This discussion paper reflects on pandemic trends in transport, and the differing impacts that this has had on private and public transport use.
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Moving the Vote: Sustainable transport in the party manifestos for the 2021 Scottish Parliament elections
Analysis of sustainable transport policy commitments in the party manifestos for the 2021 Scottish Parliament elections.
What do transport groups want from the next Scottish Government?
Views from members of the Scottish Parliament’s Cross-Party Group on Cycling, Walking & Buses at its final meeting held on 09/03/21.
Scottish Parliament Cross-Party Group on Cycling, Walking & Buses — Legacy Report
Legacy report of the Scottish Parliament Cross-Party Group on Cycling, Walking & Buses, which Transform Scotland provided the secretariat function for in Session 5 of the Parliament (2016-21).
Just Recovery: reversing the lockdown inequalities
The report sets out recommendations for the Scottish Government in designing its transport response to coronavirus so that the negative impacts of the lockdown are not “prolonged indefinitely”.
Getting the Bill Right: Report on the Scottish Government’s Transport Bill
Getting The Bill Right’ sets out our recommendations for a successful Transport Bill.
What We Want For Scottish Transport
Transform Scotland brochure setting out key demands that would help pedestrians, cyclists, public transport passengers and road users.
Edinburgh’s next tramline
The publication of the City of Edinburgh Council’s North-South tram consultation results has renewed debate about the future of Edinburgh’s transport network. Transform policy advisor Nigel Bagshaw argues that extending…
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Scotland’s next trains: New paper sets out case for national investment plan
Our new discussion paper sets out the critical need for a clear, ambitious investment plan to renew Scotland’s ageing train fleets. With ScotRail now operating the second oldest fleet in…
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What do the Holyrood election results mean for transport?
Public affairs manager Laura Hyde-White comments on the outcome of the 7 May Holyrood elections and what the results could mean for transport in the next parliamentary session. What does…
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Holyrood 2026: What do party manifestos say on transport?
Ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections on 7 May, we’ve scrutinised the main party manifestos to assess what is promising, what is problematic, and what is missing from the debate….
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How to tackle the hidden costs of parking: A new report
Our new report ‘Ahead of the Kerb’ examines the hidden costs of parking in Scotland – including the pressures created by SUVs – and sets out how to use parking…
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