New park and ride plan for Midland Metro stop
Tram commuters will get a new park and ride service at a station to ease the car-clogged streets of the estate it serves.
The move will see a parking area built close to Bradley Lane Metro Stop in Moxley.
It is the only part of the track that runs between Wolverhampton and Birmingham Snow Hill to cross into Walsall borough.
Now, the West Midlands Passenger Transport Authority, Centro and Walsall Council are looking to carry out a feasibility study to prepare for the project.
Campaigner and Darlaston South representative Councillor Doug James said: "A parcel of land adjacent to the stop has been identified as a park and ride site and I will be working with colleagues from Centro and Walsall Council to ensure local residents are consulted over the forthcoming proposals."
He said the development will promote the Metro, improve public transport links to the Darlaston and Moxley areas and help resolve issues with commuters parking outside homes in the area.
"It will link people to the job opportunities along the Birmingham to Wolverhampton Metro corridor. Bradley Lane Metro Stop is the only stop on the line which is actually in Walsall and links our communities. We have had issues with anti-social parking and this scheme will help," Councillor James added.
Today Centro spokesman Peter Cameron said: "The stop is very popular with passengers and the facility would make it much easier for those wishing to drive their cars to the stop before taking the Metro to their destination.
"We have identified a potential site off Great Bridge Road which would be able to provide free parking spaces for passengers. It is still early days and we are currently working closely with the council."
