Traffic Issues In Glasgow -Urban

Question 1

Narrow streets

Answer 1

Streets in the CBD are narrow as this part of the city was developed before cars/roads existed.

Question 2

Increased wealth

Answer 2

Increased wealth has resulted in more cars on the roads

Question 3

Extreme weather

Answer 3

Due to more extreme weather, roads are needing repaired more frequently (e.g. potholes)

Question 4

Repairs

Answer 4

Repairs require roadworks which prevent the flow of traffic

Question 5

Living in suburbs

Answer 5

The majority of people that work in the city centre live in the surrounding suburbs, creating rush hours in the morning and evening.

Question 6

Bridging points

Answer 6

There are not many bridging points for motorists to cross the River Clyde which results in bottlenecks on existing bridges.