Council supports comprehensive approach, including back lanes pilot

The Strathbungo Society met with Land Services boss, Robert Booth, this week to discuss local traffic issues following on from the recent closure of Titwood bridge. The meeting was the result of the Society’s view (stated in the October Strathbungo News) that a comprehensive approach needs to be taken to traffic and pedestrian issues in Strathbungo.

In a constructive meeting, Land Services accepted that signage in the area was either obscured or in need of replacement and that they, like residents, were in favour of introducing a 20’s Plenty scheme.

It was agreed that the Society would map the problem issues and send this to the Land Services Department which would then design up a plan for community consultation.

Robert Booth also indicated his support for the Society’s back lane upgrade to the rear of one of the blocks on Moray Place and pledged to do all he could to see the pilot go ahead.

Chair of the Strathbungo Society, Kevin Kane, said: “It was an excellent and constructive meeting and I hope that together we can address traffic and pedestrian issues in a way that improves the quality of life of neighbourhood residents.”

This is a major breakthrough in the dialogue between Strathbungo and the Council and it has come about after almost three months of having frustrated motorists cut through Strathbungo’s narrow streets in an effort to jump the queues in the main roads caused by the bridge closure. Thwarted by our one-way system, they have frequently chosen to exit illegally up Moray Place or through our private cobbled lanes, endangering pedestrians and pets, and causing chaos for all.

The Society aims to complete its mapping exercise and get back to Land Services with all due speed. Meanwhile, as they say, watch this space!