The City Council wishes to encourage alternatives means of travel to the private car. Buses, walking, car-sharing, motorcycling and cycling are all means of travel which can provide viable alternatives to many types of single person car journeys. There are many initiatives that promote and encourage these means of travel across the City.

The rail network in and around Glasgow is the second largest outside London and there is also a large choice of bus services available reaching all corners of the City.  Council led projects such as Quality Bus Corridors provide the infrastructure and partnership agreements to encourage ‘quality’ bus travel. 

Alternatives transport modes to single occupancy car trips are rail, bus, walking, cycling and car sharing.

Bus, Subway and  Train The following links provide information to assist with planning journeys by public transport SPT Journey Planner - JESS  National Rail Enquiries

Walking Walking is the most important way of getting about, being the "glue" that links all other ways to travel. It is also an ideal form of exercise as it requires no equipment or expense and is one of the best ways to become more active. Fit For Life Leaflet Sustrans Active Commuting Project Pack

Cycling A network of cycle routes and cycle parking is being implemented in and across Glasgow. Cycling

Car Sharing Average car occupancy tends to be low with surveys indicating typical average occupancy rates of 1.6 persons per car (Scottish Household Survey 2003).  Car sharing is a real possibility for many journeys, particularly for journeys to work and can assist in saving money whilst also contributing to a reduction in the number of vehicles on our roads. Land Services, in partnership with WESTRANS are currently developing a car sharing scheme.  It is hoped to have this scheme in place by early 2006.

School Travel Plans Glasgow City Council has a dedicated team of School Travel Coordinators who work in partnership with schools across Glasgow.  Walking, cycling and car sharing for the journey to and from school are encouraged with the participation of pupils, parents and teachers. School Travel Plans