Five areas chosen as first to roll out city-wide 20mph speed limit
The new restrictions will be introduced in stages with phase one rolling out in Govan, Southside Central, Calton, East Central and Shettleston by the end of 2025. People will be able to look at an online 'dashboard' to see the speeds of vehicles in their neighbourhoods.
650 streets will stay at 30mph, while 1,300 streets are already covered by 20mph zones.
A council official told the latest Safe Glasgow Partnership meeting that fatalities were down 62 per cent in existing 20mph zones while serious injuries reduced by 32 per cent and slight injuries decreased by 31 per cent.
He said the figures show the importance of the mandatory city-wide 20mph speed limit.
A council paper on road safety said the aim of the new widespread speed reduction is to 'improve road safety, reduce traffic speeds and support healthier more liveable neighbourhoods.'
According to the council paper on road safety, the city has also been presenting its 20mph plans to representatives from over 30 European cities 'showcasing Glasgow's leadership in urban speed management.'
Commenting on plans going forward for the city, the council official said: 'There is going to be an online dashboard that the public can access to see how speed is reducing in their area.
'It (the 20mph limit) will be introduced in phases throughout the city. Phase one is Govan, Southside Central, Calton, East Central and Shettleston.'
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