Full nelson Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 Imperial tobacco has sold their car parks which can hold up to 500 cars on match days, you couldn’t make it up!! As of the 1st of September the car park will no longer be open for fans to park Onsite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 I thought it would be a nightmare Saturday, but parked easily with a ten minute walk. Wonder if more people now are using the P&R etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Dicks Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 More heading for the park and rides then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 There's a brand new road opposite Ashton Gate with no double yellow lines and direct access to the new link road. If only someone in power could see the answer to the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 31 minutes ago, Alan Dicks said: More heading for the Red Button Can see midweek attendances start to slide with all of the barriers that are going up as far as independent travel to games is concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordie Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 24 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Can see midweek attendances start to slide with all of the barriers that are going up as far as independent travel to games is concerned. Have to admit I am getting to the stage where I am thinking is it worth the hassle of getting there. I have to drive 3 out of 4 times as I am either coming from work or going straight to work and I'm sure there are plenty of others in the same boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diffy Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 The parking by babcocks is becoming a nightmare as well ,as someone has thought it a good idea to let the away coaches move nearer to the main road after the match and away fans getting on them and waiting for mate's ect block the paths so everyone else has to walk on the road amongst the traffic , it's an accident waiting to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sephjnr Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 1 hour ago, RedLionLad said: If only someone in power could see the answer to the problem. They have. Their answer is public transport, or their "If You Have A Car, F You" policy dating back to Ferguson's tenure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 19 minutes ago, sephjnr said: They have. Their answer is public transport, or their "If You Have A Car, F You" policy dating back to Ferguson's tenure. A mate of mine drives up from South Pertherton and it takes him just over an hour on a good day. If he had to use public transport, the journey there and back would take over 8 hours, and having to use several buses and trains, and a bit of a walk at each end. People like him in a similar situation are always going to use their cars.....especially when passengers contribute to the fuel costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 I know it's a bit of a trek but the Ashton Court lodge car park (entrance next to The Ashton pub) is usually half empty on a Saturday and I think it's still £1 all day. Avoid the post match traffic if heading south. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 How do other clubs' fans cope with it? In the sense of, is our situation fairly unique or is there a greater use of buses etc? Maybe their public transport is better (don't include London or out of town grounds because their situations differ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tristan Cork Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 2 hours ago, Full nelson said: Imperial tobacco has sold their car parks which can hold up to 500 cars on match days, you couldn’t make it up!! As of the 1st of September the car park will no longer be open for fans to park Onsite. Indeed, tis true This comes from this story wot i done... https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/500-space-car-park-next-1874948 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 23 minutes ago, myol'man said: I know it's a bit of a trek but the Ashton Court lodge car park (entrance next to The Ashton pub) is usually half empty on a Saturday and I think it's still £1 all day. Avoid the post match traffic if heading south. But not for evening games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sephjnr Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 1 hour ago, RedLionLad said: A mate of mine drives up from South Pertherton and it takes him just over an hour on a good day. If he had to use public transport, the journey there and back would take over 8 hours, and having to use several buses and trains, and a bit of a walk at each end. People like him in a similar situation are always going to use their cars.....especially when passengers contribute to the fuel costs. You know this, I know this, try selling it to the pencil-neckers on the council board with too many fingers in Worstbus' pie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanker Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 My wife dropped me off Saturday because of the poor quality of public transport. I noticed the road I usually park in was completely empty of cars. What’s the point in that? Anything to make life more difficult I suppose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 Piss poor politicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 1 hour ago, Mr Popodopolous said: How do other clubs' fans cope with it? In the sense of, is our situation fairly unique or is there a greater use of buses etc? Maybe their public transport is better (don't include London or out of town grounds because their situations differ). I think it is fairly unusual, that we have a council that is not fit for purpose and who's sole aim is to punish anyone with a car is a major factor in the problems. Any right thinking council would make it as easy as possible to park and ride and supply a public transport to tempt people to use it, not make things so difficult and try and force people to use a system they realised was so poor that they spent £200m on a new one that doesn't then make allowances for football..... only in Bristol . