A local councillor is calling for a park and ride system to be introduced.
Traffic problems in in a Westmeath town are set to get worse if there isn't an intervention soon.
Labour Councillor Denis Leonard is highlighting the need for a park and ride facility in Kinnegad
He says on-street parking will become even more squeezed following the opening of the library development next year.
Councillor Leonard says there needs to be enough spaces to account for commuters as well:
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