The state administrator does not want new waiting parking at Oslo Airport – Greater Oslo

People waiting to pick up travelers at Oslo Airport park in the rest area or along the E16 a little before the airport. This has created dangerous situations on the motorway. The police have said that motorists put others at risk in order to save a few pennies on parking fees. In July, the rest area was closed. But people have continued to park there. They risk a fine. Sometimes the space becomes full, so motorists stand along the highway. This can create dangerous situations. The cars in the picture are in the waiting area. Photo: Bård Nafstad / news Avinor now wants to build a new car park, in a different location. But the State Administrator says no to that. Want more people to travel by public transport Those who run the airport, Avinor, have planned to create 140 new parking spaces. The problem is where the parking spaces are to be located: In an area that is regulated as a public transport terminal. Therefore, the State Administrator says no. – We believe the measure is contrary to national and regional targets for reduced greenhouse gas emissions and increased use of public transport, writes the State Administrator in a letter to Ullensaker municipality. The waiting area or rest area has been closed several times, but many park there anyway. Then they risk a fine. The picture is from the summer of 2023. Photo: Bård Nafstad / news The municipality has given Avinor a dispensation from the rules, but “this comes into conflict with the regional planning plan’s aim to facilitate a high proportion of public transport for travelers at the airport”, writes the State Administrator. news has contacted Avinor. They reply that they need some time to familiarize themselves with the complaint and that they can comment on the case on Monday. Ullensaker municipality will now look into the complaint from the State Administrator. If the municipality does not accept the complaint, the Ministry of Local Government and District Affairs will ask another state administrator to look into the matter. Published 07.09.2024, at 12.16 Updated 07.09.2024, at 12:48 p.m



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