Bus Priority Rapid Deployment funding from Transport Scotland will see a series of measures implemented to give priority to buses at key points across Glasgow's road network. It is intended that the temporary infrastructure, which will include bus lanes and upgrades to road traffic signals, will improve journey times and the reliability of bus services which will benefit those requiring to using public transport during COVID-19, and encourage a shift to more sustainable transport options as pandemic restrictions ease.
Bus Priority Project Programme | City Centre |
Ward(s): | 10 - Anderson |
Location(s): | Bothwell Street between Douglas St and Wellington St: Renfrew Street between Cambridge St and Hope St: |
Expected Work Start Date: | 8 April 2021 |
Expected Work Completion Date: | 9 April 2021 |
Measure(s): | Pop up Bus Lanes |
Purpose: | Improve bus journey time and reliability to encourage travelling public to use buses and not private cars. |
Detail: | The project will see the following measures introduced: 24-hour bus lane eastbound on Bothwell St between Douglas St and Wellington St (parking and loading will be maintained inside bus lane).
24-hour bus lane eastbound on Renfrew St between Cambridge St and Hope St. |