Solutions to Glasgow's Traffic Issues Flashcards
What are LEZ’s?
Low Emission Zones were introduced in Glasgow’s CBD so that only low emitting vehicles can travel through that area
Why were LEZ’s introduced to Glasgow’s CBD
It improves air quality which makes the area more appealing
Positive of LEZ’s? (reducing N2O emissions)
Encourages the uptake of low emitting vehicles, reducing N2O emissions
Positive of LEZ’s? (beneficial to health)
It benefits people’s health, especially the very old and very young
What does Pedestrianising Streets mean?
Cars have been removed from the CBD streets, such as Buchanan Street
Why are streets in the CBD being pedestrianised?
Improves safety for shoppers and creates a more pleasant environment
Positive of Pedestrianising Streets? (quality of air)
Lack of cars improves the quality of air in the CBD
What are Bus Lanes?
These are lanes which only buses and taxis can use during operational hours (morning and evening rush hour)
Why were bus lanes introduced?
They reduce journey times for buses, as well as allowing other traffic to flow more easily without having to stop behind buses at every bus stop
Positive of Bus lanes? (fine)
the £30 fine that motorists receive for using the bus lanes during operational hours acts as a deterrent
Positive of Bus lanes (what can the fine be used for?)
The money from the fines can be used to reinvest in local transport strategies
Negative of Bus Lanes? (buses aren’t encouraged enough)
Buses aren’t used enough for this strategy to be effective, so more needs to be done to encourage the use of buses
Negative of Bus lanes? (less space on roads)
Bus lanes mean that there’s less space on the road for other vehicles which may result in more congestion
