Yes, we had been told to expect the public consultation to restart in November so we busy volunteers were a little surprised when these 3 emails dropped into our inbox on 28 October! Read on for the full details.
1. Public Realm improvements in Byres Road, including footway widening and new cycle lanes
Here’s the one that is of most concern to us. This is the email we received on 28 October:
“THE GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL, (BYRES ROAD), (TRAFFIC REGULATION AND PARKING CONTROLS) ORDER 20__
The Council propose to consider the introduction of the above named Traffic Regulation Order and I wish to establish the preliminary views of your organisation prior to the publication of these proposals.
Background to the proposed Order
This order will facilitate the proposed public realm improvements in Byres Road, including footway widening and new cycle lanes. The Order will propose a reduction in on-street car parking bays, the introduction of protected cycle lanes, additional disabled parking, the removal of the left-turn filter lane at the junction on Byres Road at Great Western Road and the introduction of a one-way arrangement on Byres Road and Church Street south of the Church Street junction. Subject to directional changes, the location of bus stops, loading bays and taxi ranks will be largely unchanged by the Order, although a new daytime taxi rank is proposed at Church Street to complement the University redevelopment works.
The One Way restriction on Torness Street will be reversed and will run eastbound.
Area affected by the proposed Order
The roads affected by these proposals are bounded by:-
Great Western Road to the north and Dumbarton Road to the south
The list of roads affected by these proposals are:-
Byres Road, Observatory Road, Loudon Terrace, Roxburgh Street, Ruthven Street, Ruthven Lane, Dowanside Road, Dowanside Lane, Havelock Street, Lawrence Street, White Street, Church Street, Chancellor Street, Dalcross Street, Torness Street, University Place, University Avenue, Highburgh Road
Details of the proposed Order
The proposed restrictions (as depicted on the attached plan) will comprise of:-
· No Waiting No Loading / Unloading at any time
· Loading only place (Torness Street)
· Loading only places (Monday – Saturday, 8am – 6pm)
· Prohibition of driving in a with-flow cycle lane
· Disabled vehicle parking places for disabled badge holders only
· Motorcycle parking places
· Taxi Ranks
This Traffic Regulation Order is being promoted in conjunction with the following Traffic Regulation Orders, you may also consider consulting them for additional information:
· GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL (BYRES ROAD) (20MPH SPEED LIMIT ZONE) ORDER 20__
· GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL (HILLHEAD) (TRAFFIC REGULATION AND PARKING CONTROLS) ORDER 20__
Please provide any comments you wish to make on these proposals by 15th November 2019.
In the meantime, should you require any further information or clarification on any points arising from the proposals, please email ByresRoadTRO@glasgow.gov.uk
Should the Council proceed with these proposals; a copy of the Notice of the proposed Order will be forwarded to you intimating an opportunity to lodge any objections to the proposals.
Yours faithfully
Christine Francis, Head of Technical Services, Neighbourhoods and Sustainability“
Here is the document referred to: Byres Road cycle lanes etc PLAN
Comments close on 15 November so there isn’t much time but GoBikers are currently beavering away on the proposals. Do let us have your views too, to consultations@gobike.org
2. Byres Road, 20mph Speed Limit Zone
Here’s a change that is sensible in a busy residential and shopping area. This is the email from the City Council:
“THE GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL, (BYRES ROAD), (20 MPH SPEED LIMIT ZONE) ORDER 20__
The Council propose to consider the introduction of the above named Traffic Regulation Order and I wish to establish the preliminary views of your organisation prior to the publication of these proposals.
Background to the proposed Order
This order will propose the introduction of a 20MPH speed limit on Byres Road and Highburgh Road to improve road safety and bring speed limits into line with surrounding residential areas.
Area affected by the proposed Order
The roads affected by these proposals are bounded by:-
Great Western Road to the north, Hyndland Street to the west and Dumbarton Road to the south
The list of roads affected by these proposals are:-
Byres Road
Highburgh Road
Details of the proposed Order
The proposed restrictions (as depicted on the attached plan) will comprise of:-
· 20 MPH speed limit zone
This Traffic Regulation Order is being promoted in conjunction with the following Traffic Regulation Orders, you may also consider consulting them for additional information:
· GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL (BYRES ROAD) (TRAFFIC REGULATION AND PARKING CONTROLS) ORDER 20__
· GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL (HILLHEAD) (TRAFFIC REGULATION AND PARKING CONTROLS) ORDER 20__
Please provide any comments you wish to make on these proposals by 15th November 2019
In the meantime, should you require any further information or clarification on any points arising from the proposals, please email ByresRoad20MPH@glasgow.gov.uk
Should the Council proceed with these proposals; a copy of the Notice of the proposed Order will be forwarded to you intimating an opportunity to lodge any objections to the proposals.
