Key Points
- Glasgow City Council plans to install more cycle paths along London Road between Braidfauld Street and Canmore Street as phase 5 of the East City Way.
- Proposals include 40 new parking bays, an upgraded cyclops junction at Braidfauld Street, and a new on-demand pedestrian crossing.
- Public consultation on the designs is open until February 22 via online survey.
- The route will provide a continuous segregated cycle path from Bridgeton to Daldowie Road near the Glasgow boundary.
Glasgow (Glasgow Express) February 16, 2026 – Glasgow City Council has unveiled plans to introduce additional cycle paths in the East End as part of the East City Way active travel scheme.
The phase 5 development targets a section of London Road between Braidfauld Street and Canmore Street, prioritising pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport users with segregated infrastructure and safety enhancements.
What Do the New Cycle Path Plans Entail?
According to STV News, the proposals feature an upgraded cyclops junction at Braidfauld Street to better protect walkers and cyclists, alongside 40 new parking bays and improvements to bus stops, footpaths, and pedestrian crossings.
As reported by STV News of STV News, the scheme includes planting, rain gardens, and a new on-demand pedestrian crossing on London Road to enhance safety and accessibility.
How Does This Fit into Broader Active Travel Efforts?
Projectscot.com states that the designs upgrade existing Spaces for People cycle lanes into fully segregated paths running in both directions, linking seamlessly to earlier phases past the Emirates Arena and Celtic Park.
What Previous Phases Have Been Completed?
STV News reports that phases from Bridgeton Station to Canmore Street were finished in 2023, while phase 1 at Mount Vernon and phases 6 and 7 on London Road aligned with the 2023 Cycling World Championships.
What Are the Next Steps for Implementation?
Glasgow City Council is seeking public feedback through an online consultation at smartsurvey.co.uk/s/EastCityWay2026/, closing on February 22, with input from residents and businesses to shape the final design.
Urban Realm notes key changes such as a redesigned Braidfauld Street junction with automatic cycle detectors, improved planting, and drainage, aiming to create safer active travel links to the North Lanarkshire boundary.
