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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 09/09/2026

The cost of not progressing the Northern section will be huge in terms of impact on modal shift, capacity, connection of areas of multiple deprivation, mobility, climate targets, congestion, health, development, housing, and economic benefit. Read the deputation: 👇 transform.scot/2026/09/09/t...

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Edinburgh’s next trams: The case for investment to protect the city’s transport gains - Transform Scotland

Transform Scotland, the national alliance for sustainable transport, has today published its written deputation to the Transport and Environment Committee on the Strategic Business Case of the North-S...

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 09/09/2026

The advantages that the existing tramline has brought, and the recent effects of not being able to operate the section from Princes Street to Newhaven, has demonstrated how vital Edinburgh’s trams are.

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 15/06/2026

Trams cut traffic, reduce emissions, tackle poverty and connect some of the city’s most deprived areas. With the council's consultation results now published, debate has reopened on what the city should look like over the coming years. Our comment: transform.scot/2026/06/15/e...

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Edinburgh's next tramline - Transform Scotland

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 ar...

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 12/06/2026

Motornormativity, community severance, transport poverty, forced car ownership, car bloat... All this & more unpacked in SPICe's latest transport blog. An excellent 8 minute read unpacking issues rarely understood outside academia and policy circles 👇 spice-spotlight.scot/2026/06/11/t...

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Thinking about transport

This post briefly introduces some key transport policy concepts, with a view to informing debate on transport matters in the new parliamentary session, with a particular focus on road transport.

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 28/05/2026

What's next for Scotland's train fleet? ScotRail now operates the 2nd oldest fleet in Britain. Today we launched our new paper ‘Scotland’s Next Trains’, setting out the critical need for a national investment plan to renew our ageing network. Read it here 👇 shorturl.at/SSjJ2

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 18/05/2026

The SNP has won a fifth successive election. But what does a new dynamic of fragmented opposition mean for transport? We're reporting on how the new makeup at Holyrood could shape the sector - from bus to ferry to active travel. Read the full commentary here 👇 transform.scot/2026/05/14/w...

What do the Holyrood election results mean for transport?

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 01/05/2026

Thanks so much for your support - we really appreciate it! 🙌 While the Big Give campaign has closed, you can still support our work to tackle #BigCar by making a one-off or regular donation to support our work. Just click the “Donate” button at the top right of our website: transform.scot

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Home - Transform Scotland

Our work Fair Fares Public transport should be less expensive than taking the car. Targeting Traffic We need to reduce car-dependency and create fairer and healthier places to live. Mind...

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 29/04/2026

Less than 4 hours to go 🚨 If you've ever thought about supporting our work, now is the time... Our match-funded fundraising appeal tackling #BigCar is closing at 12pm today! Thanks to all who have donated so far!

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 27/04/2026

Less than 24 hours to go! Every little counts. A reminder that our appeal is match-funded (so a £5 donation =£11.25 with gift aid). Help us tackle big cars in our towns & cities: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

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Ending big car bloat – Big Give

SUVs are taking over Scottish streets, making them less safe, more congested, and worse for the climate. We’ll work with councils, communities, and government to target large vehicles, reclaim space f...

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 27/04/2026

Every donation made during the campaign week will be doubled - helping us scale up this work at a critical moment. We’re really encouraged by the support we’ve received so far - and with your help, we can reach our goal.

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 27/04/2026

We’re calling on decision‑makers to act on the evidence and introduce measures that prioritise safer, healthier and fairer use of street space. Can you help us? Our match-funded campaign launched last week, supporting our work with communities and local government to tackle oversized vehicles.

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 27/04/2026

In our latest report, we found that local authorities are already grappling with the pressures created by heavier, bulkier vehicles. As vehicles have grown, so have the pressures on limited street space.

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 27/04/2026

How are big cars changing our streets? Across Scotland, cars are getting bigger and heavier year on year. Designed for off-road use, SUVs (Sports Utility Vehicles) and 4x4s take up more space on our streets - making towns and cities increasingly congested and dangerous.

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 22/04/2026

SUVs now make up over half of new car sales, with major implications for health, equity, and climate resilience. During the Big Give, every donation is doubled meaning your support goes twice as far. donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

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Ending big car bloat – Big Give

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 22/04/2026

Our Ahead of the Kerb report shows how parking and vehicle size shape transport behaviour, public health, and urban space. Larger vehicles strain kerbside space, damage roads, and increase risks for people walking and wheeling. 📄 transform.scot/2026/04/21/h...

