Ways of improving Erskine’s Southholm roundabout have been drawn up – as council chiefs urge residents to share their views on the plans.
Two options have been put to members of the public, which both include a larger central island to slow traffic, a separate route for pedestrians and cyclists on the outside and cutting the speed limit to 30mph on all four approaches.
The proposals have been developed following an initial community consultation, which saw more than 550 people respond and, according to the local authority, show “broad support” for active travel enhancements in the area.
The exercise also revealed 75 per cent felt the current absence of footways and crossings facilities at the roundabout presented a safety concern, while 48 per cent complained about the speed of vehicles passing through the roundabout.
More than 70 per cent said the roundabout was too busy, 84 per cent said pedestrian safety needed to improve, while 77 per cent said the same about cyclist safety.
Importantly, 62 per cent supported the idea of an off-road cycle track at the roundabout, while just over half said they would be more likely to walk and 39 per cent to cycle at the location if improvements were made.
As a result, Renfrewshire Council has created two potential designs and is seeking feedback on each by next month.
The first option would include two traffic lanes on all four approaches to the roundabout and a three-metre wide shared path for pedestrians and cyclists around the roundabout to provide safe separation from drivers.
The second option would involve one traffic lane on all four approaches and a four-metre wide shared path around the roundabout to provide more space for the mix of pedestrians and cyclists.
The council has been awarded funding from Sustrans Scotland’s Places for Everyone programme to deliver the changes.
Blueprints can be accessed by visiting renfrewshire.gov.uk/haveyoursay where people can let officers know which plans they prefer via an online survey.
They can also share their opinion by emailing ei@renfrewshire.gov.uk or calling 0300 300 0380 or writing to environment and infrastructure at Renfrewshire House, in Paisley’s Cotton Street.
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