Yours faithfully
Christine Francis, Head of Technical Services, Neighbourhoods and Sustainability“
The plan referred to is here: Byres Road 20mph PLAN
GoBike will be supporting this Order, with our usual concern that is monitored and enforced but do get your views into the City Council too.
3. Hillhead Restricted Parking Zone Order
Here’s the third of the emails we received on 28 October:
“THE GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL, (HILLHEAD), (TRAFFIC REGULATION AND PARKING CONTROLS) ORDER 20__
The Council propose to consider the introduction of the above named Traffic Regulation Order and I wish to establish the preliminary views of your organisation prior to the publication of these proposals.
Background to the proposed Order
The proposal is to amend the existing Hillhead parking controls from a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) to a Restricted Parking Zone (RPZ).
RPZs are indicated by zone entry signs which have a no waiting roundel to inform that no waiting is permitted at any time outwith the bays. The zone entry signs tell you to “park only in signed bays” with a no waiting roundel which means no waiting at any time. This is the restriction which applies outwith all the marked bays.
This order will propose the conversion of “residents only” parking bays to “shared use” bays in order to bring the parking regime in Hillhead into line with other residential areas within the west-end. Whilst all bays will become “shared use”, residents will be able to acquire a second personal permit and visitor permits, fees will be in line with other zones. Permits will also be usable in adjacent zones. The order will also include proposals to pedestrianise Ashton Lane / Great George Lane with service access limited to specific times and controlled by drop-bollards. Residential access to the rear of Ashton Road will be maintained. Cresswell Lane will remain pedestrianised.
Area affected by the proposed Order
The roads affected by these proposals are bounded by:-
Great Western Road to the north, Byres Road to the west, University Avenue to the south and the River Kelvin to the east.
The list of roads affected by these proposals are:-
Alfred Lane, Ashton Lane, Ashton Lane North, Ashton Road, Bank Street, Belgrave Lane, Belgrave Terrace, Bothwell Lane, Bower Street, Burgh Lane, Bute Gardens, Bute Lane, Caledonia Crescent, Cecil Street, Cowan Lane, Cowan Street, Cranworth Lane, Cranworth Street, Cresswell Lane, Cresswell Street, Eton Lane, Gibson Street, Glasgow Street, Granby Lane, Great George Lane, Great George Street, Great Kelvin Lane, Hillhead Street, Kersland Lane, Kersland Street, Lilybank Gardens, Lilybank Gardens Lane, Lilybank Terrace, Lilybank Terrace Lane, Oakfield Avenue, Oakfield Lane, Otago Lane, Otago Street, Sandringham Lane, Sardinia Lane, Southpark Avenue, Southpark Lane, Southpark Terrace, University Avenue, University Gardens, Westbank Lane, Westbank Quadrant, Viewfield Lane, Vinicombe Lane, Vinicombe Street
Details of the proposed Order
The proposed restrictions (as depicted on the attached plan) will comprise of:-
· Shared Use Parking Spaces
· No Waiting No Loading / Unloading at any time
· Loading only place (Monday – Sunday 24hr) (Great George Street)
· Loading only place (8am – 6pm, Monday – Saturday)
· Disabled vehicle parking places for disabled badge holders only
· Car Club vehicle parking place for car club vehicles only
This Traffic Regulation Order is being promoted in conjunction with the following Traffic Regulation Orders, you may also consider consulting them for additional information:
· GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL (BYRES ROAD) (20MPH SPEED LIMIT ZONE) ORDER 20__
· GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL (BYRES ROAD) (TRAFFIC REGULATION AND PARKING CONTROLS) ORDER 20__
Please provide any comments you wish to make on these proposals by 15th November 2019.
In the meantime, should you require any further information or clarification on any points arising from the proposals, please email HillheadTRO@glasgow.gov.uk
Should the Council proceed with these proposals; a copy of the Notice of the proposed Order will be forwarded to you intimating an opportunity to lodge any objections to the proposals.
Yours faithfully
Christine Francis, Head of Technical Services, Neighbourhoods and Sustainability“
This is the plan of the affected area: Hillhead Restricted Parking Zone PLAN
This one might be more contentious than the 20mph Order. If you have concerns then do please let the City Council know but also let GoBike know, at consultations@gobike.org and we can take note of them in our response.
We should have a clearer view of these 3 TROs, and the implications for active travel by the time we publish our next Consultation Digest on Tuesday 12 November – just 3 days before the closing date!