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Scotsman
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Scotsman
Glasgow roads: Glasgow city wide new 20mph speed limits will be first rolled out in five areas
New 20mph speed limits will eventually be introduced to 3,700 Glasgow streets. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The introduction of 20mph speed limits to new Glasgow streets is due to start late this year, coming to five areas first. This is part of restrictions that will eventually apply to 3,700 new streets in the city. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad They are being introduced in stages with phase one rolling out in Govan, Southside Central, Calton, East Central and Shettleston by the end of 2025. An online dashboard will also be available to see the speeds of vehicles in their neighbourhoods. 650 streets will stay at 30mph. Meanwhile, 1,300 streets are already covered by 20mph zones. With 340km of streets including the city centre already assigned a 20mph limit, the council say a wider lowering of speed is expected to 'make our roads safer' and encourage more walking and cycling. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The speed limits will first come to five areas. | Getty Images A council official told the latest Safe Glasgow Partnership meeting that fatalities were down 62 per cent in existing 20mph zones. This is while serious injuries reduced by 32 per cent and slight injuries decreased by 31 per cent. 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'. Glasgow showcasing 20mph plans to other European countries 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'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 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.
Glasgow Times
06-07-2025
- Automotive
- Glasgow Times
New 20mph speed limits to be introduced across Glasgow
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. A total of 650 streets will stay at 30mph. There are already 20mph zones covering 1,300 streets. A council official told the latest Safe Glasgow Partnership meeting that fatalities were down 62% in existing 20mph zones, while serious injuries reduced by 32% and slight injuries decreased by 31%. READ MORE: Thousands of Glasgow roads set to have the speed limit cut to 20mph 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.' The city has also been presenting its 20mph plans to representatives from over 30 European cities 'showcasing Glasgow's leadership in urban speed management' according to the council paper on road safety. 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. '
Scottish Sun
05-07-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Five areas to roll out Scots city-wide 20mph speed limit revealed
It is set to be rolled out in phases A NEW city-wide 20mph speed limit is set to be rolled out across Glasgow - impacting almost 4,000 streets. Back in 2020, the city council approved a policy that would see a mandatory 20mph speed limit become the standard for all residential streets. Advertisement 1 New 20mph speed limits will be rolled out across Glasgow Credit: Getty It would also cover the city centre and other main shopping areas, or where there are high levels of walking, wheeling or cycling. Other streets in the city would generally remain at 30mph. And last year, council chiefs analysed a total of 5,740 streets to determine exactly which streets should have 20mph or 30mph speed limit. At the time, they said that the safer speed restrictions would encourage more people not to drive in quieter and less congested neighbourhoods. Advertisement And now it has been revealed that it will be imposed in five different areas across the city first, as it rolled out in phases. Phase one will see the 20mph speed restriction introduced in Govan, Southside Central, Calton, East Central and Shettleston by the end of the year. Moving to 20mph is a technically complex undertaking and the council has been working to identify the best mechanisms to take this work forward Councillor Angus Millar For specific streets in these areas, locals will have to look at an online 'dashboard' to find out what the speed limit is. According to STV News, 1,300 streets in Glasgow already have a speed limit of 20mph, and a further 650 will stay at 30mph. Advertisement And it was found that fatalities from crashes in 20mph zones were down by 62 per cent. While the number of serious injuries had dropped by 32 per cent and the number of minor injuries decreased by 31 per cent. Drivers are only just realising why some speed limit signs are green Councillors revealed the figures at the most recent Safe Glasgow Partnership meeting. And they stressed that they showed why it is important to introduce a 20mph speed limit across the county. Advertisement A council paper stated that the new limit would 'improve road safety, reduce traffic speeds and support healthier, more liveable neighbourhoods.' It added that the local authority had presented the plans to representatives from over 30 European cities. This was in a bid to 'showcase Glasgow's leadership in urban speed management.' Advertisement A council official told STV News: 'There is going to be an online dashboard that the public can access to see how speed is reducing in their area. 