Glasgow buses could get traffic light boost to make routes faster than driving

Traffic lights 'favouring the movement of buses' are among measures being considered.

Consultants are looking at 16 traffic and road changes to fast track buses travelling around the city corridors on Dumbarton Road, Maryhill Road, Great Western Road, Pollokshaws Road and Paisley Road West.

Details of the five bus routes to be transformed are: Following the meeting, Angus Millar, SNP councillor for Anderston/City/Yorkhill who also serves as Glasgow’s convener for transport, said: “How we get to and about the city centre is vital for the future of Glasgow, and the council’s work to bring down bus journey times throughout the city and create a more people-friendly city centre are crucially important.

The route transformation plan is being developed by consultant Jacobs Steer as part of work being led by the Glasgow Bus Partnership to improve bus travel around Glasgow. A document from Jacobs Steer presented to the area partnership said: "Glasgow City Council will submit bid to the Bus Partnership Fund on behalf of the GBP and has commissioned us, Jacobs Steer, to develop the evidence-base to allow the first funding bid during 2023.

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