Dinky Earnshaw

Neil Williams wrote:
> On Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:47:23 +0100, Gavin Hamilton
> <gavin@hamilton.powernet.co.remove.this.bit.uk> wrote:
>
>> Have you tried getting to J14 in the evening rush recently? It's
>> probably quicker to walk from the V10 than driving - especially with the
>> so called "improvements" to the V11 over the last 9 months (complete
>> with an overrun of Network Rail magnitude)...
>
> I expect this is caused by the roadworks and will improve a bit after
> they are complete. That said, it's a major case for the P&R to be
> reinstated (and done properly!) once the Coachway is rebuilt. If it's
> that bad, posh buses with aircon and leather seats and a dedicated bus
> lane anywhere there's any congestion on the route would probably tempt
> a lot of people in.

But employment in MK is widely distributed. Only a relatively small
percentage of workers are employed anywhere near where a Park & ride
would drop them off. And there would be a charge. And the buses would be
stuck in the same traffic. Outside of CMK most people do not have to pay
to park at their place of work.