Glasgow - need for development of transport

Question 1

Traffic congestion

Answer 1

Lots of people have moved to the suburbs of Glasgow (e.g. Crookston), but still commute into the CBD for work thereby enhancing traffic congestion.

Question 2

Old narrow roads

Answer 2

Lots of routes to work are one newer, larger roads or motorways link up with older narrower roads in the city centre which were developed before the era of cars and they are unsuitable for modern traffic flows.

Question 3

Grid-iron street pattern

Answer 3

There are many intersections and multiple traffic lights in operation causing traffic to move short distances at a time.

Question 4

Rush hours

Answer 4

Many commuters all use similar roads at similar times of the day there by creating rush hours as people generally commute to work between 8-9.30 as well as parents dropping off their kids at school between this time.

Question 5

Private and commercial roads

Answer 5

Increased use of private and commercial vehicles in the city centre such as delivery lorries/vans and these heavy vehicles can cause damage to roads.

Question 6

Parking at sides of road

Answer 6

The width of roads can be narrowed by vehicles parking at the sides which means that traffic can’t flow properly.