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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Dirty Deals
A scrutiny of the climate impact of transport spending in Scotland’s City Region Deals.
‘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.
Traffic Regulation Order Review consultation response
Our response to Transport Scotland’s ‘Traffic Regulation Order Review’ consultation.
Evidence to the UK Parliament Transport Committee on zero emissions vehicles and road pricing
Transform submitted evidence to the UK Parliament Transport Committee on zero emissions vehicles and road pricing.
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.
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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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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Promoting car-free tourism across the Highlands | Transform Scotland
In this blog article, Transform member Far North Line Community Rail Partnership, discusses how car-free tourism can reduce emissions, ease pressure on rural roads and support sustainable travel across the…
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Mileage charge for electric vehicles a baby step towards a national road pricing scheme
Transform responds to today’s UK Budget. Transform Scotland spokesperson, Emilia Lauder, responds to the Chancellor’s Budget announcement today. “The Chancellor’s decision to introduce a mileage based charge for electric vehicles…
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Too big for our streets: the harms of SUV use in Scottish cities
Professor of Transport & Health at Napier University, Dr Adrian Davis, writes for Transform Scotland. “SUVs are now one of the biggest emerging threats to road safety in Scottish cities.”…
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