Strathclyde Partnership for Transport has committed £1.42m funding to the Port Glasgow area.

Members of SPT’s Strategy & Programmes Committee agreed to fund a Park and Ride facility at Highholm Road Avenue. The funding also includes improvements for Port Glasgow Bus Station.

SPT member for Inverclyde, Councillor David Wilson said: "There is a clear demand for a Park and Ride in Port Glasgow and I am delighted we now have the funding to make that a reality. Alongside improvements to the bus station, this will be a real boost to the local community.

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"SPT has set a high standard for Park and Ride solutions with huge success throughout the region and it is through continuing to work closely with member councils that we can deliver such important strategic transport solutions and improve transport connections."

SPT has awarded grant funding of £770,000 to Inverclyde Council for the Park and Ride in Highholm Road Avenue, near Port Glasgow railway station. The facility will accommodate 150 vehicles.

(GK)