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George Street Pedestrian Plan in Flux | Edinburgh News
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Edinburgh’s dream of a car-free George Street is still alive — but recent traffic chaos has cast doubt on the plan. A July fire on Princes Street forced rerouted buses and trams onto George Street, causing gridlock and sparking debate. Council leader Jane Meagher remains committed to the pedestrian zone, but admits the city must fix Princes Street first. Funding is on hold — the hoped-for visitor levy (a 5% charge on overnight stays, projected to bring in $50M/year) is now just one of several options under review. This year’s summer festival pedestrianization has been canceled, but the vision for a people-first George Street isn’t dead — it’s just being rethought.
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