To coincide with the opening of the new Glendale Campus a general 20mph speed limit is to be introduced across East Pollokshields within an area bounded by St Andrews Rd, Darnley St, Nithsdale Rd and Shields Rd. Between St Andrews Rd and Darnley St at its junction with Maxwell Rd new speed bumps and a pedestrian crossing are being installed to calm traffic on this busy distributor road. A consultation document was published some weeks ago.
Residents are also concerned about inconsiderate parking in the same area. In response the city council has now produced the attached proposal to introduce new double-yellow lines on street corners. These should help prevent obstructive parking across pavements resulting in a danger to children and our friends and neighbours with restricted mobility. At the moment only the police can enforce that law so please continue to report current antisocial behaviour of this type on Twitter with a copy to Police Scotland; the police can already take action if enough people complain. Because the new traffic order introduces double-yellow lines, city council traffic attendants can then enforce the law, thereby freeing up the police for more important matters.
The city council has now published a consultation on these proposals including a map showing the new restrictions coloured red. Existing prohibitions are coloured blue. We have been assured that existing (blue coloured) restrictions will be repainted where they have faded eg. Albert Drive. Please study the map and let us have your feedback or questions so we can submit these before the deadline of 8th August. You can also send a response to any Ward 6 city councillor or direct to the council at land@glasgow.gov.uk. We would appreciate a copy of any correspondence.
These new proposals also address traffic problems in Forth St. which will now become one-way between Albert Drive-Maxwell Rd. New loading and parking restrictions are proposed –coloured turquoise – on the east side outside the group of businesses at the northern end. This is not an ideal solution because of the street’s mixed use but it should provide short term relief for residents and users of the mosque while maintaining reasonable access for businesses.
Pollokshields Community Council 