Western 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. 

Map of the western area of Main Road that the following questions cover. 

Please focus your answers on solutions. 

You can refer back to the design objectives and what we have learnt so far. 

What have we learnt about this area?

• Concerns for accessibility regarding the uncontrolled crossing near the blue container  
• Pavement quality was said to be poor, with narrow width and difficult gradient for wheelchair users 
• At Glenpatrick Road junction, comments were raised about the crossing on the eastern arm not providing enough time to cross 
• The junction can be difficult to understand for people cycling, as they’re forced to do a dangerous manoeuvre that many avoid for safety. It results in cycles taking Canal street the wrong way.   
• The green area was discussed as having potential for placemaking opportunities. However, there were concerns of placemaking and anti-social behaviour from residents.

Wallace Primary School pupils react to Glenpatrick Road Junction, many saying it is loud and noisy and difficult to walk, wheel and cycle here. 

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. 

63% of respondents to our survey disagreed or strongly disagreed that Main Road is accessible to disabled people and those with additional mobility needs.

These questions focus on improving the attractiveness of Elderslie and celebrating Ellerslie's local identity by enhancing public spaces and improving wayfinding. 

Improvements suggested during the Discover Stage were more places to sit and socialise, more greenery, improved lighting and better links to Elderslie's history and heritage. 

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. 

We also hope to increase the legibility of Glenpatrick Road junction for all users, with a neutral impact on congestions. 

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). 

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.

Thank you for taking the time to fill out this survey focussing on the western section of Main Road. 

Please press ‘Next’ to submit your response, then you will be directed to complete our other surveys, thank you.