What the consultation is
We're exploring ways to improve the walking environment in 5 villages in Renfrewshire after residents raised concerns that the speed and volume of traffic are making the roads unsafe.
We appointed transport consultants Stantec to carry out a study in Bishopton, Bridge of Weir, Elderslie, Houston, and Lochwinnoch.
The aim of the study is 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 examined where vehicle speed on main through-roads is a safety concern and proposes traffic calming or pedestrian priority measures to address the issues.
Why we’re consulting
We're looking to improve the walking environment in 5 Renfrewshire villages after residents raised concerns that the speed and volume of traffic are making the roads unsafe.
Read the background to the Renfrewshire Villages Safe Walking Initiative with our storymap.
Stage 1 feedback
The first stage of our consultation involved online surveys and in-person sessions in the communities to get feedback on the development of the initial designs for our Villages Safe Walking Initiative.
Thank you to everyone who shared your feedback. Your comments highlighted concerns about pedestrian safety and accessibility, particularly for vulnerable road users.
There was support for a variety of traffic calming measures, visibility improvements, and measures to make it easier for people to cross the road.
This feedback helped form the concept design proposals for the next stage of this consultation.
Stage 2 - tell us what you think about the concept designs
How to tell us what you think
In this stage, we're engaging with communities again to refine the concept design proposals for our Villages Safe Walking Initiative.
This will help us understand any specific design-related concerns or comments on the routes being progressed.
Through our Renfrewshire Villages Safe Walking Initiative storymap you can:
- see the concept designs for each of the villages, and
- tell us what you think of them in our online surveys.
See the concept designs and take the surveys
The deadline to complete the online surveys is Monday 29 June 2026.
What happens next
We’ve commissioned Stantec to assist us with developing the concept designs to the detailed design stage.
We’ll also refine cost estimates and develop a proposed implementation programme.
Detailed designs will be presented at in-person public events later in the summer.
Key dates
Stage 1 - feedback on initial designs
Open for feedback
Monday 6 January 2025
Closed and reviewing feedback
Wednesday 5 February 2025
Outcome available
Friday 29 May 2026
Stage 2 - tell us what you think about the concept designs
Open for feedback
Monday 1 June 2026
Closed and reviewing feedback
Monday 29 June 2026
Outcome available
Wednesday 30 September 2026
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.
