Glasgow Times

This can reduce congestion and pollution

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Road to Dumbarton Road), Highburgh Road (Hyndland Street to Byres Road), Torness Street (Byres Road to Church Street) and Church Street (Byres Road to Dumbarton Road).

Alteration­s could also be made in Hillhead, where a shared-use parking control scheme is proposed.

“The existing parking zone in the Hillhead area does not make best use of the on-road parking spaces,” a council spokesman said.

“It is currently obstructiv­e for visitors to residentia­l and business properties in the area and currently only allows one resident parking permit per household.

These proposals will assist by introducin­g a shared-use parking control scheme for permit holders or those who wish to pay and display.”

Ashton Lane and Great George Lane could be pedestrian­ised to “enhance pedestrian safety”, with service access limited to specific times. It would be controlled by drop-bollards.

Residentia­l access to the rear of Ashton Road will be maintained. Cresswell Lane will remain pedestrian­ised.

The aim of the changes is to give priority to residents by preventing commuters from parking all day.

Pay and display parking would be available, with a maximum stay of three hours, to “ensure a turnover in the bays, leaving spaces free for residents’ visitors, carers and trades people”. It will be 20p for the first 15 minutes of parking.

The council hopes by reducing the availabili­ty of long-term free parking it will encourage people to use other methods of transport, walk or cycle.

“This can reduce congestion and pollution,” the spokesman said.

Comments on the proposals should be submitted to the council by February 14 via email or post. More informatio­n is available on the authority’s website.

 ??  ?? A consultati­on could lead to changes for Byres Road
A consultati­on could lead to changes for Byres Road

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