The Transport & Environment Committee meeting this morning will discuss all things from Woztek the Bear to the need for a pedestrianised crossing at the junction of Ferry Road and Granton Road. On a packed agenda, some of which appears to have been ditched ahead of the meeting for fear of opposition from local businesses, the committee deals with some of the matters which affect us most.
The Scotsman reported only last night that the plans to trial a one-way scheme on Princes Street and George Street are being shelved until the August Transport Committee meeting as a result of the opposition from traders who fear it would affect footfall. Council Leader Andrew Burns said on Twitter that he agrees change is needed to the road system.
This will deal with some of the deputations who will probably delay their appearances till then. The plans to make the city centre a more pleasant place for pedestrians and cyclists attracted 2000 responses according to the council, 200 of which resulted from a drop in event over two days at the Assembly Rooms.
The Edinburgh Reporter will be at the meeting and will be live reporting proceedings from the Dean of Guild Room here:-
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