'It will be introduced in phases throughout the city. Phase one is Govan, Southside Central, Calton, East Central and Shettleston.' Councillor Angus Millar, City Convener for Climate and Transport, previously told the Scottish Sun: "A citywide 20mph speed limit will bring Glasgow in line with many other UK cities and help to create safer streets and communities for all of us, reducing the risk of accidents and the severity of injuries sustained. "Reducing the impact of traffic on communities will also contribute to the wider shift needed towards more sustainable forms of transport, which is vital if we are to achieve our target of Glasgow becoming carbon neutral by 2030. Advertisement HUGE ROLLOUT IN OCTOBER last year, we told how changes to the speed limit are set to be rolled out across Scotland after councils were given new cash to make the country's roads more safe. Scotland's 32 local authorities will share £14 million from the Scottish Government as part of the move - and some of the cash will be used to lower speed limits. Around £4 million of which will go towards rolling out 20mph limits on more roads. The Government also released an implementation guide to introducing the new speed limit, which emphasised having "comprehensive" consultations with affected residents. Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop warned road deaths this year are tracking 26% above the same period in 2023. She said: "Road safety is a top priority for the Scottish Government, which is why we are making a record investment of £36 million this financial year toward initiatives that reduce road casualties. "This £14 million investment underlines our commitment to supporting our road safety partners to implement schemes that protect the public. "I'm pleased to see all 32 of Scotland's local authorities receive this support as we work toward our ambitious safety goals. "The release of our 20mph implementation guide will help local authorities introduce lower speed limits consistently across Scotland, creating safer streets for everyone. "Our goal of making Scotland's roads the safest in the world by 2030 is unwavering." "We know that many other cities have a 20mph speed limit and the evidence that's been gathered shows a minimal impact on the journey times for cars and buses. "Reduced speed limits on local roads can help create a safer environment for children and other vulnerable road users, while encouraging more people to walk, wheel and cycle. "Moving to 20mph is a technically complex undertaking and the council has been working with national partners to identify the best mechanisms to take this work forward." Karen McGregor, Scotland Director at Sustrans, added: "Sustrans is delighted to support Glasgow City Council and communities across the city with making this positive change. Advertisement "Time and time again, the evidence has shown that lowering speed limits in our built-up areas creates neighbourhoods that are safer for everyone. "And that this makes the biggest positive difference for our most vulnerable people such as children, older people and those living with disability."
STV News
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- STV News
Five areas chosen as first to roll out city-wide 20mph speed limit
The introduction of 20mph speed limits in 3,700 new Glasgow streets is due to start late this year coming to five areas first. 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.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Glasgow Times
28-06-2025
- Glasgow Times
New poster to be displayed in Glasgow as hate crimes soar
The information will be put up at bus stops, the subway and in social housing concierge areas among other places. It comes as hate crimes in the city have increased by 42% compared to the previous year to date, according to police figures. They include offences motivated by prejudice include against someone's race, sexual orientation and religion among other protected characteristics. So far this year, there have been 1,974 hate crimes recorded for 2024 to 2025 up until March this year compared to 1,387 during the previous year over the same period. According to police, the rise is likely due to 'greater public awareness of recent hate crime legislation' and changes in recording – with every allegation within an incident counted separately. READ MORE: Pair pretended to be pilot, lawyer and ex-detective in £550k scam Councillor Elaine McSporran, chair of the Glasgow hate crime working group, said: 'We were looking at a campaign and generic poster that everyone can use – that will go into bus stops, public transport including the subway, housing associations at the concierge. 'It will be everywhere. It is to raise awareness of how people can report a hate crime whether they do it directly through the police, or through a third party or even through a councillor who will direct them to the right people.' Pointing out it will be available very soon, the SNP politician said it is hoped the awareness campaign would encourage more people to have the 'courage' to report their experiences. She told last week's Safe Glasgow Partnership meeting that swift action and 'working in partnership is the only way forward and the only way we can eradicate this kind of behaviour.' Speaking at the meeting, Glasgow Chief Superintendent Emma Croft said the increased offences were mostly related to racial or sexual orientation hate crimes. The Greater Glasgow Divisional Commander added that officers are continuing to work 'diligently to maintain increased detection rates and ensure victims are supported and informed. '
