Glasgow’s new transport strategy aims to to cut car miles used by 30% before 2030

Glasgow’s new transport strategy has reached the next phase of development as a final framework is set out covering more than 100 travel policies. Following a year of consultation, the Glasgow Transport Strategy maps a route towards a network that aims to tackle poverty, fight climate change and create thriving neighbourhoods. With vehicle emissions creating […]

Contract awarded for new £29.5m bridge linking Partick and Govan

Work to build a new bridge linking Partick and Govan will get underway in January. The contract to build a new bridge re-establishing the historic link between Partick and Govan has been awarded by Glasgow City Council. Farrans Construction will lead the £29.5million project to create a pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Clyde between Water Row […]

Glasgow City Council needs £20 million more to maintain roads in current state

Glasgow City Council needs £20 million more to keep the city’s roads and pavements in their current state. An investment options report shows a council spend of £10m a year on the roads but that it needs to spend £30m for the level of maintaining the current condition, the Glasgow Times reports. George Gillespie, Executive […]

Glasgow launches city-wide active travel network

Plans to build a city-wide network of active travel infrastructure for all parts of Glasgow have been unveiled. Released as part of a new strategy to promote active travel in Glasgow, the plans will add 270km of high quality cycleways and improved footways along main roads in Glasgow. Intended to support a crucial shift to […]

Glasgow to build 160 miles of cycle lanes

Glasgow City Council is set to commit to building 160 miles of cycle lanes in the city, to include existing ‘Spaces for People paths. The 160 miles of cycle routes are part of a huge mission to tackle the climate crisis and promote active travel. Details of the plans are to be included in the new draft […]

More funding secured by Glasgow City Council for its sustainable transport plans

Glasgow City Council has secured funding to improve the city’s safety for cyclists as part of plans to improve sustainable transport. The Council will receive an additional £4.8m in grant funding from Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT), Smarter Choices Smarter Places (SCSP), and Cycling, Walking and Safer Routes (CWSR). The funds will be used to […]

Glasgow to start consultation on phase 2 of its Low Emission Zone

Glasgow City Council has announced that consultation on the second phase of its Low Emission Zone is set to begin later this month. The council introduced phase one of the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) in 2018 in order to address harmful levels of nitrogen dioxide in the city centre. Phase 1 applies to local bus […]

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