Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 July 2004
117 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport the basis on which he approved a €4 charge for commuters using park and ride facilities at Luas stations; the efforts he has taken to establish whether this level of charge will discourage commuters from using the system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20430/04]
View answerThe RPA made proposals to me about charging for park and ride facilities adjacent to Luas stops, as provided for in the relevant railway orders. The facilities are available at three stops on the red line, Sandyford, Stillorgan and Balally, and at the Red Cow depot on the red line. A private company owns and operates the park and ride facilities at Tallaght Square.
The RPA proposed that the aim of such charges at their sites would be limited to covering the capital cost of providing barrier control and other facilities at the park and ride locations and meeting annual operation, maintenance and insurance costs. I supported the position.
The charges for park and ride facilities will be nominal for people using Luas, up to a maximum of €4 per day, depending on length of stay. The facilities will include barrier control, security, cycle stands, and messaging systems on availability of parking spaces.
