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Shaun Keenan

Dungiven campaigner says proposed site for new Translink park-and-ride is "completely unsafe"

A Dungiven campaigner says an urgent rethink is needed over the decision to put a new park-and-ride in a "completely unsafe" location.

Kieran Dallas said he rejected the planned collection point on the Feeny/Derrychrier Road

The Co Derry man has started a petition online to get the proposal reviewed.

It comes as the installation of the new A6 bypass road near the village continues.

However, Mr Dallas said a "more convenient" stop within the town would be a better solution.

He added: "As a community representative, I hereby reject the planned collection point, as it is completely unsafe for anyone to be collected from there.

"The stop is a good three miles from the town and that is inconvenient to everyone, never mind the safety risk.

"I suggest a stop that is more convenient to residents in the town.

"All the people of Dungiven want is the same accessibility rights as those who live in other areas, equality is what Dungiven prides itself upon and I feel the people of the town deserve more consideration and more thought from Translink and those involved in the planning process.

"The residents of Dungiven have heavily relied on a decent bus service and the accessibility of such a service.

"People use the 212 service for various reasons, such as young people, going to school/college or university.

"The service is used for access to various shops and other social activities.

"Others use it to attend hospital appointments, which is vital to the health of residents."

If you would like to sign the petition, you can do so HERE.

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