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Edinburgh weighs tram expansion routes, balancing efficiency, cost, and transit equity amid uncertain funding and elections.
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.
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%.
He emphasizes buses’ cost-effectiveness and high return on investment, urging balanced investment.
The Roseburn Path route, though requiring tree removal and closing a greenway, offers faster travel and less construction impact.
The final choice, with funding uncertain and elections approaching, could shape Edinburgh’s transport future for decades.
Edimburgo sopesa las rutas de expansión del tranvía, equilibrando la eficiencia, el costo y la equidad de tránsito en medio de la financiación y las elecciones inciertas.