GLASGOW METRO

Glasgow Metro is an umbrella term to describe new transport provision that will improve connectivity within Glasgow and the wider City Region made up of 8 local authority areas with a population of 1.8 million. A holistic assessment approach which immerses key stakeholders is driving the development of a vision and shared ambition around a Glasgow Metro which aspires toward a healthier, low carbon place through transformed transit services that will play a pivotal role in the performance of the regional economy, improving its attractiveness as a place to live, work and invest, and one that offers better opportunities and fairer outcomes for all.

It is recognised that despite an ambitious agenda to strengthen and grow a sustainable inclusive economy whilst reducing poverty and increasing GVA - challenges remain. Consequently, the prominence of improved connectivity will be a key catalyst to delivering the long-term success of our City Region economy by providing accessible and affordable connectivity for a wider skilled labour workforce, businesses and visitors.

The Metro Feasibility Study will particularly inform into and align with local, regional and national transport strategies to demonstrate the case for an integrated public transport system in the City Region where bus, train, metro, subway, active travel and new forms of mobility can co-exist and offer improved competitiveness and investment opportunities.

Plans to develop a Glasgow Metro were boosted further earlier this year after proposals were included as part of Transport Scotland’s Strategic Transport Review (STPR2) Phase 1.

Transport Scotland has committed to working with the Metro Feasibility Study team and regional partners to develop the Strategic Business Case for the Metro concept as part of STPR2 Phase 2 outputs, which are expected this autumn and will set out the Scottish Government’s long-term transport investment priorities.