We're gathering views of people who support the Edinburgh Trams project.
In light of bad press, scepticism and political doubt, it's easy to find people who are not in favour of the Edinburgh Tram project continuing. Just look at the strength of feeling in the comments section of this post from Monday.
Local councillors read this blog, and some have told me they'd like to hear from businesses and residents who support the project. Not only that, but they want to know why.
I asked on Twitter earlier. While there were some tumbleweed jokes, it was clear there are still strong supporters too.
On Twitter, local resident and creative director David Isaac told us:
"It's criminal (and backward) that one of the best cities in the world is not supported by a tram/train/airport link."
He added:
"A tram is cleaner, quicker and can carry more people than those big tall things that get snarled up in traffic."
Edinburgh Napier student David McGregor said:
"I'm for the trams! Would be a huge waste if money just to scrap them now! I think the route should be extended as well!"
He added:
"It's providing a new route for me, from newhaven to the airport! Save me getting two buses! I'm all for it!!"
And local author JF Derry moved the debate on to suggest:
"One estimate suggested we could have had a fleet of electric buses = result."
In Monday's council report updating us on the project, officers reiterated their environmental justification for the project.
Have costs gone too far? Or should trams come to Edinburgh no matter the cost, even if private funding - as suggested by The Scotsman - is needed?
The decision-makers will be reading your responses with interest, so feel free to comment in the box below or email your thoughts to edinburgh.local@guardian.co.uk
