Description:
In response to the regeneration along the Clyde Corridor,
Glasgow City, Renfrewshire, and West Dunbartonshire Councils
together with SPT have developed proposals for a regional bus rapid
transit (BRT) system called Fastlink to serve key sites along the
rapidly developing northern and southern banks of the River
Clyde.
Fastlink is a high-quality, attractive and affordable bus system
and a credible alternative to the car.
The route focuses on running along the Clydeside via the
International Financial Services District, the SECC, Govan and the
new Southern General Hospital and will make use of the city
centre's main bus corridors to improve journey times. Connections
to the new hospital are crucial. It is estimated that there will be
huge numbers of patients and visitors every year, along with 10,000
staff.
Fastlink will also link in with the city's key interchanges at
Central Station, Queen Street Station and Buchanan Bus Station.
Key investment will be targeted on Glasgow's Union Street - a
congestion 'hot spot' - with a six-stance bus hub to be installed
along with signalling upgrades and lane improvements to give buses
priority access.
Other improvements will see real time passenger information
installed at bus stops and stances and number plate recognition
CCTV brought in to deter drivers of other vehicles taking advantage
of bus-only routes.
Fastlink is a high-quality, attractive and
affordable bus system and a credible alternative to the car.
The route focuses on running along the Clydeside
via the International Financial Services District, the SECC, Govan
and the new Southern General Hospital and will utilise the city
centre's main bus corridors to improve journey times and options
for further travel. Connections to the new hospital are crucial. It
is estimated that there will be huge numbers of patients and
visitors every year, along with 10,000 staff.
It will also link in with the city's key
interchanges at Central Station, Queen Street Station and Buchanan
Bus Station.
Key investment will be targeted on Glasgow's Union
Street - a congestion 'hot spot' - with a six-stance bus hub to be
installed along with signalling upgrades and lane improvements to
give buses priority access.
Other improvements will see real time passenger
information installed at bus stops and stances and number plate
recognition CCTV brought in to deter drivers of other vehicles
taking advantage of bus-only routes.
An initial phase from Glasgow city centre to Glasgow Harbour was
granted planning approval in 2006. This led to the consideration of
a wider regional scheme and the most recent feasibility study
during 2008/09.
The Scottish Government has now approved a £40m contribution to
the project which allows phase 1 of the project to go ahead.