What action can Glasgow take to prioritise the safety of people using sustainable transport modes (such as walking, wheeling or cycling), over accommodating cars?
Suggest ways Glasgow can better prioritize sustainable transport users over car users.
Thank you Patricia. We are in the process of designing and delivering the City Network which will provide a connected and functional network of protected cycling infrastructure across the city, with further enhancements to the walking environment. More information on this can be found at the Active Travel Strategy web page: www.glasgow.gov.uk/activetravel.
We need a joined up network of safe/segregated active travel routes
Ensuring through strict enforcement that this infrastructure is not occupied by driver's motor vehicles
We have just run a large campaign in response to the death of our friend and colleague at the King George V Bridge/Broomielaw junction which covers three junctions on the riverside which are identified as confusing and challenging to use for cyclists, walkers and wheelers. These three: The Casino, The Clutha and the The Court at Glasgow Green are all challenging as they are the intersection of many types of infrastructure. I am currently reviewing the thousands of responses we have received to share with GCC Cllrs this year.
Is that a target or just a hope? In the near 20 years of commuter cycling I'm not seeing any shift by school children towards cycling. The 'target' will take a generation to achieve not 7 years. Surely a focus on making cycle 'normal' at an early age is needed?
Thank you. We are in the process of designing and delivering the City Network, which will provide a comprehensive network of protected cycleways and improvements to the walking environment.
That's really simple: actions which genuinely reflect this priority! e.g. don't allow proposals for segregated infrastructure to be watered down because a few people complain about losing their favourite parking spot. Be open to closing MANY more residential rat-runs to vehicles. Involve people who cycle/walk regularly in the design of the infrastructure intended for them and incorporate their feedback *before* building anything. Add raised table crossings at junctions wherever possible to help slow traffic down. Reduce wait times for pedestrians at traffic lights and increase pedestrian phase lengths. Start to steadily replace parking (especially free parking) with almost anything else (housing, footpaths, parklets, bike parking, cycle paths, tables/benches, trees, ...). Continue joining up the various bits of the segregated cycle network. Remove useless painted cycle gutters and build more segregated lanes instead. Parking enforcement. Aim for >50% reduction in car km by 2030!
Act faster when advised about design problems. Supervise Construction closer. South City Way and Garscube Road problems were identified by ordinary people from plans and early in construction. Council was informed. There is Still a CCTV camera in the middle of South city way and illegal left turns at Cumberland street are an hourly occurance.
Hello Iain, thank you for taking the time to join the discussion. I note your comments about Cumberland Street and wondered if you could clarify a little on the ‘illegal turns’ you have witnessed? You have mentioned left turns, whereas another responder has mentioned right turns at this location. It would be helpful for us to get a clearer picture of where the vehicles are moving from/to.
You also mention a CCTV camera in respect of the SCW - this is located on the footway adjacent to the cycle lane. As it is the primary camera for both Victoria Road and Allison Street it has to be positioned with a clear line of sight around the corner to both roads. It is also the primary data camera for the area and as it operates via wireless signals, again a clear line of sight is required. The foundations for the camera are significant; its current position is the only one possible without significant diversion of services or compromising adjacent basements. I hope this information helps.
Enforce regulations . Stop curb parking.
Thank you Patricia. We are in the process of designing and delivering the City Network which will provide a connected and functional network of protected cycling infrastructure across the city, with further enhancements to the walking environment. More information on this can be found at the Active Travel Strategy web page: www.glasgow.gov.uk/activetravel.
We need a joined up network of safe/segregated active travel routes
Ensuring through strict enforcement that this infrastructure is not occupied by driver's motor vehicles
We have just run a large campaign in response to the death of our friend and colleague at the King George V Bridge/Broomielaw junction which covers three junctions on the riverside which are identified as confusing and challenging to use for cyclists, walkers and wheelers. These three: The Casino, The Clutha and the The Court at Glasgow Green are all challenging as they are the intersection of many types of infrastructure. I am currently reviewing the thousands of responses we have received to share with GCC Cllrs this year.
Act faster when advised about design problems and respond better when communities and citizens
Is that a target or just a hope? In the near 20 years of commuter cycling I'm not seeing any shift by school children towards cycling. The 'target' will take a generation to achieve not 7 years. Surely a focus on making cycle 'normal' at an early age is needed?
Thank you. We are in the process of designing and delivering the City Network, which will provide a comprehensive network of protected cycleways and improvements to the walking environment.
That's really simple: actions which genuinely reflect this priority! e.g. don't allow proposals for segregated infrastructure to be watered down because a few people complain about losing their favourite parking spot. Be open to closing MANY more residential rat-runs to vehicles. Involve people who cycle/walk regularly in the design of the infrastructure intended for them and incorporate their feedback *before* building anything. Add raised table crossings at junctions wherever possible to help slow traffic down. Reduce wait times for pedestrians at traffic lights and increase pedestrian phase lengths. Start to steadily replace parking (especially free parking) with almost anything else (housing, footpaths, parklets, bike parking, cycle paths, tables/benches, trees, ...). Continue joining up the various bits of the segregated cycle network. Remove useless painted cycle gutters and build more segregated lanes instead. Parking enforcement. Aim for >50% reduction in car km by 2030!
Act faster when advised about design problems. Supervise Construction closer. South City Way and Garscube Road problems were identified by ordinary people from plans and early in construction. Council was informed. There is Still a CCTV camera in the middle of South city way and illegal left turns at Cumberland street are an hourly occurance.
Hello Iain, thank you for taking the time to join the discussion. I note your comments about Cumberland Street and wondered if you could clarify a little on the ‘illegal turns’ you have witnessed? You have mentioned left turns, whereas another responder has mentioned right turns at this location. It would be helpful for us to get a clearer picture of where the vehicles are moving from/to.
You also mention a CCTV camera in respect of the SCW - this is located on the footway adjacent to the cycle lane. As it is the primary camera for both Victoria Road and Allison Street it has to be positioned with a clear line of sight around the corner to both roads. It is also the primary data camera for the area and as it operates via wireless signals, again a clear line of sight is required. The foundations for the camera are significant; its current position is the only one possible without significant diversion of services or compromising adjacent basements. I hope this information helps.