Edinburgh Traffic problems Flashcards

Case study specific facts and stats (5 cards)

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Increasing population

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Population currently at 477,000, forecast to rise to 543,325 by 2030

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2
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Conservation prevents the widening of roads or knocking down buildings

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The centre of Edinburgh is a UNESCO world heritage site

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3
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Bottlenecks on key routes into the CBD

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Commuters from the lothians, borders and fife can create congestion on routes such as the A703 from Peebles.

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4
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New shopping centres

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The Gyle/Straiton

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5
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Tourism

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The EIF, fringe festival and the tattoo.

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