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Demands: Define clear minimum standards in Europe

Sites and parking spaces:

• Build more P+R sites boosting capacity
• Define European minimum criteria as opposed to „normal" car parks: At least 40 parking spaces, maximum 300 metres to public transport stop, firm ground both for parking spaces and footpath, sufficient lighting and uniform signposting
• Harmonise naming and signposting to ensure recognition by non-natives. Identify the type of local public transport connection e.g. by means of bus or train symbol
• Adopt suitable measures to ensure safety and cleanliness
• Define opening hours and maximum parking duration to deter abusive parking
• Ensure regular quality up-dates for available sites
• Provide clear signposting for P+R sites on arterial roads

Public transport connectivity:

• Increase local public transport frequency
• Ensure visible display of local public transport network and tariff plans as well as car park pricing and usage regulations in the national language plus English

• Provide low cost or free Park and Ride facilities to the users of local public transport only, however cheaper than normal parking spaces
• Keep prices stable and define a pricing policy on the basis of "pay more the nearer you are to the city" to encourage travellers to switch public transport as far away from the city centre as possible
• Offer reduced integrated tickets for parking and public transport round trip

Administration and information:

• Clearly define coordination strategies and competences for P+R operators, city administrations and local public transport operators and ensure controlled management
• Offer more information about Park and Ride facilities in your city
• Advertise existing Park + Ride sites on the cities' and public transport operators' websites in the national language plus English