Govan will be the first area of Glasgow to move to new 20mph speed limits, with almost 200 streets included in the first stage of the citywide programme.
Glasgow will begin the phased rollout of 20mph speed limits next month, starting with 194 streets or street sections in Govan.
A legal order will come into force on 4 June 2026, allowing limits in the area to be reduced from 30mph to 20mph.
New signs and road markings will then be installed over a four week period. The lower limits will apply once the signage is in place.
The wider programme will see about 3,800 streets or street sections across Glasgow move to 20mph. Roads currently set at 40mph or above will not change.
Glasgow City Council said the move was intended to reduce collisions, lower the severity of injuries and create calmer streets, particularly for people walking, wheeling and cycling.
The rollout follows a review of about 5,900 named streets or street sections currently set at either 20mph or 30mph.
The council said around 3,800 streets or sections currently at 30mph should be reduced to 20mph. About 1,400 already at 20mph will keep that limit, while around 700 currently at 30mph will remain unchanged.
The programme will be delivered in six phases. After Govan, the first phase will continue through Southside Central, Calton, East Centre and Shettleston.
Further phases will cover Drumchapel and Anniesland, Hillhead, Maryhill, Partick East and Kelvindale, Cardonald, Pollokshields, Langside, Anderston, City and Yorkhill, Victoria Park, Garscadden and Scotstounhill, Dennistoun, Linn, Newlands and Auldburn, Greater Pollok, Canal, Springburn and Robroyston, Baillieston and the North East.
Councillor Angus Millar, Glasgow’s city convener for transport and climate, said the change was “an important step towards creating safer, calmer streets across Glasgow”.
He said lower speeds were part of efforts to reduce the number and severity of road casualties.
The council said the order would initially be introduced through Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders, which can remain in place for up to 18 months.
During that period, officials will monitor how the new limits are working and consider whether adjustments are needed. Permanent Speed Limit Orders may then follow for each phase.
Physical traffic calming measures, such as speed cushions, are not part of the first stage. The council said they may be considered later if monitoring shows extra measures are needed to improve compliance.
A public information drop in event will be held at Elder Park Library in Govan on Monday 18 May 2026, from 3pm to 7pm.
The timetable for the rest of Phase 1 and Phases 2 to 6 will be confirmed once technical design work is complete.
