| Comment | The DRFs aren't really all that relevant.
The two big changes on the way for the city centre when it comes to permeability for cycling are the Avenues and (possibly an even bigger deal) the pedestrianised or low-traffic zone that is scheduled to be developed over the next five years (branded as a "People First Zone").
From council statements to date, this will be a zone bound roughly by Hope Street, Bath Street/Cathedral Street, High Street and Argyle Street, creating an effective pedestrianised or at the least extremely low-traffic zone.
More info here: https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=29522
With a zone like this, you don't really need much actual new infrastructure. Traffic will be so low that the zone will make cycling from one side to the other a doddle for most people. That said, the Avenues works in that area (such as St Vincent Street, Cathedral Street, Argyle Street, George Square and surrounding streets etc.) will provide a fair few highly segregated cycle routes crossing this zone. So everyone will likely be catered for, no matter their cycling confidence level. |
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