Rail policy advisor Paul Tetlaw highlights the benefits of rail electrification ahead of the launch of electric train services to Barrhead later this week. “The launch of electric train services…
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Fossil-Free Future: Parliamentary event recap
To coincide with the launch of its new inquiry report on public transport decarbonisation ‘Fossil-Free Future‘, the Cross Party Group (CPG) on Sustainable Transport met in the Scottish Parliament to…
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Draft Local Transport Strategy Consultation | Aberdeen City Council
⚠️ 12 January 2024
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New research: Would European-style zebra crossings work in Scotland?
Transform has today published new research, in collaboration with Edinburgh Napier University, highlighting the case for on-street trials of new zebra-crossing design inspired by continental Europe. The non-technical summary of…
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New Scottish Parliament report calls for government to capitalise on Scottish expertise and wealth of renewables to deliver zero-carbon public transport
A new report published today (Tuesday 28 November) from the Scottish Parliament Cross Party Group on Sustainable Transport calls for the Government to take urgent action to decarbonise Scotland’s public…
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COP28 Global Day of Action | Stop Climate Chaos Scotland
🗓️ 9 December 2023
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New opportunities to cut car use: Our response to ScotRail’s timetable consultation
The reopening of the Levenmouth Rail Link, which will mark the return of passenger rail services to the region for the first time since the 1960s, has presented ScotRail with…
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Overcoming Obstacles: A personal experience with Scotland’s walking infrastructure
In this blog article, Transform policy advisor Susan Jeynes discusses her experience navigating Scotland’s streets with a wheelchair user. She highlights the need for a more inclusive and accessible environment…
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Scotland’s transport spending undermining climate goals: Zero-Carbon Investment seminar recap
We were delighted to discuss our ‘Zero-Carbon Investment’ priority with our members at our recent policy event. The seminar included a teaser for our upcoming report on the climate compatibility…
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Our work over the past 12 months | 2023 Annual Report published
We’ve today published our new Annual Report, which reflects on our work and activities for the year 2022/23. In the midst of a cost-of-living crisis and the ongoing climate emergency…
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Edinburgh Tram Inquiry: Lessons learned
The long-awaited inquiry into the the delays and costs of the first phase of the Edinburgh Tram project has today been published. The inquiry scrutinised the reasons for the project…
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Fair Fares? An opportunity for innovative policymaking
Transform policy advisor Tom Flanagan reports on the Government’s progress in delivering its commitments to improve the affordability and accessibility of public transport through fares.
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