Publications
Our campaigns communicate the sustainable transport agenda to the media, politicians at the Scottish Parliament, local government, businesses and the general public, promoting the benefits of sustainable transport to all sectors of our society. To do this, we publish materials on a broad range of transport topics.
Below is a list of a few of our most recent publications. Alternatively, please use the search facility on the right to help you find what you’re looking for.
For information on travelling in Scotland see our Sustainable Travel Information page, which includes details of transport operators in Scotland as well as providing some useful links for planning trips within Scotland, and information on travel between Scotland and the rest of the world.
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‘Connected Recovery’ — one year on
This report assesses whether there has been progress made in embedding the benefits of distributed working necessitated by the pandemic lockdowns.
23 Jul 2021
Traffic Reduction
A Just Recovery for Transport?
This discussion paper reflects on pandemic trends in transport, and the differing impacts that this has had on private and public transport use.
21 Jul 2021
Public Transport, Transport & the Economy, Transport Policy, Urban transport
Open for Business: Gaining business support for transforming city centres
This report sets out how car-free city centres can be designed to better meet the needs and expectations of businesses, and demonstrates how Scottish cities can create sustainable, successful urban centres.
16 Jun 2021
Cars, Streets, Traffic Reduction, Transport & the Economy
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.
26 Apr 2021
Transport Policy
‘STPR2 Update and Phase 1 Recommendations’ report — response from Transform Scotland
Our response to the Jacobs/Aecom ‘Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR2) Update and Phase 1 Recommendations' report.
06 Apr 2021
Transport expenditure
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).
25 Mar 2021
Active Travel, Buses, Cycling, Streets, Transport Policy, Walking
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.
25 Mar 2021
Active Travel, Buses, Cycling, Streets, Transport Policy, Walking
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.
17 Feb 2021
Cars, Fiscal & Pricing, Roads, Vehicles & Fuels
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.
12 Jan 2021
Climate Change
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.
12 Jan 2021
Climate Change
Union Connectivity Review consultation response
We submitted our response to the UK Government's consultation on the 'Union Connectivity Review'.
30 Dec 2020
Buses, Ferries, Public Transport, Rail, Roads
Free bus travel for under 19s consultation response
We submitted our response to the Scottish Government's consultation on 'Free bus travel for under 19s'.
07 Dec 2020
Buses, Public Transport
Joint Letter to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport on the Infrastructure Investment Plan
We submitted a joint letter to Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Michael Matheson on the Infrastructure Investment Plan alongside Paths for All, RSPB Scotland, Sustrans Scotland, & WWF Scotland
24 Nov 2020
Transport expenditure
Infrastructure Investment Plan Consultation Response
We submitted our response to the Infrastructure Investment Plan consultation.
19 Nov 2020
Transport expenditure
Transform’s annual accounts for 2019-20
We have published our annual acounts for 2019-20.
29 Oct 2020
Transform’s Annual Report for 2020
We published our Annual Report for 2020.
29 Oct 2020
Presentation on the draft Infrastructure Investment Plan
Transform policy Officer, Marie Ferdelman's presentation on the draft Infrastructure Investment Plan.
19 Oct 2020
Transport expenditure
Tranform objection to M9 Winchburgh Junction
We submitted an objection to the M9 Winchburgh Junction to Transport Scotland.
08 Oct 2020
Roads
Infrastructure Investment Plan Parliamentary Briefing
We submitted a parliamentary briefing prior to the ministerial statement on the Infrastructure Investment Plan.
24 Sep 2020
Climate Change, Transport expenditure
Transform & Aviation Environment Federation Joint Briefing
Joint briefing from Transform Scotland & Aviation Environment Federation on 'Sustainable Aviation beyond COVID-19'.
21 Sep 2020
Aviation
Presentation to Transform’s members on the Programme for Government
Transform Director, Colin Howden's presentation on the 2020-21 Scottish Government Programme for Government.
10 Sep 2020
Transport Policy
Scottish Parliament ECCLR Committee call for evidence on Green Recovery
Evidence paper submitted to the Scottish Parliament's Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee as part of its Green Recovery inquiry.
07 Aug 2020
Climate Change, Transport Policy
Scottish Parliament’s Finance and Constitution Committee Pre-Budget Scrutiny evidence
Our response to the Scottish Parliament’s Finance and Constitution Committee call for views on pre-budget scrutiny.
07 Aug 2020
Fiscal & Pricing
Access to Bike Schemes in Scotland (Transform Consulting report)
Report from our social enterprise consultancy Transform Consulting for Cycling Scotland on bike schemes in Scotland (e.g. pool bike fleets, public bike hire, cycle to work schemes and bike recycling schemes).
29 Jul 2020
Active Travel, Cycling
Just Transition Commission Consultation response
Our response submitted jointly with Ramblers Scotland, to the Just Transition Commission Consultation.
03 Jul 2020
Climate Change
