Glasgow and Orkney to lead self-driving shuttle studies
Two studies taking place in Glasgow and Orkney are set to explore the viability of deploying self-driving shuttles in Scottish towns and cities. The projects are two of 14 to have received funding from the UK Government’s CAM Pathfinder Feasibility Studies (FS) Competition. Leveraging the expertise of all the partners involved, the projects aim to […]
Glasgow gets tough: New speed camera installed near Silverburn shopping centre
A new fixed speed camera will begin operation in Glasgow this week at Barrhead Road in the Southside near Silverburn. Police Scotland said the camera has been introduced on the westbound carriageway of the road to help reduce injury collisions in the area. According to the force, there have been 10 injury collisions on the road’s westbound carriageway over a four-year […]
Work begins on £21m project to transform Glasgow streets
A £21.3 million programme to deliver more attractive streets in Glasgow city centre is now fully underway. The Avenues Plus programme forms part of the biggest transformation of Glasgow city centre for 50 years and projects are now taking place on the eastern, northern and southern fringes of the city centre. The programme is complementing […]
Congestion charge a possibility for Glasgow amid Clyde Tunnel toll debate
Glasgow is considering bringing in a driver congestion charge and Clyde Tunnel toll as Transport Scotland suggests the city could take a ‘leading role’ in looking at a new scheme. The local authority has expressed interest in rolling out driver charges that would only apply to people who don’t live in the city. But a regulatory check […]
£10m for active travel schemes in Glasgow
£10.6 million has been found to fund a wide range of measures in Glasgow including building more active travel infrastructure and improving the safety and accessibility of public spaces for pedestrians. Initiatives such as those which encourage more walking, wheeling and cycling on the school commute will receive funding support, as will upgrades to bus […]
Glasgow’s Clyde Tunnel could close as union set to ballot workers over strike action
Glasgow’s motorists are facing traffic chaos a potential strikes could close the Clyde Tunnel. The team controlling the tunnel are to be balloted on industrial action after a national pay offer was overwhelmingly rejected. Over 60,000 drivers use the tunnel every day. Keir Greenaway, GMB Scotland senior organiser in public services, said: “The workers at the Clyde Tunnel […]
Strong growth prompts SYSTRA to relocate in Glasgow
Global sustainable transport and infrastructure business SYSTRA has relocated its Glasgow office as part of its long-term commitment to Scotland and in response to strong growth across the UK. SYSTRA has moved its Glasgow office to Bothwell Street in the city centre, driven by exceptional local growth and a commitment toattracting top talent in the […]
M8 in Glasgow to close for 18 days for repair works
A section of the M8 in Glasgow is set to close for more than two weeks for repair work, with drivers having been warned that diversions will be in place. Work to replace a parapet at Junction 18, Charing Cross, will be carried out by Amey from March 23 until April 10. The M8 eastbound Junction 18 off-slip […]
Sustainable travel projects are transforming Glasgow’s transport system
Work on a City Network of active travel routes is currently underway in Glasgow, with several phases of construction now complete as the city aims to add 270km of safe, segregated cycle ways to existing routes. The city is delivering a significant number of projects that encourage active travel and prioritise travelling sustainably, according to […]
Electric buses withdrawn in Glasgow over safety fears
Bus operator First Bus has withdrawn 30 buses in Glasgow after “technical failures”. The BBC reports that the issue was raised in December with affected vehicles now temporarily replaced by ultra-low emission diesel buses from across the UK. The report says the buses were part of an order of 50 in 2023, with batteries designed […]