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 22/04/2026

Donations support workshops, policy briefings, public materials, and on‑street polling to understand and communicate public appetite for traffic‑reduction measures focused on larger vehicles.

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 22/04/2026

As part of Earth Raise 2026’s Big Give, we’re raising funds to build support for policies tackling the growing impacts of oversized SUVs. donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 21/04/2026

Parking isn’t just a convenience issue. It’s a design tool for cities. Our report sets out practical steps: • enforcement of pavement parking ban • pricing linked to vehicle size/weight • using parking policy to rebalance street space Read more: transform.scot/wp-content/u...

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 21/04/2026

The rise of bigger cars is an emerging problem. SUVs now make up over half of new car sales & they’re changing how streets look & feel. Bigger cars mean: • more space taken up at the kerb • reduced visibility • higher risks for people walking and cycling We look at what policy can do in response.

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 21/04/2026

Car ownership isn’t universal in Scotland. • 1 in 4 people have no access to a car • 66% in low-income households Yet parking policy often assumes universal car ownership. Our new report explores what that means for fairness in our streets.

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 21/04/2026

Parking shapes our streets more than most people realise. Today we’ve launched Ahead of the Kerb: a new report on the hidden costs of parking, and how we can use parking policy better to create people-first cities 👉 transform.scot/2026/04/21/h...

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 17/02/2026

⚠️ Update: The #SustainableTransportCPG final freight session, originally scheduled for tonight (17 Feb) is now rescheduled for Thursday 12 March 1-2pm, online only. Register here if you haven't booked a place: www.tickettailor.com/events/cross... We'll carry all existing bookings over.

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Select tickets – International supply chains | A meeting of the Sustainable Transport CPG – Teams

International supply chains | A meeting of the Sustainable Transport CPG – Teams, Thu 12 Mar 2026 - PLEASE NOTE: Due to parliamentary business, this event has been provisionally rescheduled to take pl...

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 04/02/2026

Good to see the money raised from LEZ enforcement (almost £800k) being reinvested where it counts. From supporting businesses and schools on air quality to trialling bus lanes, this is how cleaner air policies should work 👇 www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 29/01/2026

How much of Scotland’s emissions plan is riding on electric vehicles? The answer: too much. Scottish Government's latest Draft Climate Change Plan predicates up to 95%(!) of the total transport emissions reduction on rapid EV uptake. Read our response to the Plan: transform.scot/2026/01/29/h...

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 20/01/2026

How can we improve Scotland’s low-carbon pathways to global markets? Join us next month for the final session in the #SustainableTransportCPG's freight series to explore how Scotland is decarbonising its exports. Book a place here 👇 www.tickettailor.com/events/cross...

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Edinburgh Bus Users Group @edinburghbug.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Excellent comment by @staceyoflaherty.bsky.social @transform.scot transform.scot/2026/01/14/m... Confirming £60m for bus priority in 2026-27 (more due in later years) At last, a more realistic allocation. Now get on with it, Councils (and don't put them through hoops, Transport Scotland).

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Making the £60m Bus Infrastructure Fund deliver for passengers - Transform Scotland

Bus Project Manager Stacey O’Flaherty responds to the draft Scottish Budget 2026-2027, setting out why this presents a major opportunity to deliver visible improvements for bus passengers across Scotl...

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 13/01/2026

Our first thoughts on today's #ScotBudget: "We’re pleased to see the introduction of a private jet tax. We now need the government to build on this move towards fairer pricing for the most polluting mode of transport by tackling frequent flyers and reducing short haul domestic flights."

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 12/01/2026

2026 is a big year for Scottish politics. With Holyrood elections in May, Director Colin Howden asks 6 hard questions on bus priority, traffic reduction, public transport funding and scrutiny👇 transform.scot/2026/01/12/6...

Six questions for Scottish transport in 2026

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 19/12/2025

🎁 Before we sign off for the festive period, here’s our year wrapped: shorturl.at/cYuCA From championing rail in Parliament to challenging SUVs on our streets, it’s been a busy year making the case for sustainable transport. We'll be back on 5 January for a busy 2026!

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 16/12/2025

Tackling traffic and improving journey times is critical to better buses. Our bus policy advisor Chris Day provides a critical commentary of the recent debate on #bus, checking the pulse on party positions ahead of #Holyrood2026 elections. Read in full here: transform.scot/2025/12/16/b...

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Buses: What's the state of play among political parties ahead of 2026 elections? - Transform Scotland

Transform bus policy advisor Chris Day provides a critical commentary on the latest debate on bus services in the Scottish Parliament. On 12 November, the Scottish Parliament held a debate...

