Glasgow City Council

Glasgow: Consultation opens on active travel link between Govan-Partick Bridge and Pollok Country Park

Plans for a new walking, wheeling and cycling route linking the Govan-Partick Bridge with Pollok Country Park are now open for consultation. The proposed 2.7km route is the first element of the Connecting Greater Govan active travel project, which will see improved streets and enhanced active travel connectivity. Building on the popularity of the Govan-Partick […]

Glasgow’s ‘Don’t Be a Bus Blocker’ campaign returns to support smoother travel for bus passengers

The City of Glasgow is expanding its Don’t Be a Bus Blocker campaign across the Glasgow City Region with the aim of improving service reliability and helping buses run on time and remain a convenient travel choice. Backed by Transport Scotland’s Bus Infrastructure Fund and supported by local bus operators, SPT and the Glasgow City […]

Next phase of Glasgow’s East End active travel route revealed

Glasgow City Council has unveiled the latest designs for the next phase of its East City Way active travel route. According to ProjectScot.com the proposed design prioritises people who walk, wheel, cycle, and use public transport through the delivery of infrastructure that makes everyday active travel easier and more attractive. Relating to the stretch between […]

Next phase of George Square restoration kicks off big year for Glasgow transformation

Work is set to begin on extending the world-class look and feel of the new George Square in Glasgow to surrounding roads, Glaswegians can look forward to significant changes in the heart of town emerging in the months ahead. The first half of the year will see the majority of the £123million Avenues Programme completed, […]

Glasgow: Free public transport trial announced for 2026

Glasgow City Council has confirmed that a pilot scheme granting free public transport to everyone in the city will begin in early 2026, after over 18 months of uncertainty. Councillor Angus Millar confirmed that the scheme will benefit 1000 Glaswegians for a six-week period, in response to a question posed by Scottish Greens councillor and transport spokesperson Christy […]

Connecting Battlefield transforms Glasgow’s public space for active travel

The first phase of Glasgow City Council’s Connecting Battlefield active travel project has significantly improved public space and created a new, segregated cycle way on Queen’s Drive which extends south onto Langside Road. The cycle way, which is seeing around 900 daily users, provides easy access to key destinations such as Queen’s Park and the […]

Scotland: Drivers face ‘crumbling’ local roads amid increase in insurance claims to councils over potholes

Drivers are counting the cost of Scotland’s “crumbling” local road network as pothole-related insurance claims soar. Research by Scottish Labour found that between 2019 and 2023 the number of insurance claims to councils citing poor road maintenance rose by 69 per cent. Eight local authority areas have seen claims from drivers more than double, while four have seen claims […]

Glasgow City recognised by Scottish Transport Awards

Glasgow has been recognised by the Scottish Transport Awards 2025, with three of the city’s sustainable transport projects shortlisted for accolades across several categories. The first phase of the Connecting Battlefield project has been shortlisted in the ‘Excellence in Walking, Public Realm and Cycling’ category. The popular active travel route has significantly improved public spaces and created […]

A welcome boost for Glasgow’s active travel revolution

Glasgow City Council has shared its planned designs for a series of prominent road junctions across the west end as part of an initiative to boost active travel. The online consultation shares developed designs for Yorkhill and Kelvingrove, specifically Kelvinhaugh Street, Derby Street, Parkgrove Terrace and Kelvingrove Street, says Urban Realm. They show how upgraded pavements, step-free […]