Cathcart Road Two-Way Cycling Scheme

Overview

Enabling more cycling is one of the Council’s borough transport objectives. Making cycle trips safer and more convenient is one way to improve our air quality, reduce traffic congestion, and work towards our goal for the borough to be carbon neutral by 2040.

Two-way cycling means that cyclists can use a one-way street - or a section of a street - in both directions whilst other vehicles remain able to use the street in only one direction.  Provision of two-way cycling can open up more direct routes for cyclists, and sometimes provide a quieter alternative to busier roads. We have many successful examples of such schemes across the borough.

We are consulting on providing two-way cycle access in part of Cathcart Road. Please read the following information carefully before filling in our consultation survey no later than 12 July 2026.

The proposals involve introducing two-way cycling the section of Cathcart Road between Redcliffe Gardens and Hollywood Road.   Two-way cycling would be indicated by road markings - including cycle symbols and a mandatory (but not segregated) cycle lane - and signs (two two-way cycling signs at the junction with Hollywood Road, and the addition of an ‘Except Cyclists’ plate below the existing ‘No Entry’ signs at the junction with Redcliffe Gardens, and below the 'One-way' sign opposite Oakfield Street).  At the junction with Redcliffe Gardens, the footway extension would be cut back to facilitate cyclists turning into Cathcart Road, whilst at the junction with Hollywood Road, a new footway extension would be implemented to match the others at this junction. No changes to parking or loading provision are expected.

A drawing of the proposals for Cathcart Road are supplied below.

If you have any queries, require a paper copy of the background information or require assistance in other languages, please contact the Transport Projects team using the contact details in the 'Contact' section of this page.

Why your views matter

We're interested in your views on our proposals.  Your comments will help us decide whether to implement the scheme as planned, make changes to the proposals, or withdraw the scheme(s) altogether.

What happens next?

A full report of the results of the consultation will be presented to the Director for Highway and Regulatory Services and Lead Member for Planning and Environment, who will then make a decision on whether the proposed changes should be implemented.