Edinburgh has a population of 530,741. London has a population of 8,787,892.Edinburgh has a tram system with 16 stops, and despite the doom-mongers, achieved profitability 2 years ahead of schedule. Cycles are allowed on trams, with extensions due to be opened in 2023. Predictably, there was considerable opposition from the cycling lobby, who were concerned about their wheels getting stuck in the tracks.... Global and national over-population has the largest impact on emissions. Simply banning cars is not the way to win friends and influence people. Many people have to use cars, and blocking roads simply pushes the problem elsewhere, as we have seen with the closure of Hammersmith Bridge. Many cities have weekend cycle-rides, which are deeply unpopular with business and those who need to transport others quickly. Even in well-organised Stockholm, we nearly missed a train, because we could not cross an arterial road closed for a few elite cyclists.According to worldpopulationreview.com "Edinburgh is preparing for a population boom that will cause its population to soar to 600,000 due to the highest predicted population growth in Scotland over the next 20 years. This growth will put a great deal of strain on the city's existing housing and public services unless more is done".One car-free Sunday may placate Greta, Emma, and the cycling lobby, but will have no impact on the underlying problem.
Chantal Blake-Milton ● 2746d