Urban Introduction National 5 Urban Changes in the CBD: Traffic[Date] Today I will: -Know the...

UrbanIntroductionNational 5Urban

Changes in the CBD: Traffic [Date]

Today I will: - Know the causes, effects and solutions to traffic

congestion in Glasgow’s CBD.

What are some of the problems with traffic?

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How long does it take you to get to school in the morning?

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Cause of Traffic Effect of Traffic Solution/Effectiveness

Draw a table like the one below with three columns…


Causes…

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Causes of traffic congestion:[A] Some old, narrow streets. [B] These are unsuitable for cars.[A] Grid iron street pattern [B] many traffic lights at intersections.[A] High daytime population makes it extremely busy. [B] This is because the CBD is the main place of work.[A] Commuters [B] cause problems at rush hour.[A] Car ownership is increasing [B] so roads are busier.[A] Delivery lorries, pedestrians and buses [B] all slow down traffic further.


Effects…[A] More noise pollution [B] from the sound of all of the traffic.[A] More air pollution [B] from the vehicle exhausts.[A] More accidents on the roads [B] as they are busier and therefore more dangerous.[A] More road repairs [B] as there is more damage and therefore more delays.[A] Wasteful of time and money [B] particularly for businesses meeting delivery deadlines.


One Way Streets:Traffic only in one direction for example, Hope Street

Effectiveness:Can cause confusion

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Bridges and tunnels such as Clyde Tunnel:Again to divert traffic

Effectiveness:Very helpful at

alleviating congestion

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M8 and M74:This means that

traffic ‘misses’ the CBD.

Effectiveness:Very helpful, jams

though on the Kingston Bridge.


Pedestrianisation:Roads for only pedestrians.

Effectiveness:Increases congestion

elsewhere.


Encourage use of public transport in

the city:To reduce car traffic

Effectiveness:Not as convenient for

people

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Reduce Street Parking: high parking charges

through use of parking meters, parking permits,

traffic wardens; To reduce car traffic

Effectiveness:Unpopular but effectively

reduces traffic


Park and Ride:Such as Shields Road

Underground

Effectiveness:Well used as people

still have convenience of car

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