🧵Lots of discussion about new bridges lately, one of which could be the 'Slateford Snake' to allow an alternative crossing to the aqueduct on the union canal.
https://twitter.com/CllrScottArthur/status/1621140576518422529
The 'Slateford Snake' will undoubtably be very expensive & difficult to deliver. It's doubtful how much it would improve access for folk with mobility issues without addressing the horrific gradients on most of the access ramps to the canal nearby. /1
https://twitter.com/Longstone_CC/status/1584990994147475456?s=20
We've made the case for a new bridge crossing that would connect our communities with services, reduce short car journeys & complete a missing link in an active travel route to Gorgie, perhaps relieving some cycle pressure on the canal aqueduct./2
https://twitter.com/Longstone_CC/status/1529155621269946369?s=20
So it's really encouraging to see the new bridge open in Balerno today. A bridge at a fraction of the cost of the 'snake', perhaps a wee bit wider would be a huge boon for our local communities. This would actually deliver 20 min community outcomes! /3
https://twitter.com/sjenkinson76/status/1626173400791089153?s=20
Could we have something similar please? 🙏A modest but a bit wider bridge would do the trick. Likely £100 - £200K versus millions for the 'snake'. It would be excellent value for money. 👍👍/4
https://twitter.com/maxmitchell91/status/1626209781890285568?s=20
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