Local Lib Dems have found out that the County Council has plans to charge people for using the old Park and Ride at Park School.
When it opened just a few years ago, the Park and Ride was part of a transport plan for Barnstaple that promoted cycling, walking and public transport. Under the Tory county and district councils:
-
The bus service was stopped ; -
The tarmac surface is falling apart; -
The cycle lockers have fallen into disuse.
Local campaigner, Pete Leaver, says “It is no surprise to hear that the County Council has plans to start charging drivers to use the car park and to restrict parking on Ladies Mile. This will lead to more traffic on crowded residential streets and congestion in town”.
Local Lib Dems are calling for some joined up thinking on traffic. We need a plan that encourages walking, cycling and bus use. A plan that doesn’t penalise drivers or clog up already crowded local streets“
If you submit this form, the Liberal Democrats, locally and nationally, may use information in it, including your political views, to further our objectives, share it with our elected representatives and contact you in future using any of the means provided. Some contacts may be automated. You may opt out of some or all contacts or exercise your other legal rights by contacting us. Further details are in our Privacy Policy at www.libdems.org.uk/privacy
