Written question asked by Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 27 January 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 February 2021. It was answered by Baroness Maclean of Redditch (Conservative) on Wednesday, 3 February 2021 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

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Park and Ride Schemes

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the recommendations of Transport Focus’ report entitled Park and ride for Highways England’s roads: a solution to congestion?, published on 30 November 2020, if his Department will make an assessment of the potential (a) merits of the making improvements to signage from the strategic road network to existing park and ride locations and (b) effect of making such improvements on contributing towards (i) reductions in nitrogen dioxide emissions levels and (ii) improvements in public health as a result of reducing those nitrogen dioxide emissions.

Answer

Highways England commissioned Transport Focus to produce this report to improve its understanding of road user needs for park and ride facilities, and to identify steps which would help improve journeys.

Highways England is currently considering how to apply the report’s recommendations across its network, and how benefits, such as improved air quality will be realised.

Highways England will start the review of park and ride locations in 2021/22.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

144794

Session

2019-21

Grouped for answer

Yes

Subjects

Air pollution Pollution control Road signs and markings Park and ride schemes Nitrogen oxides

Link

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