This is a summary of what we did during the Discover Stage from December 2023 to June 2024

Discover Stage Summary 

A guideline to help steer the designs and objectives to ensure we are re-designing in line with the changes the community would like to see

Design Objectives 

Developing Design Objectives 

The Design Objectives will guide the Elderslie for Everyone project team as we work through the next stages of the project.The Design Objectives were based on all the information collected, conversations had and surveys conducted during the Discover Stage of the project.&nbsp;Have a read through them and let us know at the bottom of this page how you feel about them and if we have missed anything?The design objectives can be provided in a screen-reader friendly format. Please email <a href="mailto:elderslie@sustrans.org.uk">elderslie@sustrans.org.uk</a> to request it.&nbsp;

<h4>Please click &#39;Next&#39; to submit your response.</h4>

Learn more about the project's frequently asked questions. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

Project Context

Elderslie for Everyone is an exciting opportunity for the local community, businesses, residents and all who have an interest in the area to re-imagine Main Road, making it a more vibrant, accessible, and welcoming place for people to spend time in and travel through.Sustrans Scotland is working in partnership with the local community to collaboratively reimagine this public space, with support from Renfrewshire Council.&nbsp;Here the project team has provided answers to some of the questions the community have about the project.The Elderslie for Everyone project team is always available to answer any questions you may have.&nbsp;You can reach us via email:&nbsp;<a data-uw-rm-vglnk="" href="mailto:Elderslie@sustrans.org.uk">Elderslie@sustrans.org.uk</a> or via phone:&nbsp;0131 346 1384 and request a call back from the Elderslie for Everyone project team.To receive&nbsp;latest news posts,&nbsp;<a data-uw-original-href="https://elderslieforeveryone.commonplace.is/news" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" href="https://elderslieforeveryone.commonplace.is/news" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sign up here</a> to keep in the loop of project updates and upcoming events.

Frequently Asked Questions

A chance to let us know what you'd like to see for Main Road and it's public spaces.

Questions concerning the whole project area

Developing Design Solutions for Main Road

Fill out this short survey to let us know what solutions you would like to see for Main Road. This survey only covers questions that are applicable to the whole stretch of Main Road.&nbsp;For questions specific to other areas, please fill out surveys relating to the <a class="fr-green" href="https://elderslieforeveryone.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/east-end-of-main-road-developing-design-solutions/step1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">eastern area</a>, <a class="fr-green" href="https://elderslieforeveryone.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/central-area-of-main-road-developing-design-solutions/step1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">central area including Stoddard Square and the old swimming pool area</a>, and the <a class="fr-green" href="https://elderslieforeveryone.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/west-end-of-main-road-developing-design-solutions/step1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">western area</a> of Main Road.&nbsp;Please focus your answers on solutions.&nbsp;<h4 id="isPasted">You can refer back to the <a href="https://elderslieforeveryone.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/design-framework-and-objectives/step1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a><a class="fr-green" href="https://elderslieforeveryone.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/design-framework-and-objectives/step1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">design objectives and what we have learnt so far.</a>&nbsp;</h4><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1725524936/projects/6568b3e23d289d302bfd33c8/s0zprxezbzkhknmxzhdb.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="An image of a blue pin board with a map of Elderslie Main Road with questions in speech bubble circles around it and sqaure colourful post it notes with writing on it">Comments about Main Road from the Discover Event in April.&nbsp;

Crossings

Public Spaces

Traffic calming 

Pavement Safety 

Thank you for taking the time to fill out this survey focussing on Main Road as a whole.&nbsp;Please press &lsquo;Next&rsquo; to submit your response, then you will be directed to complete our other surveys, thank you.

A chance to let us know what you would like to see for the central area of Main Road, including Stoddard Square and the old swimming pool area.

