Participating towns and cities

United KingdomGlasgow, United Kingdom

Population:
606.000 inhabitants
Contact:
Collin Little
(++44) 0141 287 7215

Participation 2007

Activities within the week Activities within the week

Glasgow organises activities during EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK 2007, taking into account the annual theme.

All week
Closure of roads in the Candleriggs area of the Merchant City as part of the Merchant City Festival to mark European Mobility Week.

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Glasgow implements one or more new permanent measure(s), which contribute(s) to modal transfer from private car to environmentally sound means of transport.

Traffic calming and access control scheme
Speed reduction programmes in zones near schools
New traffic regulations: traffic circulation and parking
Mandatory Keep Clear Markings at Schools
Mobility management
Adoption of school travel plans

Car-free day Car-free day

Glasgow carries out a Car-Free Day 2007 and closes off one or more streets to traffic, and opens it to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.

Zone opened to residents on Car-Free Day:
Road Closures in the Merchant City area including:

Wilson Street, Bell Street (part) and Candleriggs closed all day Friday 21st Sept to 24:00 Sunday 23rd Sept

Albion Street (part), Bell Street (part), Brunswick Street, Wilson Street (part), King Street (part), Parnie Street (part) and Tontine Lane closed all day Saturday 22nd Sept to 24:00 Sunday 23rd Sept