New Kilcock Park and Ride officially in operation from today

The new Park and Ride facility in Kilcock opened for the first time today.

The car park was developed primarily to cater for commuters and those car pooling and long stay customers and has been lobbied for by local politicians for some time.

The new car park is within a 3 minute walk to Kilcock Rail Station and the Square.  Competitive tariffs of €1.00 per hour (minimum), €3.00 per day or €50 per month apply.  There are four disabled car spaces provided and the council will consider the provision of secure bike lockers at the facility in the near future.

In formally opening the car park, Councillor Tim Durkan, Cathaoirleach of the Maynooth Municipal District welcomed the provision of additional long stay car parking in Kilcock to assist commuters using Irish Rail, Bus Eireann and other commuter bus services. He noted that short term parking in the Square and adjacent streets would improve for local residents, shoppers and businesses in Kilcock.

Mr Peter Carey, Chief Executive, stated that the provision of long stay car parking would assist in reducing the number of private passenger vehicles commuting to Dublin and thus support the council's long term sustainable transport agenda.

The development of this park and ride facility is another initiative by Kildare County Council to complement the programme of enhancement in Kilcock, which includes the completion of the Square redevelopment, the new Health Centre, and the Harbour and adjacent Greenway development.  Plans are now advancing for a new Community Centre and sports facilities at The Bawnogues.