Granton Tramline public meeting

Spokes public meeting – Wed 5 June 7.30pm

“The Granton Tramline”

Controversy rages over whether the proposed north-south tramline should use the Roseburn path or an onroad route via Orchard Brae and Dean Bridge.

The speakers at our June 5th public meeting will present the two cases, then the pros and cons of each option for cycling and walking, and for wider public health. Followed by our always-stimulating one-hour QA and panel discussion.

Speakers:

The case for tram using Roseburn path and not using the road route:

Lesley Hinds, Former Transport Convenor & North Edinburgh resident.

The case for tram using the road route and not using Roseburn path:

Euan Baxter, Save Roseburn Path

Cycling aspects – pros and cons of each option

Alex Robb, Spokes Planning Group

Population health – pros and cons of each option

Adrian Davis, Professor of Transport and Health, Edinburgh Napier University

… then our always-inspiring one-hour panel QA – your chance to interrogate and challenge the speakers

Chair: Johanna Boyd, Scottish solicitor [planning and local government law specialist], CEO of Planning Aid Scotland, former leader of Stirling Council.

Arrangements

• Where Augustine United Church 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EL
• Date Wednesday 5 June
• Time Starts 7.30pm, Ends 9.30. Doors open 6.45 for coffee, stalls and chat, including a special stall to join Spokes or renew your membership
• Questions Questions for the panel, can be emailed (at least a day in advance) to spokes@spokes.org.uk. However, questions in person from audience members are likely to have greatest priority on the night
• Online We hope to live broadcast on our youtube channel – confirmation nearer the time – and make the recording available soon after

Background & Links

• Public Meeting article, with map and pictures – www.spokes.org.uk/2024/04/spokesmtg-the-granton-tramline
• Tweet (please retweet)
• Background on the pros & cons of each route – www.spokes.org.uk/2024/02/roseburn-path-tramline
• The meeting is also part of Edinburgh Festival of Cycling 2024