📋 Tender Overview
Scope Transformation of Edinburgh city centre over the next 10 years. Developed by the City of Edinburgh Council the Edinburgh City Centre Transformation Strategy ECCT has full funding in place for the first five years. The strategy is expected to deliver benefits worth 420m over a 25-year period through investment in improved public spaces including access to and prioritisation of travel on foot by bicycle and on public transport. The strategy is expected to deliver benefits worth 420m over a 25-year period through investment in improved public spaces including access to and prioritisation of travel on foot by bicycle and on public transport.The plan examined by the Transport and Environment Committee in May was updated after a consultation between May and July. A 10-year Programme Delivery Plan highlights projects that will be implemented during the first five years including the creation of a pedestrian priority zone in the Old and New Towns.As part of the strategy the George Street and New Town GNT public realm design project and plans to transform walking and cycling provision between the Meadows and George Street have already begun.The remaining projects in the second half of the 10-year plan will be delivered with the continuation of funding through the councils capital programme developer contributions and match funding applications to Transport Scotland Sustrans and other organisations.The Transport and Environment Committee will consider the updated proposals and delivery plan on 12 September.
