Plans for new transport strategy for Ely get go-ahead

7.17.16pm UTC (GMT +0000) Thu 14th Dec 2006

The plans mean more investment for cycling in Ely

At a recent District Council Transport Committee meeting, plans for a new, better transport strategy for Ely were given unanimous backing.

The plans include proposals for a Transport Interchange at the railway station, a 180 space car park at Angel Drove with a Saturday Park & Ride service, and more investment in walking and cycling in Ely.

Councillor Nigel Bell, a proposer of the motion, said: "I am glad that we have found a way forward and that planning-gains money is being properly used to improve access at the railway station."

The plans in detail…

• Spend £300,000 on a Transport Interchange at the Railway Station to improve access for buses, cyclists and pedestrians.

• Create a financially self-supporting 180 space car park at Angel Drove with a new path providing direct access to the Railway Station.

• A new Saturday Park and Ride service to Angel Drove.

• Adjust the regulatory regime in the Council's existing car parks, including increased enforcement.

• Extend St Mary's Street car park and renew the lease on Cresswells car park.

• Spend £190,000 on improving walking and cycling in Ely.