NEWLY unveiled designs have been unveiled detailing the next phase of Glasgow’s east city way.
The proposed design prioritises people who walk, wheel, cycle, and use public transport through the delivery of infrastructure that makes everyday active travel easier and more attractive, Glasgow City Council said.
Relating to the stretch between Canmore Street and Braidfauld Street, key design proposals include wider pavements, dropped kerbs, tactile paving, and shorter crossing distances to increase safety and accessibility for pedestrians. Where needed, footways will also be resurfaced.
Plans include a redesign of the Braidfauld Street junction featuring automatic cycle detectors for smoother journeys – while an on-demand pedestrian crossing is proposed for London Road near the Dewar & Sons building.
A key element of the consultation is the proposed upgrade of the existing Spaces for People cycle lanes between Braidfauld Street and Canmore Street into fully segregated infrastructure. Running in both directions along London Road, the improved cycleways would link ‘seamlessly’ to the cycling facilities delivered in an earlier phase of the East City Way which pass by the Emirates Arena and Celtic Park, the council added.
Bus stops will also see improvements, providing extra footway space for waiting passengers and step-free access to make getting on and off the bus quicker and safer. To enhance the area’s general amenity, the plans include attractive planting and improved drainage to create a more pleasant environment that encourages active travel.
Councillor Angus Millar, Glasgow City Council city convener for transport and climate, said, “The proposals for the latest phase of the East City Way builds on previous community engagement and marks further progress toward safer and more welcoming streets for people who walk, wheel, cycle, or rely on public transport.
“We are working to create a more connected, accessible city through making improvements for pedestrians and giving people more sustainable transport choices. By upgrading cycling infrastructure along this section of London Road we are bringing safer active travel links within reach of more people in the East End and taking a further step toward establishing a continuous corridor from the city centre to the North Lanarkshire boundary.
“We want to hear from residents, businesses, and all those who use this route. Feedback will be vital in shaping the final design, so we are urging everyone to take part in the consultation whether they complete a survey or attend the drop-in event later this month.”
