Traditionally, construction in Edinburgh was in stone but brick, concrete and steel are now widely used. The ground floor is at street level, and the floor below this is the basement. During the period July 2001 to October 2003, there will be serious restrictions placed on student parking at Pollock Halls and in the surrounding area. Click here for details. There is a comprehensive and flexible municipal bus network operating in the University areas, as well as the rest of the city.
Cycling is a very viable option.
There are special bus and cycle lanes in use on most major streets.