The End of on Street Parking within walking distance of the Etihad

[Stephen230]

If they really do succeed in stopping the vast majority of people trying to find parking near the ground, a knock on advantage to that would be it should open up the roads for buses and taxis, to be able to whizz back and forth to town in next to no time.

Even though I didn’t use them, I noticed at Everton the other night, a huge fleet of buses parked up on the main road just round the corner from the away end. Presumably all heading back to the city centre after the game.

At other grounds where parking seems to be very restricted, it makes jumping in a taxi much more appealing. Southampton is one that springs to mind. You get a cab in the city centre and virtually the only traffic you encounter is other taxis. At the ground in five minutes.

Hopefully City will be working with bus and taxi firms to get something organised getting people away from the ground a bit more efficiently. Which would in turn take the strain off the tram system a little.

 

[CityBrat64]

Similar for me, although when I do use the tram, I use Monsall or Central Park.

The late night trams via Oldham aren’t fun though. You get to play then nobhead lottery.

The nobhead lottery is the big concern, constantly read about problems on this line

 

[Blue Maverick]

Burnley is the next night mid week I expect lots if restrictions in by then, empty seats everywhere

 

[BringBackSwales]

Have you seen how many thousands walk back into town after the game and they always have. There are buses laid on into town or you can get the tram.
I gave up on the car years ago because it was harder park. I get walk and get the tram.

Have you seen the trams after the game, and before the game in fact. Packed in like sardines. What do you think it will be like with thousands more on our pathetic tram system when they can no longer park?

 

[Citizen of Legoland]

Have you seen the trams after the game, and before the game in fact. Packed in like sardines. What do you think it will be like with thousands more on our pathetic team system when they can no longer park?

 

[Churchlawtonblue]

Anybody got a easy to read map of areas just outside these new restrictions where we can park.
Does anyone know if you can park on the roads south of Ashton Old Road?

 

[barney*]

Yes, you will be able to continue to park on the south side of Ashton Old Road, this area is unaffected by the new residents scheme.

 

[BringBackSwales]

Yes, you will be able to continue to park on the south side of Ashton Old Road, this area is unaffected by the new residents scheme.

How far is that to walk?

 

[dickie davies]

How far is that to walk?

From where I now park, 1.2 miles, 20/25 minutes walk

 

[Oystercatcher28]

Never understood why they haven't tapped the rail lines (near the gas terminal and classic footy shirts) and found a way to roll trains in and out of Piccadilly or Victoria or a commuter point with decent parking.

Remove a few canal locks and boats into Piccadilly would work too.

Employ a few yak herders?