ROAD signs are to be painted on to a busy crossing in the centre of Glasgow to help pedestrians cross the road more safely.

Council bosses have approved plans to paint 'look left' and 'look right' markings at the corner of Argyle Street and Queen Street.

The move came after calls for safety measures to try and prevent traffic accidents, after a series of crashes in the City Centre.

It is hoped the markings will help shoppers and other pedestrians to be more observant.

Anderston/City councillor Nina Baker said there are also plans to speak to bus firms to raise the issues and encourage enhanced training.

The Evening Times has previously reported how councillors and residents had urged the council to review the pedestrian crossing.

In May, Brian Rose, 76, from Newcastle, died in hospital three weeks after being struck by a double decker bus at the junction. His wife suffered serious injuries.

And a 67-year-old woman was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary on September 10 after suffering head injuries when she was hit by a First Bus at the same spot.

Ms Baker said the markings were a "welcome addition" to the crossing.

She said: "We hope it will encourage people to take more care when crossing the road and we hope this will be sufficient.

"If it isn't we'll have to look at other options.

"This is the very minimum that can be done without huge cost and disruption."

Glasgow Kelvin MSP Sandra White dubbed the corner a "blackspot" and said the council should look at extending the pedestrian area so there is no confusion.

Greens councillor Ms Baker said: "I spoke to Land and Environment staff at length about what could be done here.

"I had hoped railings could be put off and the pedestrian crossing moved but I was advised this would severely disrupt the pedestrian flow.

"The council also wants to talk to the bus firms about enhanced training.

"We hope the markings along with speaking to the drivers will solve the problem."

A dedicated police unit was set up earlier this year in a bid to cut the death and accident toll on Glasgow's roads.

Pedestrians and drivers are being targeted in hotspots, including Queen STreet and Argyle Street.

The unit was set up by Chief inspector Mark Sutherland.