It depends on how early I get there. There are 5 separate car parks that able-bodied punters can use. The stewards direct you to the nearest unfilled one on arrival. Then the route is always under the A27 and over the railway bridge. Time = 7-10 mins, I'd guess, depending on which car park I get...
Oh, quite so. Exit speed is the primary reason I chose the uni over the Bridge. That said, I'd happily sacrifice some (some!) of the time advantage in order to allow a better get-away for Bridge users.
Not sure on your first point. I agree with your second, but if the police were to dramatically lengthen the "green light" for the Bridge users, the uni queue would inevitably lengthen. That said, there has to be a middle ground, where Bridge users can get out more quickly than currently, without...
Speaking with an entirely parochial hat on, it would also make such a difference (but negatively) to those of us that exit the uni car park directly opposite!
Hmm. Maybe you got through to someone who doesn't know what rules can be bent. Tomorrow may be a bit late, but I'd be inclined to call again, and ask for Jenny Gower (or possibly just email her). She's in charge of supporter services. Bennett's field is the obvious choice, if you can get on the...
Call the club, there's a very good chance they'll let you park in Bennett's Field...
If not, I'd say that the Bridge is just about doable on crutches, but you'll feel it.