A34 Park and ride
A34 Birmingham Road, Park and Ride - November 2008
What is a park and ride?
A park and ride facility is one that allows people wishing to travel into city centres to leave their personal vehicles in a car park and transfer to a bus for the rest of their trip. The vehicle is stored in the car park during the day and retrieved when the commuter returns. Park and rides are generally located in the suburbs of metropolitan areas or on the outer edges of large cities.
What are the aims of this project?
The aims of this project are:
- To reduce congestion along the A34;
- To reduce car trips into the centre of Walsall;
- To increase the number of people using public transport services;
- To provide an alternative mode of transport for journeys ending in Walsall, Birmingham and Sandwell;
- To provide a viable alternative for commuters who currently park all day in residential streets.
Where are the proposals going to effect?
The proposals are to introduce the site at the Aston University Sports Grounds along Birmingham Road just off the A34. This area lies just on the border of Walsall and Sandwell.
View the map of the area (PDF 152KB)
What are the proposals?
Currently our draft proposals for site include:
- The provision of 324 spaces;
- Retaining all the existing mature oak trees that are of significant ecological value;
- The creation of a new junction to allow vehicles to access and exit the site;
- The introduction of a new pedestrian crossing facility;
- The provision of permeable paving to reduce visual impact;
When is the public consultation?
Wednesday 19 November 2008, 10am - 4.30pm
The New Art Gallery Walsall, Gallery Square, Walsall, WS2 8LG
Thursday 20 November 2008, 12pm - 8pm
Travelodge, Birmingham Road, WS5 3AB
Saturday 22 November 2008, 10am - 5pm
Travelodge, Birmingham Road, WS5 3AB
To view the proposals and provide your comments we would encourage you to attend one of the public consultation events that have been organised. There is no need to confirm your attendance, please just turn up at a time and date most convenient for you.
Have your say
If you wish, please print off the following questionnaire and return it to Mark Corbin at the address below.
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Contact us
Mark Corbin
Principal Transport Planner
Transportation - Regeneration Directorate
Walsall Council
2nd floor, Civic Centre
Darwall Street
Walsall
WS1 1DG
Telephone 01922 652437
Email corbinm@walsall.gov.uk