The draft puts forward proposals for the improvement of bus services, car parks, bus stops and the establishment of interchanges. The problems of parking at Pen y Pass are addressed and the prospect of increased faith in the service is becoming a reality with the development of real time information at bus stops.

Some works have already taken place. New interchanges have been built at Llanberis and Betws-y-Coed. Nant Peris car park has been enlarged and new buses which carry cycles are coming into service.

Much more needs to be done however and the Strategy aims to open debate on the parking at Pen-y-Gwryd and Dyffryn Ogwen.

New fare structures which reflect parking charges with various discount offers are also suggested with the aim of attracting people onto buses to travel in Northern Snowdonia. Two new open top bus services are already proving popular.

The consultation process aims to involve key organisations and communities in where this initiative goes over the next three years. The key aim is to provide a transport service that people have confidence in and want to use as well as to manage car parking in the area within existing numbers and reducing its environmental impact.

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