We can build all the multi stories or car parks we want, simply though the roads and layout as they are can't cope with what we have more cars will only make it worse.It will need the will and the budget for a rethink of the roads and layout. Not sure either are available with the council.Well done @jrb for writing all this down, still say they need multi-storey cars that serve both venues, the easy the solution is to use the old gas holders sites , that way you not eating into any car parking spaces
With a bit of lateral thinking from transport planing could they temporarly turn Ashton New Road into 1 way road from the stadium to Ancoats after the gameWe can build all the multi stories or car parks we want, simply though the roads and layout as they are can't cope with what we have more cars will only make it worse.It will need the will and the budget for a rethink of the roads and layout. Not sure either are available with the council.
At a guess I’d say tgfm could pay half at least and use them Mon to Friday to replace much of the older diesel stock.Who exactly is paying the approx £100m to purchase these 200 electric buses?
With a bit of lateral thinking from transport planing could they temporarly turn Ashton New Road into 1 way road from the stadium to Ancoats after the game
Rags? Who cares!What about the thousands who want to go the other way?
Cant see tfgm putting anything like that in and I just cant see City spending that money, when it wont improve the bottom line as it isnt going to increase attendances.At a guess I’d say tgfm could pay half at least and use them Mon to Friday to replace much of the older diesel stock.
then prob 25 percent each from mcfc and from silverlake for the use in the evening and weekend for their events. Something like that, and I think it would be more like £150m+. Don’t forget as far as city and the arena are concerned it only needs to break even at say £2 a trip.
What this is all about is getting punters in and out of the campus with the least fuss possible. Like vegas they don’t care if they need cheaper flights in they want you their so you have a good time and spend cash.
If you mean from Ancoats to the stadium after the game you can go up Old Mill Street & Bradford Road. Wouldn't Alan Turning Way take you in the opposite directionWhat about the thousands who want to go the other way?
That’s exactly why they need to spend some, if people have a bad experience with getting to events it puts them off going. Many in here have said the same. Our owners have spent well over a billion, silverlake well over £150. More to come on north stand and hotel etc. They aren’t going to hesitate spending £30-40m each if it keeps the project on its target of success and making money. And ultimately the fleet of buses will pay for itself, it’s just an initial investment.I just can see them that spending money, when it wont improve anyones bottom line.
There is no evidence to support this though, we sell out every single game. There will be very few clashes of Arena and Etihad events and when they do the times will not be the same ie main acts at the arena playing 9-11ish.That’s exactly why they need to spend some, if people have a bad experience with getting to events it puts them off going. Many in here have said the same. Our owners have spent well over a billion, silverlake well over £150. More to come on north stand and hotel etc. They aren’t going to hesitate spending £30-40m each if it keeps the project on its target of success and making money. And ultimately the fleet of buses will pay for itself, it’s just an initial investment.
as it’s stands if events clash on the campus it will be carnage and thousands will stop going. Most car parks 10 mins walk from the ground are currently charging £10, with in 3 years tops that will be £15 Plus. Even more reason to pay to use a good bus service.
Well we’ll disagree mate and we’ll see. Events will clash that is a certainty At the stated 150 events per year booked months in advance.There is no evidence to support this though, we sell out every single game. There will be very few clashes of Arena and Etihad events and when they do the times will not be the same ie main acts at the arena playing 9-11ish.
The transport is poor but people still go week in week out with demand only getting higher.
If this was the plan it would be all over the Arena info, the Stadium expansion consultations and the extended parking zone consultation, its not because it isnt feasible.