The council has plans to roll out twenty mile per hour zones across the city and they are now running a consultation. They are keen to engage with a wide range of people to hear their views.
The consultation and engagement programme will involve a rolling programme of meetings and drop in sessions in each of the neighbourhood areas. Leaflets and posters will be distributed widely to community councils, registered tenants associations, equalities and community groups, libraries, community centres, Council reception areas, local offices and doctors surgeries. An exhibition of the proposals will take place from 1 – 14 September in the Central Library, George IV Bridge and maps of the proposals will be available in Morningside and Gilmerton libraries from 1 September.
Edinburgh’s Liberal Democrat MP, Mike Crockart is encouraging constituents to respond to the consultation.
Commenting, Edinburgh’s Liberal Democrat MP, Mike Crockart said:
“I have campaigned for a long time to make the streets safer for both pedestrians and cyclists and I am pleased to see the council taking action to make the streets more pleasant for everyone.
“Local communities need to be involved in the decisions which affect them, and I am delighted that Edinburgh council are giving people the opportunity to have their say. Whatever your views on the 20mph speed limit proposals, it is important that you have your say and let the council know what you think.
“The consultation is open until the 17th October 2014 and I would encourage anyone who has a view on this matter to respond to it.”
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