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 2 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: I think it is fairly unusual, that we have a council that is not fit for purpose and who's sole aim is to punish anyone with a car is a major factor in the problems. Any right thinking council would make it as easy as possible to park and ride and supply a public transport to tempt people to use it, not make things so difficult and try and force people to use a system they realised was so poor that they spent £200m on a new one that doesn't then make allowances for football..... only in Bristol . Agree on the first bit about a council not fit for purpose! Second bit about drivers, I don't drive so I couldn't say for sure. Agreed for sure, park and ride- public transport, park and ride- you have to give a viable alternative- or people will simply drive- as they do! The new system (assume you're talking Metrobus) seems less than fit for purpose too. Favourite bit though is as you say, not being extensively used for football (and rugby I believe)- ludicrous. I did read though that in Nottingham now bus use has risen sharply a decade ago...mind you that probably comes into Part 1. Think they've made it quite difficult to drive and it hasn't so far affected business too much...however they seem to have provided a strong alternative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider red Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 You can pay to park most areas near ground; Raleigh rd for example Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Skin Posted August 9, 2018 Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 18 hours ago, RedLionLad said: A mate of mine drives up from South Pertherton and it takes him just over an hour on a good day. If he had to use public transport, the journey there and back would take over 8 hours, and having to use several buses and trains, and a bit of a walk at each end. People like him in a similar situation are always going to use their cars.....especially when passengers contribute to the fuel costs. Public transport if you live local may be an option. No one would suggest your mate does it for that journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocoPal Posted August 9, 2018 Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 On 08/08/2018 at 16:06, myol'man said: I know it's a bit of a trek but the Ashton Court lodge car park (entrance next to The Ashton pub) is usually half empty on a Saturday and I think it's still £1 all day. Avoid the post match traffic if heading south. Good shout that . Might park up there and take the bike down. Helluva climb back up hill though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted August 10, 2018 Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 7 hours ago, LocoPal said: Good shout that . Might park up there and take the bike down. Helluva climb back up hill though! No climb (not the top car park) flat all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanker Posted August 10, 2018 Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 My mate has just given me some parking permits for Southville. Get in there!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted August 10, 2018 Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 8 hours ago, LocoPal said: Good shout that . Might park up there and take the bike down. Helluva climb back up hill though! 1 mile, 7 minutes by bike or 20 minute walk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySanchez Posted August 10, 2018 Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 On 08/08/2018 at 14:06, Full nelson said: Imperial tobacco has sold their car parks which can hold up to 500 cars on match days, you couldn’t make it up!! As of the 1st of September the car park will no longer be open for fans to park Onsite. The worst transfer deadline day deal, was it Everton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rum Posted August 10, 2018 Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 On 08/08/2018 at 16:06, myol'man said: I know it's a bit of a trek but the Ashton Court lodge car park (entrance next to The Ashton pub) is usually half empty on a Saturday and I think it's still £1 all day. Avoid the post match traffic if heading south. I do this most weeks. It’s now £1.20 but still worth it. Don’t make the mistake that I did and park there for Sat games during December and January - they lock the gates early during these months and you won’t be able to get out without the council coming to unlock them (for a £20 charge). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full nelson Posted August 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 53 minutes ago, myol'man said: 1 mile, 7 minutes by bike or 20 minute walk You’re asking people to walk!! Get ready with your hard hat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undy English Posted August 10, 2018 Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 On 08/08/2018 at 16:06, myol'man said: I know it's a bit of a trek but the Ashton Court lodge car park (entrance next to The Ashton pub) is usually half empty on a Saturday and I think it's still £1 all day. Avoid the post match traffic if heading south. I had no idea that car park was even open! Great bit of intel, many thanks for the recommendation. The Ashton is also a nice pub to stop for a post-match pint whilst the traffic dies down too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonPark Posted August 10, 2018 Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 11 minutes ago, Undy English said: I had no idea that car park was even open! Great bit of intel, many thanks for the recommendation. The Ashton is also a nice pub to stop for a post-match pint whilst the traffic dies down too. The problem with having a post match pint is the risk of drink driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted August 10, 2018 Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 8 hours ago, Undy English said: I had no idea that car park was even open! Great bit of intel, many thanks for the recommendation. The Ashton is also a nice pub to stop for a post-match pint whilst the traffic dies down too. No football colours I believe. And it gets a right slating on TripAdvisor for eating there, or it used to, haven't looked for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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