People can now walk, run, and cycle to Glasgow Airport through a new route along Barnsford Road.

The new shared walking and cycle route runs from Inchinnan Drive, along Barnsford Road to the path through Paisley Moss nature reserve just before St James Interchange.

This provides safe access to essential employment hotspots like Inchinnan Business Park, the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS), and the airport itself.

The upgrade was made possible via the Scottish Government's Active Travel Transformation Fund (ATTF), targeting high-quality active travel infrastructure setups that encourage individuals to adopt sustainable modes of transport and reduce emissions.

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Additionally, ATTF is also funding the completion of the Paisley to Renfrew active route, a first in decades.

This 5km stretch connects Paisley Gilmour Street to the Renfrew Ferry via the route of the former railway line.

Councillor Michelle Campbell, convener of Infrastructure, Land and Environment policy board at the Renfrewshire Council, said: “I’m delighted to see the completion of this active travel route as it will connect Erskine and Bishopton more closely with some of our key employment sites in Renfrewshire, not least the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland which continues to grow exponentially.

“The Paisley to Renfrew route should be completed in the near future too which is fantastic and across Renfrewshire we are aiming to provide safe, accessible routes for everyone to use for commuting and exercise.

“As we tackle the climate emergency, we need to provide people with the best possible infrastructure if we want them to consider reducing their car use so routes like these are essential to making it easier for people to switch.”

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The Scottish Government has allocated £20 million for the 2023/24 active travel funding to enhance walking, wheeling, and cycling for everyday transportation.

The ATTF aids local authorities in implementing ambitious active travel infrastructure projects throughout Scotland.