Sustainability at heart of plans at London Luton Airport
It’s good news for air travellers and commuters at one of the country’s leading airports as it announces a £1.5 million funding plan to increase public transport at its site.
The announcement follows the opening of London Luton Airport’s newly rebuilt Terminal Car Park 2 which sees the creation of 1,900 car parking spaces.
There’s also a brand-new covered Express Drop-Off and Pick-Up zone on the ground floor. Managers explain the facilities will provide quick and convenient access to the terminal building.
They add that the investment of £1.5 million in the first year of operation will see the exploration of ‘opportunities to develop and promote more sustainable modes of transport to the airport including rail, bus and coach operations.’
‘We are committed to improving connectivity and to encouraging an increase in the use of more sustainable modes of transport to and from London Luton Airport,’ says Alberto Martin, CEO of London Luton Airport.
‘As part of our growth plans, we have set challenging targets on public transport use.’
‘We have begun exploring opportunities for the £1.5 million Public Transport Investment Fund to be directed towards local bus services, improved rail connections, and infrastructure upgrades around the airport to encourage more sustainable travel and reduce reliance on private cars.’
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‘Encourage more sustainable travel’
‘By reopening our car park alongside this £1.5 million public transport fund, we’re supporting both the immediate needs of our passengers and the long-term goal of improving public transport links to and from the airport.’
The current temporary drop-off area outside the terminal will make way for additional bus stands and, as part of the improvement programme, further changes have been made across the airport’s pick-up and drop-off points.
They include a paid for drop-off and pick-up area being relocating to the ground floor of Terminal Car Park 2.
Blue Badge holders can park for free for 30 minutes in Terminal Car Park 1. Free drop-off and pick-up is extended to two hours in the Long Stay car park (there’s no drop-off facility in the mid-stay car park).
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