Report says big financial costs make scheme problematic, but could reduce🚙sooner-->
George St Assn says project must go ahead eventually, but don't cut🚙till then
Also says Spokes #PrincesStreet deputn should be investigated democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/s747…
Q: Cllr Munro, as a cyclist, concerned re danger of Princes St cycling, near #tramlines/buses
A: Remains important🚲link but no space for segregation. Special consideration @ West & East end jns + links to #GeorgeStreet #LothianRoad #Bridges etc
@cllr_jenkinson accepts Green para..
"consideration will be given to segregated cycling facilities along the length of Princes Street, and installation of safe cycling facilities at West End and East End junctions"
Q: Cllr @KateC_SNP asks re 15mph
A: @scotgov plans 15mph trial and may include George St
Q: Cllr @lezleymarion asks re early🚙parking removal
A: In line with City Mobility plan to cut🚙km. Would retain disabled, loading, etc but cllrs will decide
Cllr @MG4CityCentre (Lab) & @KayleighFONeill (Grn) propose the motion to make scheme permanent
Cllr #NeilRoss (LibD) amendment to scrap #busgate, to "make traffic flow more efficient" & avoid longer🚙journeys/displacement. Also says consultn inadequate
Big changes may happen today:
🤔#GeorgeSt scheme may be postponed [concern re costs; & amount of🚖🚘🚚]
🙄#WorkplaceParkingLevy may be dropped [#LibDems change from + to -]
👍Fairer costs for secure🚲storage edinburgh.public-i.tv/core/portal/we…
Q: Cllr @julebandel asks re #TravellingSafely (bollarded) cycle routes
A: The Experimental Traffic Orders run for *maximum* 18 months, but council can make final decision after 6 months consultation if satisfied with the results
Report & decisions likely Jan 2025.