New Park and Ride Site Approved Near Cambridge, Sparking Cost Debate
A new park and ride facility near Cambridge, specifically in Hauxton off junction 11 of the M11, has received final approval. The project will feature 2,154 car spaces and 480 cycle spaces, with construction anticipated to commence early next year. This development also includes the construction of new bridges designed for buses, pedestrians, and cyclists. The site is intended to complement the existing Trumpington park and ride, which has 1,600 spaces and frequently reaches full capacity. Liberal Democrat councillor Brian Milnes, chairman of the Greater Cambridge Partnership's (GCP) executive board, stated that the site is specifically designed to alleviate traffic from the motorway and the A10, and to assist individuals traveling to Addenbrooke's Hospital or the biomedical campus. However, the project's estimated cost of £54 million has drawn criticism from Paul Bristow, the Conservative Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, who questioned its value for money, highlighting the cost per parking space.
