Glasgow 2014: Getting to the Games

"Are you Games Ready?" ask the overhead digital signs on the main motorways into Glasgow - host city for the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Organisers have been putting huge effort into encouraging people to plan their journeys - with the event billed as a "public transport Games".


Certain days will have the biggest disruption in terms of road closures

Saturday 26 and Sunday 27th July - the marathon takes place on Sunday 27th

Thursday 31 July - cycling time trial

Sunday 3 Aug - cycling road race and closing ceremony

All those with tickets for the sporting events will be able to travel for free on trains, buses and the city subway network.

However, up to half of the one million ticket holders have still to make or finalise plans for travelling to their events, according to research for Glasgow 2014.

"Many of the spectators know the city well, but it's important to remember venues and much of the transport network will operate differently from what people are familiar with," said Michael Renshaw, director of transport and logistics at Glasgow 2014.

"All venues have very different travel options and there is no general parking available. Spectators can help make their journeys as easy and stress free as possible by planning ahead."

BBC