Traffic

Glasgow City Council aims to ensure that the traffic in the city boundaries is as safe and free moving as is possible.

To this end they have identified key factors to ensure this is achieved.

Manage the Network - How the road network is used by vehicles and pedestrians

• make the best use of existing roads for all users
• reduce the number of accidents and improve safety on the road network
• restrain the demand for travel by private cars for commuting particularly at peak hours
• encourage responsible car usage and promote public transport, walking and cycling
• encourage operators of the public transport network to provide an improved integrated system to a high standard
• provide travellers with advance information on major roadworks and events in order to minimise disruption and delays

Develop the Network - Travel patterns are always changing. The Council has to monitor and evolve the transport system to meet new aspirations.

• assist the safe and efficient movement of freight traffic on the road network
• improve the road network to assist public transport services
• improve the environment with a focus on areas of high pedestrian activity
• promote the provision for public transport, cycling and walking in all new developments
• provide for the needs of the mobility impaired

Contact Details:

Land and Environmental Services
Richmond Exchange
20 Cadogan Street
Glasgow
G2 7AD
Phone: 0141 287 9000
Fax: 0141 287 9059
E-mail: land@glasgow.gov.uk