What the consultation is
We're looking at options to improve walking, wheeling and cycling between Paisley and Barrhead.
We've commissioned transport consultants AECOM to develop proposals for a new safe and sustainable active travel route in the area.
The area being considered is between Ben Nevis Road, Paisley, at the National Cycle Network connection, and Barrhead Train Station.
This project and consultation is being run in partnership with East Renfrewshire Council.
You can see more information on the project in the Paisley to Barrhead active travel route project overview document.
Why we’re consulting
We're looking to develop a route that best meets the needs of those who live, work and travel in the area.
AECOM has identified several options for the active travel route, and we would like to hear your views on the options we're considering.
This will help us to select a preferred option to take forward to the concept design stage.
How you can tell us what you think
You can share your views online or at public engagement sessions.
Tell us what you think
Other ways to tell us what you think
You can also send your feedback by email to ei@renfrewshire.gov.uk.
Public sessions
Public engagement sessions will take place in-person at the following locations:
- Hunterhill Community Centre, Paisley - Wednesday 22 October, from 5pm to 7pm
- The Foundry, Barrhead - Thursday 30 October, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
What happens next
Your feedback will help us identify a preferred active travel route.
The feedback will feed into the development of the concept design. This will lead to the next technical design stage, and then the construction of the route.
These stages will be upon approval by Renfrewshire Council and East Renfrewshire Council boards.
Key dates
Open for feedback
Open for feedback
Friday 10 October 2025
Closed and reviewing feedback
Sunday 30 November 2025
Outcome available
Friday 30 January 2026
More information
For more information on the project, see the Paisley to Barrhead active travel route project overview document above or email ei@renfrewshire.gov.uk.
How we’re using your data and your feedback
We'll use the information you submit to:
- process this consultation
- check and compare information with our existing records like responses from previous consultation
- possibly share details with other council services and partners if required.
Consultation responses will be publicly available on request. If you want to keep your response private, tell us when you submit your response. We may still be obliged to disclose your response, on request, due to the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and so, we cannot guarantee complete confidentiality.
See more information on how the council handles your personal information.
