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...

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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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...

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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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

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...

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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❗If you’re able, you can support our fundraising appeal here: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... 📄Find out more about our latest report on parking and SUVs here: transform.scot/2026/04/21/h...

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...

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 · 3mo ago

❗If you’re able, you can support our fundraising appeal here: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... 📄Find out more about our latest report on parking and SUVs here: transform.scot/2026/04/21/h...

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.

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...

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...

⚠️ 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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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).

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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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."

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...

🎁 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!

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...

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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⏰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.

🚗 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.

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...

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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🚦 It’s Road Safety Week, and like many of you, we’ve been thinking about what it feels like to move through our cities, whether that's walking kids to school, cycling to work, or just trying to cross the road.

Too big for our streets: the harms of SUV use in Scottish cities - Transform Scotland

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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"Swift action vital to secure Edinburgh’s public transport future" 🚋 Transform publishes its response to The City of Edinburgh Council's consultation on the Edinburgh north-south tram line. transform.scot/2025/11/17/s...

Swift action vital to secure Edinburgh’s public transport future - Transform Scotland

Transform Scotland, the national alliance for sustainable transport, has today published its response to The City of Edinburgh Council’s consultation on the next phase of tram route development in Edi...

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

T&E UK@transenvuk.bsky.social · 9mo ago

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

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

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)

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...

Transform policy advisor Jamie Wallace examines the key priorities and challenges the Scottish Government must address in its draft Climate Change Plan. The plan will be released in the next few weeks and will be the first in the context of a new system of five-year carbon budgets.

Does the Scottish Government have what it takes to meet its 2045 net zero target? - Transform Scotland

Policy Advisor Jamie Wallace critiques the Scottish Government’s draft Climate Change Plan. The Scottish Government is committed to producing a draft Climate Change Plan before the end of the year,...

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👋 Meet the design agency that does things differently! This year, we’re celebrating 10 years of Transform Creative - our virtual agency of senior creative experts with a clear purpose and wealth of experience. 🎥 Watch our showreel to see how we can bring your ideas to life.

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How can we transform last-mile logistics? That was the focus of last night's #SustainableTransportCPG meeting at @scotparl.bsky.social. We welcomed over 40 attendees, including industry professionals and expert speakers, to tackle this crucial question.