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).
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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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Fairer flight taxes: Scotland’s opportunity
Transform has submitted its response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the future of Air Departure Tax (ADT), highlighting the urgent need to address the aviation sector’s historic under-taxation and…
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7 steps to cleaner freight: A plan from the Sustainable Transport Cross Party Group
The Scottish Parliament’s Cross Party Group on Sustainable Transport inquiry has set out a seven-point plan to clean up Scotland’s supply chains, from zero-emission zones in city centres to reinstating…
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Members‑only deep dive into the Scottish Budget
This month, Transform members were invited to attend our first event of 2026, where we shared what we knew about the Scottish Budget and discussed how members could influence its content…
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