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 02/12/2025

This is a hybrid event, taking place in the Scottish Parliament (Committee Room 5) and online via Teams, 18:00 - 19:30. Register here: www.tickettailor.com/events/cross...

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Scottish Parliament Cross-Party Group on Sustainable Transport

Buy tickets – Scottish Parliament Cross-Party Group on Sustainable Transport

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 02/12/2025

The discussion will be convened by Graham Simpson MSP and will feature presentations from: • Kathleen MacFadden, Group Supply Chain Manager, Highland Spring • Tim Dexter, Vehicle Policy Manager, Transport & Environment

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 02/12/2025

⏰Tonight is the second session in the CPG’s freight series, where we’ll explore how Scotland is shaping low-carbon cross-border freight. This session will look at rail freight developments, electric truck innovation, and what the future holds for sustainable UK supply chains.

Convener Graham Simpson pictured with panelists Oliver Lord, Emma Bayliss-Chan and Toby Hiles at the CPG event, 1 October.

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 26/11/2025

But, Emilia says the Chancellor missed a major opportunity. SUVs - the UK’s heaviest, most polluting vehicles - remain untouched by tax reform. A Large Vehicle Levy could raise nearly £2bn a year to reinvest in public transport and address the damage these vehicles cause.

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 26/11/2025

🚗 UK Budget Response from Transform Scotland Transform Scotland spokesperson, Emilia Lauder, welcomes the Chancellor’s baby steps toward fairer motoring taxes. The new mileage-based charge for EVs and long-overdue changes to fuel duty finally move us closer to a 'polluter pays' system.

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Colin Howden @transform-director.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Following widespread speculation that the Chancellor will announce plans for a pay-per-mile charge for electric vehicle use in tomorrow's UK Budget, here's the article initially written for @transform.scot's 'Ideas for Investment' report. www.linkedin.com/pulse/new-im...

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A new impetus behind road pricing?

The reform of transport taxation to place the ‘polluter pays principle’ at its core has for decades now been the cherished ambition of sustainable transport advocates. Road pricing has long been held ...

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 20/11/2025

Other cities across Europe are already tackling this, with policies that prioritise people over oversized vehicles, and Scotland can too. This Road Safety Week, let’s start the conversation - and make our streets safer for everyone. 👉 Read it here: transform.scot/2025/11/20/t...

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 20/11/2025

That’s why we’re excited to share our new paper, "The harms of SUV use in Scottish cities,” written by Professor Adrian Davis. It discusses something many of us have noticed: cars are getting bigger, heavier, and harder to live alongside.

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 13/11/2025

It's massively overdue for UK Government to start taxing polluters rather than labour.

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T&E UK @transenvuk.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

We’ve joined forces across civil society & have written a joint letter to the HM Treasury advising urgent tax reform on the UK’s heaviest, most polluting cars. We’re calling for change: a straightforward large vehicle levy, that would raise nearly £2bn for vital public investment. #AutumnBudget

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 13/11/2025

This event is exclusive to Transform members. If you're interested in becoming a member, head on over to our website: transform.scot/join-us/ Hurry, spaces are limited! buytickets.at/transformsco...

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Join us - Transform Scotland

Become a member of Transform Scotland today and join over 60 other organisations that make up our campaign for sustainable transport.

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 13/11/2025

Our next Network Briefing is nearly here! 🚉 We're delighted to welcome speakers from ScotRail, Rail Freight Group and Women In Rail for a session focused on rail. 🗓️ Tuesday 18 November 🕥 10:30 – 12:00 (online)

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 05/11/2025

Lovemybus is running until 31st March - don't miss out! 👉 Are you a parent or teacher keen to bring this to your school? 👉 A bus operator who wants to inspire the next generation? 👉 A local supporter who wants to see this rolled out in your community? Get involved: transform.scot/our-work/our...

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 05/11/2025

Previously, we: 📍Reached 10,000+ young people in 22 local authority areas 📍Partnered with 9 major bus companies - including Stagecoach, McGill’s, First, Lothian, West Coast Motors & Borders Buses 📍Delivered 200 interactive presentations

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 05/11/2025

Lovemybus is hitting the road again! 🚌 We’re excited to relaunch our 'lovemybus' campaign, delivering fun and educational youth programmes to schools across Scotland. Hop on board here: www.facebook.com/lovemybus.yo...

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Transform Scotland @transform.scot · 22/10/2025

Read the full article here: transform.scot/2025/10/22/d...

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