Edinburgh Council is aiming to become the first 20mph city in Scotland, with a proposal for a 20mph network across hundred of streets.
A map of the proposed speed limit has been drawn up, outlining how the majority of residential streets and streets in shopping areas will become 20mph zones.
Cllr Lesley Hinds, transport convener for Edinburgh, said: ‘Edinburgh is taking a very bold step in introducing slower speeds for so much of its roads and we're aware that other cities in Scotland are watching our example keenly.’
John Lauder, national director of Sustrans Scotland, welcomed the plans. He said: ‘Many other towns and cities across Scotland will no doubt be watching Edinburgh closely as implementation of the new 20mph network gets under way. Hopefully they will like what they see and learn from Edinburgh's experience.’
The latest public consultation on the plans show 60% of respondents supported the proposals, with 36% opposed or strongly opposed to the limit.
