30 March 2011
Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014
Read all about our views regarding the transport access strategy that is being employed for the future Commonwealth games, which will come to Glasgow in 2014.
In the evidence paper, which can be downloaded from this webpage, we welcome the commitment to providing a low carbon transport system for the games and the aspiration to leave a positive legacy in terms of a shift towards sustainable modes of transport in Glasgow. We do however express concern at the inclusion of taxis as sustainable/public transport.
The commitment for 100% of spectator travel to venues by public or sustainable transport is warmly welcomed, being particularly pleased that free public transport throughout the city is to be provided to all event ticket holders. Hopefully it will be multimodal, allowing seamless travel by bus, train and subway throughout the city and could allow the creation of a full multi-modal day ticket for Glasgow, something that does not currently exist.