TRAM: British and Australian (American usually streetcar also trolley) noun [C] An electric vehicle that transports people, usually in cities, and goes along metal tracks in the road. (Taken from the Cambridge English Dictionary)
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COUNCIL WILL HAVE COMPLETE SAY ON TRAM LAYOUT
Trams for Edinburgh – Tuesday 11th September 2007
It is reported that Edinburgh City Council will have the complete say on any proposed road layout changes because of the forthcoming tram system, with any objetions being considered by the Council before they decide whether to go to an independent inquiry – which they have the right to completely ignore.
This has, understandbly, caused outrage amongst both businesses and motoring groups, as it would appear that there is very little point in objecting as the Council will do what they want anyway.
Graham Russell, from the Edinburgh Federation of Small Businessess, said: “There seems to be a large degree of opaqueness with the traffic order regulations and I think it is only fair that people are given a clear idea of what is going on. I am sure there is no intentional conflict of interest on behalf of the council, but there would be one all the same. A lot of the detailed changes that will be made to clear space for the trams will have a big impact on our members. If they are not happy with them then they only have the council to go to."
Cllr Jenny Dawe, council leader, said: “Through the tram bill process hundreds of hours of evidence were provided and ministers decided the scheme should proceed. There was a recognition that as part of the delivery, changes to traffic management arrangements would be necessary. People will still be able to make views known about individual alterations to road layouts. However, we have a duty to ensure the tram scheme is delivered and the route is not impeded in any way. All proposed traffic management issues have, and are still being, considered by experts. Any objections will be carefully scrutinised by council officials. Their recommendations will be submitted to elected members who will make a decision on whether any element of an objection will result in alterations to the traffic regulation orders."
