Residents’ and visitors’ to the city of Winchester can have their input on an up and coming city transport ‘make-over’.

Winchester’s city council are in the final stages of submitting a much improved town access plan, in order to decrease pollution and achieve a greater sense of movement within the city.

A local resident Thomas Winter commented: ‘this is an excellent idea as it combines both environmental and spatial issues.  The Park & Ride scheme has been really handy for me as you often cannot find a space to park in town and even when it’s not as busy moving around Winchester is a slow process.  If everyone made a slight change in respect to some of the ideas put forward, such as car clubs, perhaps the city could begin its journey towards a much more environmentally friendly city.’’

The plan suggests adding to the present 780 space Park & Ride site-one to the north and one to the south, to ease traffic congestion around the centre and encourage people to enjoy hassle free journeys into the city.

At present there are 3,800 public car parking spaces available, however the council suggests allocating additional spaces for off-peak customers.

The plan also aims to tackle issues such as permit systems, loading restrictions-especially concerning St. George’s Street and adding further bus routes.

Residents of Winchester are invited to have their say in Saxon Suite at Winchester Guildhall over two half day periods: 7th March 1-6pm and 8th March 10am-1pm. 

This 500,000 pound scheme is set to commence in 2009.

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