Central Area of Main Road

Developing Design Solutions for the Central Area of Main Road

Fill out this short survey to let us know what you would like to see in this area of Main Road, from after Glenpatrick Road junction up to the side road leading to Stoddard Square car park, including Stoddard Square and the Old Swimming Pool area.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1725540340/projects/6568b3e23d289d302bfd33c8/ctzx5zz5pwhyeoxbx9y9.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Map of the central area of Main Road that the following questions cover.Please focus your answers on solutions.&nbsp;<h4>You can refer back to the <a class="fr-green" href="https://elderslieforeveryone.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/design-framework-and-objectives/step1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">design objectives and what we have learnt so far</a>.&nbsp;</h4><h3>What have we learnt about this area?</h3><ul><li>Narrow pavement in front of The Inn, aggravated by the bus stop and bin</li><li>Stoddard Square the &ldquo;hub&rdquo; of the village. Benches and flowers are appreciated.</li><li>Old swimming pool area mentioned the most as an area for placemaking opportunities</li><li>Connections for pedestrians could be improved from the north side of Main Road to Stoddard Square</li><li>Pedestrians don&rsquo;t feel safe with cyclists cycling on the pavement.&nbsp;</li><li>Cyclists don&rsquo;t feel safe cycling on the road without protected and segregated cycle lane</li><li>Pavement parking and parking in the cycle lane observed</li></ul> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1725291435/projects/6568b3e23d289d302bfd33c8/a51gulemh5oqaxpf4ef0.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Wallace Primary School pupils react to Stoddard Square; it was the area they felt most safe in. The improvements the children suggested for Stoddard Square were: a shelter, zebra crossing, more plants and &ldquo;a really big tree&rdquo;, and more &ldquo;amusing stuff&rdquo;.&nbsp;

Accessibility 

These questions focus on accessibility, making Main Road more accessible for everyone including people with disabilities, additional mobility needs and people using wheelchairs, mobility scooters and buggies.&nbsp;63% of respondents to our survey disagreed or strongly disagreed that Main Road is accessible to disabled people and those with additional mobility needs.&nbsp;

Public Spaces 

These questions focus on improving the attractiveness of Elderslie and celebrating Ellerslie&#39;s local identity by enhancing public spaces and improving wayfinding.&nbsp;Improvements suggested during the Discover Stage were more places to sit and socialise, more greenery, improved lighting and better links to Elderslie&#39;s history and heritage.&nbsp;

Road Space

These questions focus on Road Space in the hope to formalise road space to control speeds and allow appropriate space for loading, public transport, blue badge holders (and potentially parking) on Main Road, whilst preserving a two-way carriageway.&nbsp;We also hope to increase the legibility of Glenpatrick Road junction for all users, with a neutral impact on congestions.&nbsp;The surveys we conducted told us that 15,000 vehicles were counted travelling on Main Road per day, with 57% of these vehicles going over 30mph speed limit when entering or exiting Elderslie (east).&nbsp;Main hazards raised: pedestrians intimidated by volume and speed of traffic, cyclists confused by the awkward layout of the infrastructure and motorists highlighted hazardous behaviour at the junction.

These questions focus on mitigating the existing conflict between people walking, wheeling, cycling and accessing public transport along Elderslie&#39;s Main Road.&nbsp;The designs will follow the Sustainable Hierarchy of Transport. This is a concept that places those road users most at risk in the event of a collision at the top of hierarchy. It promotes sustainable, affordable and active modes as opposed to single occupancy car use.People walking and wheeling are placed at the top of the pyramid below, followed by people cycling, public transport, taxis and shared transport and then private car at the bottom.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1725291081/projects/6568b3e23d289d302bfd33c8/qrs97uvv9qp9e6vtdbdi.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib">

Thank you for taking the time to fill out this survey focussing on the central section of Main Road.&nbsp;Please press &lsquo;Next&rsquo; to submit your response, then you will be directed to complete our other surveys, thank you.

A chance to let us know what you would like to see for the east end of Main Road. 

