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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Scottish Parliament road-building debate parliamentary briefing
Parliamentary briefing published ahead of 02/11/22 Scottish Conservatives' road-building debate.
02 Nov 2022
Climate Change, Roads
Targeting Traffic report
The Scottish Parliament Cross-Party Group on Sustainable Transport's report of its inquiry into the Scottish Government's road traffic reduction target.
31 Oct 2022
Traffic Reduction, Transport Policy
Stuck In Traffic
Report analysing progress, or lack thereof, on Scottish Government Programme for Government commitments on transport made since the 2019 'Climate Emergency' Programme for Government.
07 Sep 2022
Transport Policy
Annual Report 2022
Our annual report reflects on the past year's activities, and sets out what our three main priorities are for 2022/2023.
23 Jun 2022
‘Strategic Transport Projects Review 2’ consultation response
Transform Scotland responds to STPR2, arguing that whilst the proposals have much to welcome, that the lack of demand management planning and sense of urgency spoils the infrastructure strategy.
14 Apr 2022
Transport Planning
‘20% reduction in car kms route map’ consultation response
Transform Scotland responds to the Scottish Government's Traffic Reduction consultation, arguing that in order to reach their ambitious target of cutting car kilometres by 20% by 2030, that a clear and robust plan must be established and implemented.
06 Apr 2022
Traffic Reduction
Fourth National Planning Framework consultation response
Transform Scotland responds to the Scottish Government's consultation on National Planning Framework 4, arguing that this plan will fail to deliver without a clear capital investment programme.
04 Apr 2022
Traffic Reduction, Transport Planning
Whole Industry Strategic Plan consultation response
Transform's rail spokesperson responds to the governments consultation asking what is needed for a long-term, wide scale rail strategy.
01 Feb 2022
Air-Rail Substitution, Rail
Aviation Strategy consultation response
Transform responds to Transport Scotland's Aviation Strategy consultation, noting how the proposal fails to take into account the role played by aviation on climate change.
27 Jan 2022
Aviation, Transport Policy
Fit for the Future consultation response
Our response to ScotRail's ‘Fit for the Future’ consultation. In our response, we set out five key recommendations for the Scottish Government.
04 Nov 2021
Rail
Putting Down Routes: Building Scotland’s Active Freeway Network
This report provides a blueprint for developing a strategic network of Active Freeways across Scotland, and draws on UK and European experience to identify how the network can be successfully designed and implemented.
07 Oct 2021
Active Travel, Cycling, Walking
Annual Report 2021
Our 2021 Annual Report, setting out our activities in the year to September 2021.
29 Sep 2021
Transform Scotland accounts 2020-21
Our annual accounts for the financial year ended 31 March 2021.
29 Sep 2021
‘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.
10 Aug 2021
Climate Change, Roads, Transport expenditure
East Main Line 2022 timetable consultation — response from Transform Scotland
Our response to LNER's 'East Main Line 2022 timetable' consultation.
05 Aug 2021
Rail
Traffic Regulation Order Review Consultation — response from Transform Scotland
Our response to Transport Scotland's 'Traffic Regulation Order Review' consultation.
29 Jul 2021
Roads, Transport Policy
‘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
