Accessible Ayr

Accessible Ayr is an ambitious project by South Ayrshire Council, Ayrshire Roads Alliance and Sustrans. It originally began in 2018 as a part of the "Ayr Your Views - Public Realm consultation" and contributes to the Ayr Town Centre Framework, Ayrshire Link network, wider South Ayrshire Council strategies to tackle climate change.  The plan is to significantly invest in the town centre, making it a vibrant and more attractive place for people to visit and enjoy and easier to access by people walking, wheeling, and cycling.  To do this, the Accessible Ayr proposes public realm improvements including: refreshed and level pavements, protected cycle lanes in key locations, new street furniture, reduced street clutter, improved pedestrian crossings, improved drainage, and better lighting. 

Project Scope

The streets included in the project are highlighted on the plan below.

In Summer 2024, it was determined that the project would be delivered in two phases.  Phase 1, including streets largely south of the River Ayr, would continue to progress to Stage 4 during 2024-2026.  Phase 2, including streets north of the River Ayr, was paused at Stage 3 as additional time for engagement was required.

Engagement

Alongside extensive engagement at earlier stages, additional engagement at Stage 4 for Phase 1 of Accessible Ayr took place from February to March 2025, and September to October 2025. Engagement during 2025 was to inform changeable elements at Stage 4, including materials, loading and blue badge parking, planting, street furniture, and updated layouts on Alloway Street and Fort Street/Fullarton Street/Sandgate junction.

Your feedback has been important in shaping the final designs and helping create a more thriving town centre that will be easier to access by all. 

Learn More

You can view the project proposals and find out more at  accessibleayr-swecouk.hub.arcgis.com