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Quote from: BrumKev86 on May 17, 2024, 06:14:31 PMI agree I think Birmingham missed a trick by not introducing Bus park and rides. I think it would definitely ease congestion if it were set up right, with the right service and cost. Down here in Bristol, there's four park and rides. Stagecoach run services from Portway and Brisington Park and ride, whilst Metrobus( run by First WOE) operate from Long Ashton and Lyde Green. All four of them are well located not far from motorways and are only £4 return with free parking. I do wonder what it would be like without them. Parking is £3.50 an hour in alot of city centre car parks.

There needs to be a thought about tourists that visit Birmingham and the West Midlands that don't want the hassle of driving in a busy city and trying to find parking. Having a bus park and ride could attract more people to the region hence boosting the local economy and long term it would improve the inner city congestion. Surely the new mayor should look at it.
I don't really know why they haven't to be honest. Similar systems have also been implemented in Leeds and Oxford successfully
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Quote from: 0.5% on May 17, 2024, 12:40:12 AMnot wrong though, they are a menace to a lot of people. has the new mayor actually said anything about cyclists , pro or against ?
The reason cyclists use the pavement is because the lack of infrastructure, our roads have been designed for cars and occasionally accommodated for cyclists, given the amount of accidents and overspeeding that occurs in the midlands, you can hardly blame a cyclist for not wanting to risk their life on the road. The cycling infrastructure is improving, but it's still poor in many areas
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Quote from: j789 on May 04, 2024, 09:05:49 PMWith a majority of ONLY 1500 despite the Tories being in the worst turmoil for a generation, there's no way franchising will get through here before this joke Labour guy is kicked out at the next mayoral election.

This disaster will just mean the West Mids will no have to plateau for a few years rather than make any progress.

Can't wait for the increased council tax to pay for all these 'plans'. Well done Wolverhampton, Sandwell and Birmingham, enjoy the fruits of your voting in a bottomless money pit!
I voted green 🤷 
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Garage threads / Re: West Bromwich Garage
May 04, 2024, 12:55:11 AM
I just saw it about 10 minutes ago on Shireland Road, West Bromwich bound
Quote from: Jay71 on May 03, 2024, 11:21:59 PMWhat has happened to 4766 tonight? Due to leave the Markets at 2255. For some reason BusTimes has it down as being on time l
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National Express West Midlands / Re: Buses on loan
April 30, 2024, 08:37:31 PM
I'm on 1840 on the 48 currently, am I right to assume that this is a loan from WA?
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1906's rear destination display has been removed. It's on the 8C tonight
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