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flag Edinburgh weighs tram expansion routes, balancing efficiency, cost, and transit equity amid uncertain funding and elections.

flag Edinburgh faces a pivotal decision on its tram expansion, with a public consultation underway between two routes: the Roseburn Path, favored for efficiency and lower disruption, and the more costly Orchard Brae option, which could worsen traffic. flag Transport expert Prof David Begg warns that while trams draw public interest, prioritizing them over buses risks undermining the city’s transit system, as bus lanes have weakened over the past decade, increasing journey times by nearly 20%. flag He emphasizes buses’ cost-effectiveness and high return on investment, urging balanced investment. flag The Roseburn Path route, though requiring tree removal and closing a greenway, offers faster travel and less construction impact. flag The final choice, with funding uncertain and elections approaching, could shape Edinburgh’s transport future for decades.

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