Transform Scotland’s Emilia Lauder explores what Scotland’s transport trends reveal about the country’s continuing reliance on private cars. Scotland is investing millions in electric buses, EV infrastructure and cleaner vehicles,…
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How many oil shocks will it take before Scotland changes course?
Renewed disruption to global oil markets has exposed the continuing fragility of the world’s energy system. Transform Scotland’s Emilia Lauder argues that Scotland’s best defence against future oil shocks is…
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Why Scotland’s next fleet is everyone’s business: Inside our cross-sector rail summit
The challenge facing Scotland’s rail network is no longer about whether new trains are needed; it’s about how we actually deliver them. Scotland is running some of the oldest rolling…
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Tackling the Climate Emergency | Parliamentary briefing
Transform provides evidence to the Scottish Parliament debate on the climate emergency, calling for urgent action to cut emissions from transport.
Fight or Flight | Full report
Research into the travel behaviours of Scotland’s public sector.
Dirty Deals
A scrutiny of the climate impact of transport spending in Scotland’s City Region Deals.
Fossil-Free Future
A report which makes recommendations for the Government to enable a country-wide transition to zero-carbon buses, trains and ferries. Published on behalf of the Cross Party Group on Sustainable Transport
Fair Fares
This report reviews the current cost of public transport to users from different groups and how this impacts access, with recommendations for the government’s Fair Fares Review.
‘Roads to Ruin’ report
The report finds that despite promises that it will tackle the Climate Emergency, Scottish Ministers intend to nearly double their spending on new roads over the next decade.
Evidence to the Scottish Parliament ECCLR Committee on the Climate Change Plan update
Transform submitted evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee on the Climate Change Plan update.
Evidence to the Scottish Parliament REC Committee on the Climate Change Plan update
Transform submitted evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee on the Climate Change Plan update.
A Green Journey to Growth
This report looks at the carbon savings achieved in recent years by shifting travel from air to rail between Central Scotland and London.