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East of Bath Park & Ride plans cancelled
Bath & North East Somerset Council has announced that plans for an east of Bath Park & Ride will not go ahead on either sites B or F.
Bath & North East Somerset Council has launched a new approach to addressing Bath’s issues of traffic and transport, especially to the east of the city.
The Council has launched an integrated transplant plan for Bath to help meet rising demand and reduce the effect of traffic on local people.
The measures set out by the Council include: working with Highways England to deliver a new link road to reduce through-traffic in Bath; improving the route to and from Lansdown P&R; repositioning the bus lane to improve access for cars to Odd Down P&R; and undertaking a scoping study for a tram system in Bath.
The Cabinet will consider the report proposing not to develop plans for a Park & Ride on site B or F.
Tim Warren, leader of the Council, said: “Improving transport and tackling Bath’s traffic problems remain one of our highest priorities, which is why we have set out a range of measures aimed at addressing this important issue. This includes moving ahead with plans for an A36-A46 link road to reduce through-traffic in the city, looking into the feasibility of a light-rail tram system, improving access routes to our existing Park & Rides, investing in local rail services, and holding further discussions with neighbouring councils about potential opportunities further out from the city.
“It’s no secret that the eastern Park & Ride has long been a challenging issue for the city, with strong views on both sides of the debate. However, after talking with engineers, visiting the locations again and discussing options with our partners, we must consider the wider picture, take the broadest view of new opportunities and ultimately put the safety of road user first.”
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