Plans to introduce low speeds on the M8 going through the city are being considered by Transport Scotland.
have been in discussion with the agency to look at a mandatory speed limit, which could be as low as 30mph, as well as barriers to help reduce air pollution among other measures.
Medium-term objectives include looking at options for downgrading the motorway going through Glasgow to a boulevard-style road and support for a garden cap at Charing Cross.Describing the impact on the city, a council report said: “Part of the M8 motorway runs through the centre of Glasgow, separating the city centre from the north and west of the city.
“The M8 reduces the number of available crossing points for active travel and these are often very car-centric.”Council officers met with Transport Scotland officials on August 23 to discuss the matter. Within this, there was recognition of the desire to re-mode, reduce, re-route or re-time traffic that use the M8 over the long-term.
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