Eastern Area of Main Road 

Developing Design Solutions for the Eastern Area of Main Road

Fill out this short survey to let us know what you would like to see in this area of Main Road, from after the side road leading to Stoddard Square car park up to the eastern entrance to the National Cycle Network, including the green space. &nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1725540395/projects/6568b3e23d289d302bfd33c8/ajcxkgn98xrqx0iqkafw.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Map of eastern area of Main Road that the following questions cover.Please focus your answers on solutions.&nbsp;<h4>You can refer back to the <a class="fr-green" href="https://elderslieforeveryone.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/design-framework-and-objectives/step1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">design objectives and what we have learnt so far</a>.&nbsp;</h4><h3>What have we learnt about this area?</h3><ul><li>57% of vehicles were surveyed entering or exiting Elderslie about 20mph speed limit</li><li>Difficult to cross the road due to speed and volume of traffic&nbsp;</li><li>Mixed opinions towards the wildflower meadow at the green space&nbsp;</li><li>People cycling on the pavement or in the wrong direction toward incoming traffic</li><li>Driveways have blind corners, difficult to see if anyone is travelling on the pavement</li><li>Driveways creating a difficult change of level and excessive camber for wheelchair users</li></ul>

These questions focus on Road Space in the hope to formalise road space to control speeds and allow appropriate space for loading, public transport, blue badge holders (and potentially parking) on Main Road, whilst preserving a two-way carriageway.The surveys we conducted told us that 15,000 vehicles were counted travelling on Main Road per day, with 57% of these vehicles going over 30mph speed limit when entering or exiting Elderslie (east).&nbsp;Main hazards raised: pedestrians intimidated by volume and speed of traffic, cyclists confused by the awkward layout of the infrastructure and motorists highlighted hazardous behaviour at the junction.

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1725467416/projects/6568b3e23d289d302bfd33c8/ycrka03t2lcmzaqo2bhb.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Image above shows level pavements that stay flat across private accesses over pavements (like driveways), instead of tipping towards the road.&nbsp;They are safer and more comfortable for people using mobility aids and buggies, as they reduce the risk of tipping and of rolling into the road, and reduce the effort needed to walk or wheel.Drivers need navigate a shorter, steeper ramp to access driveways, which means they toned to reduce their speed.

Pavement Safety

These questions focus on mitigating the existing conflict between people walking, wheeling, cycling and accessing public transport along Elderslie&#39;s Main Road.&nbsp;The designs will follow the Sustainable Hierarchy of Transport. This is a concept that places those road users most at risk in the event of a collision at the top of hierarchy. It promotes sustainable, affordable and active modes as opposed to single occupancy car use.People walking and wheeling are placed at the top of the pyramid in the image below, followed by people cycling, public transport, taxis and shared transport and then private car at the bottom.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1725292699/projects/6568b3e23d289d302bfd33c8/d37xjambwamijcxvvqtx.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib">

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1725467584/projects/6568b3e23d289d302bfd33c8/qwrsbvirbbiof74pyus2.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib">There are lots of different types of cycling infrastructure which are appropriate in different contexts.Image above shows segregated cycle tracks create a dedicated safe space for cycling which is physically separated (usually by kerbs) from vehicles and from pedestrians.Segregated cycle tracks can enable people who don&rsquo;t currently cycle to cycle because they make it feel much safer, particularly when there is a lot of vehicle traffic on the street.

Thank you for taking the time to fill out this survey focussing on the eastern section of Main Road.&nbsp;Please press &lsquo;Next&rsquo; to submit your response, then you will be directed to complete our other surveys, thank you.

A chance to let us know what you would like to see for the western end of Main Road. 

Western End of Main Road

Developing Design Solutions for the West End of Main Road

Fill out this short survey to let us know what you would like to see in this area of Main Road, from the blue container opposite Wallace Court, up to and including Glenpatrick Road junction.&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1725540249/projects/6568b3e23d289d302bfd33c8/ykf6zfkskdwldxqotssy.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Map of the western area of Main Road that the following questions cover.&nbsp;Please focus your answers on solutions.&nbsp;<h4>You can refer back to the <a class="fr-green" href="https://elderslieforeveryone.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/design-framework-and-objectives/step1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">design objectives and what we have learnt so far</a>.&nbsp;</h4><h3 id="isPasted">What have we learnt about this area?</h3><ul><li>Concerns for accessibility regarding the uncontrolled crossing near the blue container &nbsp;</li><li>Pavement quality was said to be poor, with narrow width and difficult gradient for wheelchair users&nbsp;</li><li>At Glenpatrick Road junction, comments were raised about the crossing on the eastern arm not providing enough time to cross&nbsp;</li><li>The junction can be difficult to understand for people cycling, as they&rsquo;re forced to do a dangerous manoeuvre that many avoid for safety. It results in cycles taking Canal street the wrong way. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>The green area was discussed as having potential for placemaking opportunities. However, there were concerns of placemaking and anti-social behaviour from residents.</li></ul> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1724661377/projects/6568b3e23d289d302bfd33c8/ifbkjdpptizmw0mld9nw.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="An image of six school children standing in a line on the pavement next to a Main Road holding bits of paper with neutral and sad faces over their faces">Wallace Primary School pupils react to Glenpatrick Road Junction, many saying it is loud and noisy and difficult to walk, wheel and cycle here.&nbsp;

