I've always been against this idea as well as the other proposed P&R site at Lobley Hill.

I just can't fathom how it will decrease congestion unless, as Aureolin notes, drivers are somehow forced into using the site. If anything, extra congestion will be created as motorists queue on the A1 in order to access the site.

I've always thought that Follingsby Park would make a good P&R site. It's conveniently located near to the Leamside Line and the Metro could be extended to accommodate motorists offering a quick service into either Gateshead or Newcastle.