Luhr Jenson and Flowbird Parking?

wylieflyote · Tue Aug 20, 24 8:56 am **Luhr Jenson and Flowbird Parking?**

Am I tech illiterate or has anyone else been fined by non-payment using the Flowbird app at Luhr Jenson? I thought it had completed the "paid" only to return to my car 3 hours later with ticket.

OG · Since 07 Jun 2011 583 Posts Addicted

i dont ever park up there, so im not sure if its flowbird or not. The port uses flowbird, city of HR uses Passport. maybe luhr jensen is City Of HR and uses passport? Just a thought. Its absolute BS either way. If you get it figured out, id like to hear about what the problem was

Marmot · Since 08 Aug 2007 107 Posts Lyle, WA Stoked

It is Flowbird, according to the website: https://portofhoodriver.com/waterfront-recreation/waterfront-parking/

The only allowed spots on the Jensen spot are circled in blue.

mikeinhoodriver · Since 23 Apr 2009 424 Posts down wind somewhere Obsessed

Are they issuing tickets now? I have gone all season without paying. Its been nice. I drive a tan, I mean grey sprinter van with out of town plates in case you are wondering. Very Happy

shred_da_gorge · Wed Aug 21, 24 1:49 pm

I've frequently parked in the building customer's section and not received a ticket (and spend money at Northwave from time to time to help support Tim & Sandy). I question what authority they'd have to prosecute any ticket because they called themselves a "quasi-judicial authority" the entire time we fought for the waterfront park - not sure they could actually affect your driving record or defer to HRPD or Sheriff to fine you or get you into court. (Anyone have actual insight into that?).

wylieflyote · Sun Aug 25, 24 10:08 am

shred_da_gorge · Sun Aug 25, 24 10:31 am

These days I just go out at the Event Site and take a break at LJ if I wish to socialize. Both parking lot and sandbar have more space than I've seen in years!

wylieflyote · Sun Aug 25, 24 10:36 am

mikeinhoodriver · Since 23 Apr 2009 424 Posts down wind somewhere Obsessed

A buddy's wife just got a ticket issued in the last hour of parking at LJ, so guess the Port is on the move... be forewarned.

Singlemalt · Since 21 Jun 2015 474 Posts White Salmon Obsessed

Ok, so I just pony up for the annual pass and forget about it. But I still have questions, which I have brought up with Port of HR employees.

Here's my big question: Old folks, 60+, who buy an annual pass for boat ramp parking at the marina get a discount. 25% off. Why isn't there a 25% discount for seniors on the annual event site, lot 1 and LJ parking? Social Security doesn't stretch like it used to, I'm sure we could use a break. Like the guys who own boats.

I have yet to get and answer that makes any kind of sense. Mostly, I get,"Huh, I don't know..." and a shrug.

Maybe some of you older guys, you know who you are, could pipe up with the answer.

And why doesn't the annual pass just cover the hook and make it easy on everybody?

I can't tell you how many people have asked me if I know how to work the parking app cell phone thing. There has to be an easier way. If nothing else, a few kids get a summer job minding the booth.