Thank you for taking the time to fill out this survey focussing on the western section of Main Road.&nbsp;Please press &lsquo;Next&rsquo; to submit your response, then you will be directed to complete our other surveys, thank you.

Share your thoughts on specific locations on Elderslie's Main Road, including the public green spaces.

Have your say on the project area!

Click on the purple "have your say" icon to drop your pin to the desired location within the red boundary and complete a short survey. 

You can drop more than one pin.

We'd like to know any areas that cause barriers to travelling around and spending time in, as well as positive comments about what you like on Elderslie's Main Road.

All of your comments will feed into the next phase of the project, so the more you make us aware of, the better picture we have of Elderslie's Main Road

Pinpoint areas on the map and tell us what you think!

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Find out more about Sustrans Scotland's award winning design and engagement service 

Sustrans Community-led Street Design 

Sustrans NCN Urban Programme

Funded by the Scottish Government and administered by Sustrans Scotland, the NCN Urban Programme aims to improving the experience of everyone using the National Cycle Network (NCN) in urban areas.&nbsp;Our engagement process puts the people who use the space most at the heart of designing solutions. &nbsp;We work directly with the local community, stakeholders and local authorities to foster locally &#39;owned&#39; and developed solutions which increase community connection to National Cycle Network routes. Opportunities will be better tailored and understood, have wider support and therefore have a greater likelihood of being accepted, and be more effective at improving areas along the Network. &nbsp;

Programme Outcomes:<ul><li>Increase awareness&nbsp;and&nbsp;usage&nbsp;of the National Cycle Network </li><li>Increase community awareness of the&nbsp;benefits of active travel&nbsp; </li><li>Increase&nbsp;community support and involvement in making positive changes to their local area&nbsp; </li><li>Increased access to local services by walking, wheeling and cycling by improvements to the accessibility and safety of the NCN.&nbsp;</li></ul> As our work and independent research demonstrates, high-quality and well-designed active travel routes have the potential to:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="16">Improve perceptions of physical and social safety.&nbsp; </li><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="16">Improve health and wellbeing in communities.&nbsp;&nbsp; </li><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="16">Encourage and foster greater levels of social interaction and cohesion.&nbsp;&nbsp; </li><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="16">Incorporate&nbsp;green and blue infrastructure&nbsp;within their remit&nbsp;to:&nbsp; - Help mitigate the effects of the climate emergency and biodiversity crisis.&nbsp; - Promote the social and economic benefits these elements are proven to bring.&nbsp; </li><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="26" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="16">Support economic prosperity.</li></ul>

