Back in June, the first question we asked the new Transport Convenor, as new Councillors, was about the traffic congestion in Kirkliston. After years of inaction from the SNP, we secured a commitment to conduct a full traffic study in the village.

Having agreed to wait until the new bridge was open and fully functional, the time is now
right to carry this out.

Louise met with the local Transport Manager and Roads Engineer just before Christmas to discuss the scope of the study.  She stressed the importance of not just having a review of what the problems are, but also the need to have proposed solutions.

The study will take into account all the surrounding routes coming into the village and explore the pattern of journeys. Louise has also asked that the impact of the new school catchment options are taken into account.

Due to the scale of the project, an independent contractor will be appointed, and this is expected to be done early this year. It is hoped that the study can be done before the Easter break, but most importantly that it is done during school term time.

We will keep you updated on the progress of this study.