Glasgow commute advice

[Zips]

Hello,

I have started working at Pacific Quay and wondered if had any advice on the best route to and from Queen Street station.

Google maps suggested taking the Anderston Crossing overpass thing which I have tried but once you are off it the path along Stobcross St is not in good condition and then it's a bit fiddly to get to the Exhibition Centre covered walkway,

I know the path along the Clyde is good so will probably opt for that but was more interested in how to get from that through the centre as Buchanan St is a bit ped heavy if I am rushing from my train home!

Any advice greatly appreciated.

 

[Rasmus]

Are you looking for the fastest or safest route?

Safest route probably Buchanan St->Gordon St->Waterloo St-> bridge to nowhere then either using the new expressway overpass to get down to the Clydeside path (which I believe is a mess just now due to the fastlink roadworks - @Pat "5mph" can advise on current status) or continue to PCWorld and round the back to the overpass.

Another option is to head down to St Enoch Square - there's a toucan crossing on Clyde St at Dixon St to help get onto the Clydeside path

Cycling on Buchanan St is of questionable legality. If you do it, make sure to play nice with the peds.

Personally I would use St Vincent St->Wellington St->Argyle St->James Watt St->Broomielaw/Lancefield Quay->Squinty Bridge. Lots of filtering to be done in rush hour, though.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Cycling on Buchanan St is of questionable legality. If you do it, make sure to play nice with the peds.

Have attended lasts week's GoBike meeting, council representatives told us it is legal to cycle on Buchanan Street, Sauchiehall Street and some of Argyle pedestrian precinct.
What apparently has been established in 2008 was a network of "core paths" that cyclists are allowed to use at their discretion, using their own judgement regarding suitability.
These "core paths" are not widely advertised, indeed you need to do a search for them on the council's website.
Linky to more details and core paths map here.
Reason for keeping them secret is apparently due not to antagonize pedestrians
There are no street signs to identify core paths due to the cost say the councils officials.

 

[boydj]

I'd go down Renfield St / Union St, and turn right onto the Broomielaw where you can stay on the road or use the cycle path. Renfield St will be busy, but that's not a problem if you stay in the right-hand lane until just before the Argyle St junction. I used this route all the time when I was working in West George St.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Bike/pedestrian crossing at squinty bridge on exiting the brumilaw path is currently not in use. Extra caution needed when rejoining the road.

 

[Rasmus]

Have attended lasts week's GoBike meeting, council representatives told us it is legal to cycle on Buchanan Street, Sauchiehall Street and some of Argyle pedestrian precinct.
What apparently has been established in 2008 was a network of "core paths" that cyclists are allowed to use at their discretion, using their own judgement regarding suitability.
These "core paths" are not widely advertised, indeed you need to do a search for them on the council's website.
Linky to more details and core paths map here.
Reason for keeping them secret is apparently due not to antagonize pedestrians
There are no street signs to identify core paths due to the cost say the councils officials.

Huh - I thought it was some quirk on Scottish v English law that made it legal - the more you know...

 

[boydj]

Bike/pedestrian crossing at squinty bridge on exiting the brumilaw path is currently not in use. Extra caution needed when rejoining the road.

No need to cross Squinty - straight across into the SECC and cross the Bell's Bridge.

 

[Zips]

Thanks everyone for replying. I am not so concerned about a quick ride getting to PQ but wanted to try catch the 5.15 after leaving my desk at 5. Yesterday I tried the Clyde path (south), Kingston Bridge, Clyde Path (north), Dixon St, St Enoch Sq, Argyle St, George Sq yesterday and just made it on the train but will miss it some days, especially when the weather improves and there are more peds, so may try a few of the different routes suggested.

After today's ride in I just need to find some good waterproof trousers!!

 

[Pat "5mph"]

No need to cross Squinty - straight across into the SECC and cross the Bell's Bridge.

That bike/ pedestrian crossing you refer to is currently blocked off because of the road works.
Hence, attention in crossing towards the SECC if emerging from the cycle path.