Ibrox proposed parking restrictions

[BEARGER 1,829]

https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=20479

[BEARGER 1,829]

Edited May 2, 2018 by BEARGER

[ranger_syntax 3,767]

From the report:

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Event Day Emergency Routes – The current coning for Ibrox Stadium is ineffective and it is also an
inefficient use of expenditure to provide cones at every event. Therefore, in collaboration with Police
Scotland, Emergency Routes have been identified and, as part of these proposals, will be kept clear
by permanent lining and signing.
Event Day Parking Zones – Currently, there is insufficient off-road parking available at the main
stadia in Glasgow to accommodate all those driving to events there. Some of these car trips will be
eliminated by restricting the availability of on-road parking spaces in the area to spectators.
It is the Council’s policy to encourage the use of more sustainable transport methods. In addition to
this, the local community has raised many concerns regarding intrusive and obstructive parking in
residential areas.
In view of this, an Event Day Parking Zone is being proposed to discourage supporters from parking
their vehicles on roads close to the stadium and encourage more sustainable modes of transport
instead. Reducing the number of vehicles on the roads around the stadium will also help general
traffic flows, especially bus services which currently suffer significant delays on event days.

 

Seems that the council want you to travel by bus, train, foot or bicycle  

 

Will any of you be forced into a change because of this?

 

[pete 2,499]

Here's your answer

 

 

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[Big Jaws 570]

Am I right in assuming that this is effectively a public planning permission notice and therefore should also be pinned as neighbour notification at all the relevant sites?

[Frankie 8,150]

10 hours ago, Big Jaws said:

Am I right in assuming that this is effectively a public planning permission notice and therefore should also be pinned as neighbour notification at all the relevant sites?

"These proposals have now been publicised in the Evening Times and approximately 1500 notices have been posted in the affected streets."

[Bluedell 5,329]

You'd think that the locals would be in favour of the proposals.

 

I park in the Albion so it shouldn't have an impact on me, but it's pretty crap for most. Public transport adds so much more time and cost onto many people's journey.

 

[Frankie 8,150]

Yeah, the locals will be delighted I'd imagine.  It may also help some RSCs and their buses out as well.

 

Fans like me who don't fancy an expensive and lengthy public transport journey not so much but if I have to park a bit further out, so be it.  The Subway queue after the game will be interesting if, for example, people park outside the zone and jump on that to get into Ibrox.

 

Stadium could be even emptier come the 75th minute. 

[buster. 4,808]

14 minutes ago, Frankie said:

Yeah, the locals will be delighted I'd imagine.  It may also help some RSCs and their buses out as well.

 

Fans like me who don't fancy an expensive and lengthy public transport journey not so much but if I have to park a bit further out, so be it.  The Subway queue after the game will be interesting if, for example, people park outside the zone and jump on that to get into Ibrox.

 

Stadium could be even emptier come the 75th minute. 

After well over an hour parked on the bahooky, a brisk walk for a kilometre or two might be quicker and certainly good for blood circulation. Just ask Santa for decent waterproofs

[Frankie 8,150]

3 minutes ago, buster. said:

After well over an hour parked on the bahooky, a brisk walk for a kilometre or two might be quicker and certainly good for blood circulation. Just ask Santa for decent waterproofs

Oh I don't mind the walk but I take along an elderly gentleman who will find the extra distance a challenge, that's for sure.

 

He can just pay for the Albion permit though as he's a rich auld bugger...