How we do community-led design

We bring communities together to help them redesign their streets and public spaces so that they are healthier, greener and more attractive places in which to live, work and play.&nbsp;Involving local communities through a collaborative design approach is essential to deliver successful schemes, because local people are experts on their streets.&nbsp;Gaining input from the community early on provides access to in-depth knowledge about how people travel around the space, as well as any issues or aspirations for the area.&nbsp; The collaborative design process&nbsp;The NCN Urban programme follow a collaborative design approach to uncover the needs and aspirations of the local community, with help from Sustrans&#39; community engagement experts and urban designers, to translate this into a concept design.&nbsp;This approach creates multiple opportunities for the community to share their thoughts and give feedback, throughout each stage of the process.&nbsp; <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1702384939/projects/6568b3e23d289d302bfd33c8/yk3p2iqhj9qcxgdpyo2a.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Four circles with images of people or groups of people at engagement events. Each circle has Discover, Develop, Design, Demo at the top, representing the stages of the co-design process">DiscoverWe discover the local area through urban and community analysis, including surveys, public life surveys, community workshops and activities. We want to hear from the community about their barriers and aspirations for their local area. DevelopWe develop design ideas and behaviour change measures through interactive workshops and activities with key stakeholders and the wider community. DesignWe consult on initial concept design ideas through an iteration process with key stakeholders and the wider community.&nbsp; DisplayWe display the concept design and behaviour change recommendations.This is also a celebration with the community for taking part in the co-design process and being actively involved in the decision making about their local area.&nbsp;

Example of Dunblane Street Design Project 

Get involved in Elderslie for Everyone by filling out our <a href="https://elderslieforeveryone.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/community-survey/step1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">community survey</a> and <a href="https://elderslieforeveryone.commonplace.is/en-GB/map/map" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">commenting on the project area map</a>. You can also find out about <a href="https://elderslieforeveryone.commonplace.is/news" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">latest news</a>, and sign up to receive these by email.&nbsp;

Share your views on Elderslie's Main Road and public green spaces through this short survey. 

View of Stoddard Square

Fill out the community survey

Whether you live, work or travel through Elderslie, we would love to hear your experience of Main Road

Fill out this short survey and share your experience of travelling around and spending time on Elderslie&#39;s Main Road, as well as how you feel in this area and what you would change to improve your experiences.&nbsp;Learning what you think about the project area will help us shape the project going forward.Please answer the following questions, as well as commenting on the <a href="https://elderslieforeveryone.commonplace.is/map/map" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">interactive map</a>, to pinpoint specific locations.

About the project area

The scope of our project is focussed on Elderslie Main Road: from the old railway station in the east to the big blue container opposite Wallace Residential Care Home in the west (indicated by the red line in the image below).&nbsp;We&rsquo;re also looking at the green spaces in Stoddard Square opposite Elderslie Coffee Shop, opposite Wallace Residential Care Home by the start of the off-road section of NCN 7 by the golf club towards the east.

Elderslie Main Road

To make it easier to understand which area you&rsquo;re commenting on, we&rsquo;ve split the space into three areas: Western, Central and Eastern.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1701854725/projects/6568b3e23d289d302bfd33c8/aybibov7hiq26aelditc.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib">

The appearance and feel of the area

National Cycle Network (NCN)

The <a href="https://www.sustrans.org.uk/national-cycle-network" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">National Cycle Network</a> is a UK-wide network of signed paths and routes for walking, wheeling, cycling and exploring the outdoors.&nbsp;

Thank you for your contribution, please click &#39;next&#39; to submit your comments.

Discover Stage Summary

The Discover Stage of the project ran from December 2023 to June 2024. It was an exciting few months raising awareness of the project and having really valuable conversations with the community of Elderslie.&nbsp;<h3>Engagement</h3>This stage is all about listening and understanding what the community of Elderslie think about Main Road as it currently is. We did this through various ways such as online and paper surveys, conversations with the community at our launch event, 1-2-1 meetings with businesses and local groups and workshops with Wallace Primary.&nbsp;<h3>Commissioned Surveys</h3>We also commissioned various surveys to get quantitative data, such as traffic speed and volume, junction turning counts and route user intercept surveys, which provides us with a thorough understanding of how Main Road is currently operating.&nbsp;<h3>Public Life Survey</h3>We conducted a Public Life Survey which looks into the social activity happening in public spaces. This allows us to see how people currently interact with Main Road and helps us to understand what changes might be beneficial.&nbsp;Read more about what we did and found out in the document below.&nbsp;

Elderslie_Discover Stage Engagement Summary.pdf

Elderslie Public Life Survey Results.pdf

Check out what we did during the Discover Stage

The results of what we found out and the Design Objectives can be read <a href="https://elderslieforeveryone.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/design-framework-and-objectives/step1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. Let us know what you think of them or if we have missed anything.