Improving Barshaw Park Junction, Paisley: Community Survey

'Renfrewshire Council have been awarded funding from Sustrans Scotland's 'Places for Everyone' programme to look at improvements to the junction outside the main entrance to Barshaw Park, where Glasgow Road meets Arkleston Road and Hawkhead Road

Following analysis of previous comments we have received from the local community, we have produced three initial design options which aim to make walking and cycling safer, easier to undertake and more direct at the junction.

In addition, all options seek to provide environmental improvements and make the area more attractive. Subject to funding availability, it is intended to continue the walking and cycling improvements beyond the junction as part of a subsequent project phase. 

To help identify a preferred option at the junction we surveyed the local community on the three initial design options.

We want to work together in partnership with the local community to deliver improvements which best meet your needs. Thank you for taking the time to provide your views.

• Protected cycle lanes on both sides of Glasgow Road
• Dedicated traffic signals for cyclists on all junction approaches helping cyclists to get ahead of vehicles
• Introduction of ‘two stage right turns’ for cyclists turning right from Glasgow Road
• Two lanes for vehicles to be retained on Glasgow Road, Hawkhead Road and Arkleston Road (as existing)
• No cycle lanes on Hawkhead Road or Arkleston Road
•  Option 1 - Detailed Design 
•  Additional explanatory sheet 

• Protected cycle lanes on both sides of Glasgow Road
• Dedicated traffic signals for cyclists on all junction approaches helping cyclists to get ahead of vehicles
• Introduction of ‘two stage right turns’ for cyclists turning right from Glasgow Road
• Two traffic lanes for vehicles to be retained on Glasgow Road (as existing)
• One lane for vehicles to be provided on Hawkhead Road and Arkleston Road, allowing cycle lanes to be provided on both of these roads  
•  Option 2 - Detailed Design 
•  Additional explanatory sheet 

• Entirely protected junction for cyclists with safe cycle lanes around the full junction
• Cyclists can safely turn right from Glasgow Road whilst all traffic is stopped
• Two traffic lanes for vehicles to be retained on Glasgow Road (as existing)
• One lane for vehicles to be provided on Hawkhead Road and Arkleston Road
• Provides separate and safe crossing facilities for pedestrians and cyclists. 
•  Option 3 - Detailed Design 
•  Additional explanatory sheet 

All options will offer landscaping, public realm and wider pedestrian benefits.

The survey is now closed and, following analysis of the responses, we will keep you updated on the next steps for this project.