Glasgow City Council has taken the innovative step of installing cycle-activated electronic signage on its road network to improve safety for cyclists.
Prompted by cycle movement, the solar-powered LED warning signs illuminate with a cycle symbol to alert drivers to the presence of cyclists.
The installation of the signs aim to minimise the likelihood of conflict between road users where location constraints can affect sight lines and heighten the potential for drivers to pull out or turn across the path of cyclists.
Cllr Angus Millar, Transport and Climate Convener, said: ‘Creating a safer cycling city is a key element of our Cycling Plan in which we have pledged to improve safety for cyclists by providing better facilities and encouraging mutual respect between all road and path users.
‘Our cycle-activated signage project is an innovative and environmentally-friendly solution that seeks to prioritise and protect vulnerable road users and prevent collisions.
‘Initiatives such as this which focuses on reducing potential incidents on our road network, benefit all road users and highlights our resolute commitment to making cycling an enjoyable and viable way to get around.’
