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Originally Posted by NB1
How do IE expect their "customers" to make alternative arrangements should the prospect of paying to park their car on top of the already hefty cost of using the train ???
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They don't care. Furthermore NASRUG appear to be in favour of it and the reason why is a conflict of interest. But thats their bag.
P11 policy on this issue has been developing over the last few months and we have flagged this in local media. As Mark has correctly pointed out, we believe the introduction of pay parking is counterproductive to promoting the use of rail transport for daily commutes. The issue of subsidised "local" transport to integrate with rail stations now needs to be examined in an urgent manner. Park and Ride is failing, due to poorly planned housing, a car dependent culture and the impossible provision of land to accomodate parking facilities. The real solution lies in expanding the public transport option. That should begin at local level.