Renfrewshire Council

About the initiative

We are exploring ways to improve the walking environment in 4 villages in Renfrewshire after residents raised concerns that the speed and volume of traffic are making the roads unsafe.

We have appointed transport consultants Stantec to carry out a study in Bishopton, Bridge of Weir, Elderslie and Lochwinnoch.

The study aims to create a safer environment in the villages for all road users by managing traffic speeds, to encourage people to walk, wheel, and cycle more often for local trips.

It will examine where vehicle speed on main through-roads is a safety concern and propose traffic calming or pedestrian priority measures to address the issues.

Read the Renfrewshire Villages Safe Walking Initiative online.

Tell us what you think

We recently asked you to complete an online survey and provide your feedback on:

• traffic speeds and walking difficulties in your village
• what type of traffic calming features you would prefer
• where best to put traffic calming or pedestrian priority measures.

We'd like to thank everyone who provided feedback in the first stage of the consultation.

We're now taking forward the next phase of engagement to gather local community feedback and help us refine proposals for speed reduction measures within Bishopton, Bridge of Weir, Elderslie and Lochwinnoch.

We'll be hosting public drop-in events in each village.

At these events, you can speak with the design team about the project in that village, get more information on possible solutions and give your thoughts on the proposals.

Drop-in events will take place at:

• Elderslie - Elderslie Village Hall, Tuesday 21 January 2025 from 3pm to 7pm
• Bridge of Weir - Cargill Hall, Thursday 23 January 2025 from 3pm to 7pm
• Lochwinnoch - McKillop Institute, Tuesday 28 January 2025 from 3pm to 7pm
• Bishopton - Cornerstone Church Centre, Wednesday 29 January 2025 from 3pm to 7pm.

If you're not able to attend the drop-in event in your village, you'll be able to see draft concept designs on the project website.

The designs for each village will be available to view during the following dates:

• Elderslie - Wednesday 22 January until Tuesday 28 January 2025
• Bridge of Weir - Friday 24 January until Thursday 30 January 2025
• Lochwinnoch - Wednesday 29 January until Tuesday 4 February 2025
• Bishopton - Thursday 30 January until Wednesday 5 February 2025.

What happens next

After this stage of the consultation, we'll use your feedback to inform detailed design proposals for the project.

These will then be consulted on before we take forward final measures.