Working with residents in the Hillhead area, I have been involved in efforts to prevent vehicles idling on Byres Road. Idling contributes to the serious air pollution concerns in the area and is just not acceptable.
The actions taken in recent months that I have initiated include securing additional "no idling" signs on local streets and ensuring discussion takes place between residents and taxi operators. Numerous requests for enforcement officers from the council to visit to issue fixed penalty tickets for idling have been made.
View of Idling Sign, Great George Street
An awareness raising leaflet entitled "It's time for a breather" published by the Council has been distributed in the Hillhead Library. Local residents (or "vigilants") have taken copies of the publicity to hand out directly to drivers. This week, their efforts in tackling idling vehicles were highlighted in the national press. Let's hope drivers take notice!
Useful link:-
Vehicle Idling Campaign - http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/Residents/Environment/Pollution/Air/Itstimetocleartheair.htm
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