CHANGES to the speed limit and parking rules on Byres Road could be made as part of a redesign which includes new bike lanes.

Consultation is now open on ­Glasgow City Council’s plan to roll-out a 20mph limit on the key West End street to “improve road safety for pedestrians, cyclists and all other vehicle users”.

Members of the public can also give their views on proposals to introduce traffic management and parking controls to enable “public realm improvements”, including the bike lanes and footway widening.

The Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) would see a reduction in on-street car parking bays, the introduction of protected cycle lanes, additional disabled parking in the area and the removal of the left-turn filter lane at the junction of Byres Road and Great Western Road.

It would also include the introduction of a one-way arrangement on Byres Road and Church Street, south of the Church Street junction, and the reintroduction of the right-turn from Dumbarton Road onto Byres Road.

A daytime taxi rank is proposed at Church Street to complement redevelopment works at the University of Glasgow. New restrictions, such as no waiting and no loading and unloading at any times, are also being considered.

They include shared-use parking places for permit holders or those who wish to pay to park, Monday to Sunday 24-hour goods vehicle loading only places on Torness Street and disabled vehicle parking places for blue badge holders. Motorcycle and electric vehicle parking places could also be introduced.

The 20mph order would be applied along Byres Road (Great Western Road to Dumbarton Road), Highburgh Road (Hyndland Street to Byres Road), Torness Street (Byres Road to Church Street) and Church Street (Byres Road to Dumbarton Road).

Alterations could also be made in Hillhead, where a shared-use parking control scheme is proposed.

“The existing parking zone in the Hillhead area does not make best use of the on-road parking spaces,” a council spokesman said.

“It is currently obstructive for visitors to residential and business properties in the area and currently only allows one resident parking permit per household.

These proposals will assist by introducing a shared-use parking control scheme for permit holders or those who wish to pay and display.”

Ashton Lane and Great George Lane could be pedestrianised to “enhance pedestrian safety”, with service access limited to specific times. It would be controlled by drop-bollards.

Residential access to the rear of Ashton Road will be maintained. Cresswell Lane will remain pedestrianised.

The aim of the changes is to give priority to residents by preventing commuters from parking all day.

Pay and display parking would be available, with a maximum stay of three hours, to “ensure a turnover in the bays, leaving spaces free for residents’ visitors, carers and trades people”. It will be 20p for the first 15 minutes of parking.

The council hopes by reducing the availability of long-term free parking it will encourage people to use other methods of transport, walk or cycle.

“This can reduce congestion and pollution,” the spokesman said.

Comments on the proposals should be submitted to the council by February 14 via email or post. More information is available on the authority’s website.