Residents and businesses in Govan are being invited to contribute to the development of a new walking, wheeling, and cycling network in their area.

Building upon the connectivity benefits of the new Govan-Partick Bridge, the Connecting Greater Govan project aims to make the area more attractive for active travel.

The project will deliver approximately 20km of high-quality cycleways, alongside improvements to footpaths, public spaces, crossing points, road junctions, street lighting, and drainage. The new network is also expected to enhance connectivity to local amenities, community green spaces, and public transport links.

The Govan proposals are part of the wider City Network initiative, which will provide around 270km of safe, accessible, and direct active travel routes across Glasgow. This comprehensive network, set to be completed by 2031, will connect key amenities and travel destinations, including education, business, retail, and cultural hubs.

Community feedback for Connecting Greater Govan will initially be sought on four developed route designs:

• Govan Road (Moss Road - Elder Park - Orkney Street)

• Orkney Street - Broomloan Road - Summertown Road

• Govan Road - Lorne Street (Summertown Road - Paisley Road West)

• Shieldhall Road - Edmiston Drive

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Detailed proposals and visualisations, available through an online Story Map will include junction alterations, new cycle lanes, widened footways, step-free crossings and placemaking improvements. The designs also include opportunities for improved greenspace, seating areas and a more attractive public realm.

Feedback on these routes is being encouraged through completion of a survey which is available online until 1 December 2024 - with paper copies also available on request. 

A community drop-in event will also be hosted at Elder Park Library and Community Hub on Monday 11 November 2024 between 3pm and 7.30pm.

Cllr Angus Millar, Convener for Transport and Climate said: "Our City Network of segregated active travel infrastructure aims to connect communities across the city and provide more people with the opportunity to get about Glasgow safely through walking, wheeling and cycling.

"By supporting a roll-out of new infrastructure for routine journeys, we can help create a sustainable transport system that tackles carbon emissions, improves public health and creates safer communities.

"There is still a great deal of work to be undertaken, and we are engaging with local communities on detailed designs, such as the work starting this week across the Greater Govan area."

Transport Scotland's Places for Everyone programme, administrated by Sustrans is funding development of the route designs. Carole Patrick, Portfolio Director from Sustrans said: "Giving more people in Glasgow the opportunity to walk, wheel and cycle plays a vital role in saving lives, tackling climate change and supporting economic growth.

"New protected cycle lanes and improved crossings mean more children can get to and from school safely, while better links to public transport allow people easy access to businesses and workplaces.

"It is so valuable to hear directly from people living and working in the area, so we encourage the community to take part and share their views on the proposals to help create a more inviting and sustainable future for the city."

To streamline planning, funding and implementation of Connecting Greater Govan, the developed design routes have been grouped into two packages. An additional package of route designs for the network will be consulted upon in the new year.

Construction of Connecting Greater Govan is ultimately subject to securing funding beyond the final design stage, with the council actively taking steps to explore all available options.