COMMUNITY police officers have worked alongside city centre residents to 'educate cyclists'. 

Police Scotland Greater Glasgow shared a post on Facebook stating local officers and Garnethill residents worked together to "engage with and educate cyclists" using Sauchiehall Street. 

They also reminded them of "their responsibilities towards pedestrians" during the day of action last week.

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It comes after we previously reported city centre residents are calling for a crackdown on e-bikes in pedestrianised areas, with some saying they "avoid Sauchiehall Street" as they don't feel safe due to bikes.

Bill Beckett, chair of Garnethill Neighbourhood Watch, says he is not against cycling in the area but believes more needs to be done to ensure pedestrians can walk safely. 

Following a meeting held on Monday, August 7, to discuss the "threat to the safety and emotional wellbeing of city centre pedestrians" caused by "speeding cyclists" residents are calling for e-bikes to be classified as motorised vehicles, for the bikes to have a registration plate, and for cyclists to be better educated.

Bill said: "We’re looking for the governments to actually try and find a way to have these bikes classed as a motorbike and also to have registration or identification plates, and also we’d like to see every individual who is using these e-bikes go through a test on the bikes, like a driving test, prior to its use and be licensed.

"These bikes are actually motorised and they can go at a fair pace, up to about 30 miles per hour, and due to the fact the size of the wheels are really thick they can cause some serious damage if they hit somebody."

A Police Scotland spokesperson previously said: "Part of policing a busy city centre includes educating cyclists who use the roads and cycle path network for work, travel and leisure.

"Regular days of action have taken place in and around the city centre in order to provide education and enforcement for cyclists, making the roads safer for all.

"In addition to days of action, officers taking part in bike marking events take the time to educate cyclists and advise them of their responsibilities and legal requirements."