Other UK cities have already brought in tram systems

The six-week period ends on Thursday - but it will take several weeks to assess the results.

Edinburgh City Council is proposing two tram routes linking the north and west of the capital with the city centre.

A more detailed public consultation exercise will be launched if the scheme wins the Scottish Parliament's approval.

The proposed network is part of the Integrated Transport Initiative, which plans an investment of more than �1bn over the next 15 years.

Backers of the tram scheme argue that it is one of the best ways of tackling the capital's congestion problems.

Individuals and organisations have had an opportunity in recent weeks to submit their comments on the routing, and other aspects, of the first two lines.

Two tram routes are proposed

The city's last trams went out of service in 1956.

The proposed North Edinburgh loop would link the city centre with Leith, Newhaven and the waterfront area.

It is hoped a second route linking the Haymarket area with Edinburgh Airport could also be created.