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Christina O'Neill

Hillhead to introduce new traffic control measures and 20mph speed limit for Byres Road

New traffic regulation orders are being planned for Glasgow's west end as part of the council's £9million public realm project.

The measures include reducing the number of on-street parking bays, introducing shared-use parking spaces for both residential permit holders and pay-and-display and a 20-mile per hour speed limit on Byres Road.

The designs were approved by the council’s Neighbourhoods, Housing and Public Realm Committee last April. Funded by the Glasgow City Region Deal, it will see the major west end street revamped to create a "more attractive environment" for those who live, work and shop in the area.

(Media Scotland)

Carol Connolly, Head of City Deal at Glasgow City Council, said: "The new public realm at Byres Road will improve the experience of the area for all those who live there or use it for shopping, studying, or going out to eat and drink. 

"Byres Road is one of the most popular destinations in the city for both Glaswegians and our visitors, and this public realm work will ensure it maintains this position.  The public consultation saw a wide range of views expressed, and the revised designs reflect this."

The expansion of the pedestrian and cycle zone in the area will see footways widened and new protected cycle lanes built, along with disabled parking and a new daytime taxi rank being proposed at Church Street.

Further measures include the removal of the left-turn filter lane at the junction of Byres Road and Great Western Road, while a one-way arrangement on Byres Road and Church Street south will be put in place to facilitate the parking capacity in the area.

Ashton Lane and Great George Lane are also set to be pedestrianised, with service access limited to specific times and controlled by drop-bollards.

£9million is to be spent on the redevelopment (Sunday Mail)

Any person wishing to comment on the proposed Order must do so by in writing or email by Friday 14 February.

To see plans in full and submit comments, visit Glasgow City Council's website .

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