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Concept and Aims
Glasgow City Council has set out the concept of a City Network to provide a dense network of improved high-quality infrastructure across Glasgow, to be delivered by 2031. It is seeking your views on the latest proposals.
The network is aiming to link services and facilities across multiple neighbourhoods, providing easy and safe active journeys across Glasgow for everyone. This includes improved pedestrian infrastructure and protected cycle lanes.
It is part of a wider move toward providing infrastructure throughout Scotland, that is suitable for all road user types, and people of all abilities.
GCC is overseeing progress of the first two areas of the City Network – the Inner North and South – to concept designs by the end of the year. The route design proposals for both these areas are set out in the City Network storymap.
All of the infrastructure proposed has been designed in accordance with the guidance contained within Roads for All – Good Practice Guide for Roads and Cycling by Design, both produced by Transport Scotland to outline the requirements for inclusive design in road infrastructure, to comply with the Equality Act 2010 in Scotland. The guidance aims to ensure that road infrastructure is safe and accessible for everyone of all abilities, as part of Scotland’s broader efforts to promote active travel and achieve Vision Zero: halving road deaths by 2030, with zero fatalities and serious injuries on Scotland’s roads by 2050.
- City Network Inner North and South storymap:
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/dbe98c5e1e334fd38ff9d8d7e35eebcc - Direct link to City Network Inner North and South survey (until Sunday 20th October):
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ATSInnerNorthAndSouth/
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Proposed Changes
Improving public spaces means making areas more inviting and enjoyable to spend time in and move through. This can be done by using better materials, adding greenery, incorporating art, and creating spaces for various activities.
The new designs for the City Network include changes that make spaces more attractive offering meeting and gathering places, while also promoting walking, wheeling, and cycling.
The proposed changes and additional themes may include:
- Stopping Points: Rest areas with seating, planting (trees, shrubs and wildflower meadows) wayfinding signs, and water refill stations.
- Improved Connections to Parks: Better links and access to existing parks.
- Seating: Comfortable seating options to stop, rest and enjoy the surroundings.
- Wayfinding: Accessible and clear signs to orient people navigating and exploring the area.
- Water Taps: Accessible refill points for public use.
- Bike Parking and Maintenance: Safe and secure places to park bikes. Stations for quick bike repairs and upkeep.
- Tree and Shrub Planting: New planting for comfort, beauty, biodiversity and cleaner air.
- Sustainable Urban Drainage (SUDs) Planting: Planting that helps manage water and supports wildlife.
- Pedestrian Crossings: Safer and more accessible crossing points.
- Upgraded Surfaces: Enhanced finishes on footways and paths in selected areas.
Dennistoun Area
A route along parts of Alexandra Park Street. Alexandra Parade, and Cumbernauld Road is included within these Inner North proposals.
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The broader ‘Dennistoun – Carntyne’ area is to be included in the next phase of the City Network (along with ‘Yoker – Whiteinch’ and ‘Greater Govan’).
Consultation Details
This phase of consultation runs until Sunday 20th October. It’s the latest transport consultation in a series that have followed on from the ‘Public Conversation on Glasgow’s Transport Future’ held in Autumn 2020.
After viewing the designs, consider what features you would like to see along the routes of the City Network that would encourage and support you to walk, wheel or cycle more in these areas for everyday journeys. You are also invited to supply any other information that may impact any of the proposed Inner North or South City Network routes.
Printed copies available to view in libraries within the Inner North and South areas. This includes Dennistoun Library, 2A Craigpark, G31 2NA (0141 276 0768), open 10:00 to 17:00 Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 10:00 to 20:00 Tuesday and Thursday.
Once the feedback has been collated from this consultation a Consultation Report will be prepared and will be published on the Council’s website and the project website. Then, at the next stage of the design process, from March 2025, there will be further opportunities to share your views.
Supporting Information
- City Network Inner North and South storymap: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/dbe98c5e1e334fd38ff9d8d7e35eebcc
- Direct link to City Network Inner North and South survey (until Sunday 20th October): https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ATSInnerNorthAndSouth/
- Glasgow City Network: https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/citynetwork/
- Glasgow Liveable Neighbourhoods: https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/liveableneighbourhoods/
- Glasgow Transport Strategy: https://glasgow.gov.uk/transportstrategy/
- Glasgow Active Travel: https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/activetravel/
- Glasgow Road Safety: https://glasgow.gov.uk/roadsafety/
- Glasgow Parking: https://glasgow.gov.uk/parking/
Further Information and Enquiries
Frequently Asked Questions:
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/dbe98c5e1e334fd38ff9d8d7e35eebcc#ref-n-dI6llb
For any further queries, please contact gccin&sconsultation@aecom.com.
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So the cycle path does away with hundreds of parking spaces where do we park
To answer the first question: no.
There’s a total of approximately 64 car parking spaces along the entire stretch of Cumbernauld Road between Alexandra Park Street and Todd Street.
All of theses existing spaces are in bus lanes, with no parking or loading permitted Mon – Sat during peak morning and afternoon times.
Approximately 155 metres (i.e. approximately 30 car spaces) of parking space on the north side of the road. Of this, 5 spaces are directly outside commercial premises (Cafe Zechinno to Ruby Flooring); the remainder are outside the schools. On the south side of the road, there is approximately 145 metres of parking space (i.e. approximately 29 car spaces). Of those, 4 spaces are directly outside commercial premises (at Nisa). Plus, there is 15 metres of loading bay outside commercial premises (Bagla Newsagent to Antalya Barber).
The proposed plans would see the removal of the parking spaces on the north side of the road. It is not clear at this stage what the proposal is for the existing (approximately) 29 off-peak parking spaces in the bus lane (which is to be retained) on the south side of the road.
To answer the second question: the detail on proposed parking and loading provision is not yet published by Glasgow City Council.
As noted, the initial phase of the consultation for this phase of the City Network ran until 20 October 2024. There was an additional chance for feedback (online, plus four more in-person public events) in February 2025 as a result of some changes to the initial proposals. Further opportunities for feedback are expected as the project progresses.
Contact the designers at gccin&sconsultation@aecom.com for direct feedback, enquiries and details on this phase of the City Network.
Also note that Glasgow City Council are due to publish the outcome of the separate public engagement exercise on road safety, traffic and parking in the Dennistoun area, which also ended in October. Initial draft scheme proposals were due to be published in November 2024, but GCC has delayed publication in order to fully review the feedback received. It is hoped this will be published soon, and may include some answers to the above queries related to the City Network.