Transport Problems In Glasgow Ay Flashcards
1
Q
More people own
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And use cars due to a higher disposable income and convenience
This leads to air pollution from vehicle exhausts affecting both the environment and people’s health
2
Q
Most people working
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In the cbd live on the outskirts of the city so each day commuters travel to the city at the same time causing congestion
This increases people’s journey time and causes frustration pottentially more accidents
3
Q
Glasgow has a limited number of
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Bridging points across the Clyde eg Kingston bridge
4
Q
Thes bridges are
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Crossed daily and vehicles end up in bottlenecks which increases congestion
5
Q
The cbd is
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The oldest part of the city and was built before cars
The Victorian iron grid street pattern in Glasgow are narrow so congestion is common
