/u/Fresh3001 outlines the Classical Liberal Edinburgh transport policy on a tram headed for York Place Station.

/u/Fresh3001, Classical Liberal candidate for Edinburgh, today released the details of his party’s Edinburgh Trams Expansion policy in a rally held in a tram carriage on its way to York Place Station. Surrounded by supporters and commuters, /u/Fresh3001 received a round of applause before beginning to talk through a loudspeaker.

“Right now, we’re on our way to the last stop on the Edinburgh tram line: York Place Station. Most of you will recall that when this tram was first being constructed, far more was promised than what was delivered. Proposals were thrown about for a loop which would involve the now-current line, a connection to Newhaven to Saltire Square, to Crewe Toll and all the way back around to Haymarket after a series of other stops. Then they said that the tram would stop at Newhaven. And then construction stopped at where we’re headed - York Place Station. Admittedly, they had a good reason for doing so with the GFC in 2008, but a number of other issues such as mismanagement and poor estimation of costs resulted in the rest of the line not being constructed.

“Well, despite trying their hardest to do so, the Greens haven’t run the Scottish economy into the ground yet, and thanks to the steadier economic policy in Westminster and global economic trends we’re in a much better place financially. The Greens' exorbitant tax rates have left room to throw some money about even without the massive surplus they’re currently wasting. It only seems reasonable then, that the Holyrood should fulfil the promise they made to the people of Edinburgh and do more to reduce congestion and improve local infrastructure. That’s what I plan on doing if elected as the MSP for Edinburgh, under a government which includes the Classical Liberals.

“Our plan involves spending about £144.7m on completing the final plan for Edinburgh Trams - the line to Newhaven. Finally, there would be a connection between Edinburgh’s largest population centres and to the north of the city. The Classical Liberals would extend the line from York Place to Picardy Place, McDonald Road, Balfour Street, Foot of the Walk, Bernard Street, the Port of Leith, Ocean Terminal and finally Newhaven. This would extend Edinburgh Trams by about 4 and a half kilometres, providing an extension for workers at the Port, provide a stop for tourists closer to the casino, and provide a stop for Newhaven residents. Not only would this serve to aid local commuters, reduce congestion, car usage and automobile emissions, it would bring more customers to local business across the north of the city. It’s only right that the Scottish Government invest in Edinburgh Trams, and that’s what I, and the Classical Liberals, pledge to do if voted in this coming election. Since we’re coming up to York Place Station, I’ll wrap things up now - but vote /u/Fresh3001 and vote Classical Liberals!”