On transport issues, it was commented how good the public transport in the area is now. While this is true, it is not very good in the direction that most fans wish to travel, which is away from London. I’m not really convinced the board grasps this.
With all great respects, what do actually expect the board to do? The new bike and bus lanes and been put in for every day use and not for football days.. of course will have a big effect as the roads are more narrow.. Same with the parking, the council don’t care, and why should they. Unless the club put in a park and ride system away from the ground, which we don’t have the regular numbers.. in my opinion, very little the club can actually do.. apart from a park and ride system away from the area at the club’s expense and the fans will hate that
The club runs an overpriced, badly marketed and neglected coach service to games from areas with poor public transport connections to The Valley. So there’s that. But more broadly it shouldn’t avoid the issue by talking about the DLR and the tube, which are irrelevant to the fans coming from Kent.
The council offices at Dartford station are empty at weekends and you can park there for free. Perhaps the Club could come to a formal arrangement covering weekday evening and weekend kick offs?
Don’t know if that would work but it’s the kind of thing the club should be looking at, which is why I get frustrated by glib references to the DLR etc.
Woolwich Common feels the obvious solution to me.
100% - as i've said before, must be the most under utilised / useless open space in London
As I've said before it's owned by the Ministry of Defence. They have stated that no further parking will be allowed beyond the existing arrangements.
It's common land not a car park.
times change - maybe they should think about releasing or selling the land
Lincoln council use common land to allow match goers to park , for a fee, on match days. Not really beyond the stretch of authorities to make adjustments so the great and good can enjoy a part of their weekend?
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