Transport Developments in Edinburghs CBD

Question 1

Bus lanes - greenways

Answer 1

Every major road into the CBD now has a bus lane/Greenways - meaning that at rush hours all vehicles are permitted to be in the inner bus lane so that buses are therefore much faster than cars and it is then hoped that people will use public transport

Question 2

One way systems

Answer 2

Introduced to try to alleviate traffic congestion eg in Charlotte Square, St Andrews Square
Princes Street mainly open to buses and taxis - alleviating congestion - makes a more pleasant shopping environment
Queen street has become major area for taking banned vehicles from Princes St

Question 3

Parking restrictions

Answer 3

Many parts of the CBD and inner city restricted to permit holder paring only to discourage people from using their cars

Question 4

New Tram System

Answer 4

Reduces congestion and is environmentally friendly

Question 5

Park and Ride Schemes

Answer 5

Park and Ride Schemes - Several, latest at Straiton, Newcraighall and Sherriffhall - these have been introduced to encourage the use of public transport
Partly based on government promise to reduce greenhouse gases