Existing Traffic Signal Timings can be altered to vary the ‘green’ time for any approach to a junction to give priority to roads with frequent bus services or to improve general traffic flows in line with demand.

Bus Shelters and waiting areas can be upgraded.
Electronic message systems at some bus stops can give passengers continually updated Information about the arrival of buses.

Bus Boarders (extended pavement) are designed to let the bus access the kerb-side unhindered by parked vehicles, and make entry and exit from the buses easier for everyone.

An Advance Stop Line allows cyclists to position themselves ahead of the traffic at a junction avoiding potential conflicts between cyclists and other turning vehicles.

Bus-activated Signals receive an electronic signal requesting priority from an approaching bus if conditions allow.

Regular Enforcement of the traffic regulations by the Police and Glasgow City Council’s parking attendants is essential to prevent obstruction to bus and other traffic movements to improve safety.

Pedestrian Enhancements would include the introduction of new or relocated pedestrian crossings to improve safety. These crossings would adopt ‘pedestrian friendly’ measures to assist parents with young children and those who are visually or mobility impaired. The ‘green man’ time at traffic signals can be increased and road widths reduced at key points to improve safety for pedestrians crossing the road.

Enhanced Public Transport Interchange can be achieved by improving facilities for connection between bus, rail, underground and taxi and through the introduction of ticketing enhancements.

Bus operators can enhance Bus Services by increasing the service frequencies and introducing modern low floor access buses.

Vehicles Parking and Loading at certain locations can obstruct the free movement of buses and other traffic. Provision for this will be reviewed taking into consideration the needs of local businesses and residents whilst achieving the desired level of priority for public transport.

Bus Lanes at key locations reserve a lane of the road for buses and other permitted vehicles such as taxis, cyclists and emergency vehicles. The operational hours of bus lanes would take into account the service requirements of local businesses and residents.

A Bus Gate allows only buses, taxis and cyclists to proceed.

Queue Relocation involves additional traffic signals to give bus priority, for example, where two lanes reduce to one.

Pre-signals are extra signals introduced on the approach to a junction to allow buses to proceed to the head of the queue.


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