those who can.

Tearing up my councillor's parking pass publicised my motion to the council urging councillors to set an example.

The Liberal Democrats side-stepped from showing their views on it by referring it to the executive.

On the issue of evening parking, I supported the Labour amendment, defeated by the Lib Dems, calling for the Park and Ride service to run until 9pm and for a maximum of charge of £1.40 for the whole evening's parking.

I also supported the defeated Labour amendment calling for continued free on-street parking in Micklegate, Priory Street, Walmgate and The Crescent.

Councillors should be setting an example by cutting their car use, but not by hasty measures without proper consultation that hit small traders and community groups.

Coun Andy D'Agorne,

Broadway West, York.

...THE Lib Dem council seems not to know where their elbows are located.

The cost of parking in town from 6pm for three hours is £2.70 for two people. Park and Ride costs £3.20 - 50p more.

Park and Ride is to have extended hours. The last bus will be at 9pm.

However the cinema and theatre performances end after this time so, when you leave the theatre you find the bus service has gone, and you get nothing for the extra you paid.

You get a taxi at goodness knows what cost to the car park and find that it is closed when you get there and you have to pay a call-out fee to get your car released or you or have a fine to pay for overnight parking and accommodation costs. It would have been better to have stayed at home or gone elsewhere.

Just in case they don't have an officer available to tell them where their elbows are, here's a clue. You can't sit on them.

Anthony Still,

Barbers Drive,

Copmanthorpe,

York.

...CAN someone explain the council's support of the proposed night economy of York versus their imposition of extended car parking charges and the installation of double yellow lines along Duncombe Place (a street that has a four-car width)?

David Brooks,

General Manager,

Dean Court Hotel,

Duncombe Place,

York.

Updated: 10:37 Friday, March 05, 2004