Parking problems warning ahead of Bath Rugby game
Bath Rugby and London Irish fans are being urged to use public transport to travel to tomorrow's Guinness Premiership game at The Rec.
The match coincides with the start of the city's popular Christmas Market, which is likely to attract a high number of visitors.
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Bath's Christmas market attracts large crowds
Traffic problems have not been helped by the fact that Bath Rugby's park and ride facility at Lambridge will not be operating due to health and safety concerns.
Police officers will be based at all entry points into Bath from 9am to 6pm and once all car park areas are full, a plan for transport restrictions into the city will be enforced.
Therefore, Bath Rugby are advising supporters to travel in by public transport or, if they have to go by car, arrive as early as possible to ensure they get a parking space.
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by Michael, Widcombe
Saturday, November 28 2009, 12:15PM
“One positive answer might be to encourage more schools to profit by opening up their playgrounds as temporary, weekend, car parks. They already do this at Twickenham and the PTA's make a fortune.”
by Mark, Bath
Saturday, November 28 2009, 11:06AM
“Arrggghhh!! Malcolm, why do you have to moan about at this? I live in Bath and yes it is a bit frustrating with the traffic at this time of year but it adds to a fantastic atmosphere in the city. I don't expect the pubs, restaurants, shops you were going to use will really miss your business as the whole article is about how busy the city is going to be, so I'm sure 4 less people will make no difference. I too will be going to see the match but will be exercising my legs and using the local pubs and restaurants arfter. Lighten up Malcolm and try and enjoy this time of the year with the yes very busy but fantastic atmosphere the city of Bath offers.”
by Roger Snelgar, Combe Down
Saturday, November 28 2009, 10:59AM
“Just imagine what it would be like if there were 5000 more people wanting to park if the new Stadium was built .”
by Russell, Camden, Bath
Saturday, November 28 2009, 10:29AM
“Malcolm. The article is pretty clear that today¿s situation is a peak of traffic for the game and for Christmas shopping. Of course, I¿m sure you could ask BANES to build endless acres of car parking around the city, most of which would be empty most of the year, just so you can avoid having to get a bus from somewhere near where you live for one day a year. I think one or two regular contributors to the Chronicle might have a word to say about that.
As for being turned away at the city limits, maybe we can leave the hysteria to the blogosphere rather than the web pages of our local esteemed organ.
Anyway more to the point I can¿t get to the game either; I¿m in India at the moment and the missus is going instead. Come on Bath!”
by Stuart Anderton, Somerset
Friday, November 27 2009, 7:20PM
“They can't turn you away; Bath is a through route plus they don't know if you live in bath or not!”