PLANS have been unveiled for the creation of a new active travel network in the Greater Govan area of Glasgow.
Glasgow City Council explained that the Connecting Greater Govan project will look to build on the connectivity benefits of the new Govan-Partick Bridge.
The proposals would form part of the wider city network, which will provide around 270km of direct active travel routes across the city and is planned to be delivered by 2031.
Community feedback will be sought on four developed route designs at Govan Road, Orkney Street, Govan Road, and Shieldhall Road.
In addition to providing around 20km of high-quality cycleways, footways will be improved, and public realm enhanced. Upgrading of crossing points and road junctions, along with enhancements to street lighting and drainage, are also planned.
Councillor Angus Millar, convener for transport and climate at Glasgow City Council, said, “Our city network of segregated active travel infrastructure aims to connect communities across the city and provide more people with the opportunity to get about Glasgow safely through walking, wheeling and cycling.
“By supporting a roll-out of new infrastructure for routine journeys, we can help create a sustainable transport system that tackles carbon emissions, improves public health and creates safer communities.
“There is still a great deal of work to be undertaken, and we are engaging with local communities on detailed designs, such as the work starting this week across the Greater Govan area.”
