Transform Scotland
@transform.scot
We are the national alliance for sustainable transport – we campaign for better, fairer and greener transport in Scotland.
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)
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)
November 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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)
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 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...
👉 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...
November 5, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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...
👉 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...
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
📍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
November 5, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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
📍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
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...
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...
November 5, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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...
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...
Curious about what the CPG does?
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Want to join future CPG meetings? Save the date for our next event.
transform.scot/2025/02/10/t...
Thank you to everyone who joined us!
#SustainableTransport #ScottishParliament
transform.scot/our-work/cro...
Want to join future CPG meetings? Save the date for our next event.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us!
#SustainableTransport #ScottishParliament
October 2, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Curious about what the CPG does?
transform.scot/our-work/cro...
Want to join future CPG meetings? Save the date for our next event.
transform.scot/2025/02/10/t...
Thank you to everyone who joined us!
#SustainableTransport #ScottishParliament
transform.scot/our-work/cro...
Want to join future CPG meetings? Save the date for our next event.
transform.scot/2025/02/10/t...
Thank you to everyone who joined us!
#SustainableTransport #ScottishParliament
The session was opened by our convener Graham Simpson MSP who introduced our panellists. Throughout the meeting, we explored innovative and practical ways Scotland can deliver cleaner, smarter freight systems - solutions that work for both businesses and communities.
October 2, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The session was opened by our convener Graham Simpson MSP who introduced our panellists. Throughout the meeting, we explored innovative and practical ways Scotland can deliver cleaner, smarter freight systems - solutions that work for both businesses and communities.
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.
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.
October 2, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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.
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.
- 82% are concerned about the impact of SUVs on traffic and safety
- 73% said SUVs are bought as status symbols
- Only 4% think SUVs are necessary for city living
📍Join the conversation online using #Carspreading
- 73% said SUVs are bought as status symbols
- Only 4% think SUVs are necessary for city living
📍Join the conversation online using #Carspreading
September 25, 2025 at 1:29 PM
- 82% are concerned about the impact of SUVs on traffic and safety
- 73% said SUVs are bought as status symbols
- Only 4% think SUVs are necessary for city living
📍Join the conversation online using #Carspreading
- 73% said SUVs are bought as status symbols
- Only 4% think SUVs are necessary for city living
📍Join the conversation online using #Carspreading
📊What do YOU think about large SUVs in cities?
Earlier this month, we asked and you answered.
From safety concerns to space use, Edinburgh residents shared strong views on the impact of carspreading and the rise of larger vehicles on our roads.
Earlier this month, we asked and you answered.
From safety concerns to space use, Edinburgh residents shared strong views on the impact of carspreading and the rise of larger vehicles on our roads.
September 25, 2025 at 1:29 PM
📊What do YOU think about large SUVs in cities?
Earlier this month, we asked and you answered.
From safety concerns to space use, Edinburgh residents shared strong views on the impact of carspreading and the rise of larger vehicles on our roads.
Earlier this month, we asked and you answered.
From safety concerns to space use, Edinburgh residents shared strong views on the impact of carspreading and the rise of larger vehicles on our roads.
Hear from:
- @cleancitiescampaign.org on lessons from Europe
- Royal Mail on going greenest in the UK
- @gridsmartercities.bsky.social on kerbside innovation
👇 Book your place:
transform.scot/2025/06/10/t...
Past work: transform.scot/our-work/cro...
#SustainableTransport #ScottishParliament
- @cleancitiescampaign.org on lessons from Europe
- Royal Mail on going greenest in the UK
- @gridsmartercities.bsky.social on kerbside innovation
👇 Book your place:
transform.scot/2025/06/10/t...
Past work: transform.scot/our-work/cro...
#SustainableTransport #ScottishParliament
September 18, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Hear from:
- @cleancitiescampaign.org on lessons from Europe
- Royal Mail on going greenest in the UK
- @gridsmartercities.bsky.social on kerbside innovation
👇 Book your place:
transform.scot/2025/06/10/t...
Past work: transform.scot/our-work/cro...
#SustainableTransport #ScottishParliament
- @cleancitiescampaign.org on lessons from Europe
- Royal Mail on going greenest in the UK
- @gridsmartercities.bsky.social on kerbside innovation
👇 Book your place:
transform.scot/2025/06/10/t...
Past work: transform.scot/our-work/cro...
#SustainableTransport #ScottishParliament
NEW: We’ve just published our annual report.
Over the last 12 months we have focused on:
- Getting people walking more and driving less
- How to raise funds for sustainable transport
- Tackling inequalities in transport
Read our full report here:👇
transform.scot/2025/09/17/o...
Over the last 12 months we have focused on:
- Getting people walking more and driving less
- How to raise funds for sustainable transport
- Tackling inequalities in transport
Read our full report here:👇
transform.scot/2025/09/17/o...
September 17, 2025 at 1:43 PM
NEW: We’ve just published our annual report.
Over the last 12 months we have focused on:
- Getting people walking more and driving less
- How to raise funds for sustainable transport
- Tackling inequalities in transport
Read our full report here:👇
transform.scot/2025/09/17/o...
Over the last 12 months we have focused on:
- Getting people walking more and driving less
- How to raise funds for sustainable transport
- Tackling inequalities in transport
Read our full report here:👇
transform.scot/2025/09/17/o...
🚗 SUVs don’t belong in cities - and most Scots agree.
New @yougov.co.uk polling shows the majority of people in Scotland think SUVs are unnecessary in towns and cities - and are already causing real problems. 👇
transform.scot/2025/09/10/g...
#Carspreading #SustainableTransport
New @yougov.co.uk polling shows the majority of people in Scotland think SUVs are unnecessary in towns and cities - and are already causing real problems. 👇
transform.scot/2025/09/10/g...
#Carspreading #SustainableTransport
September 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
🚗 SUVs don’t belong in cities - and most Scots agree.
New @yougov.co.uk polling shows the majority of people in Scotland think SUVs are unnecessary in towns and cities - and are already causing real problems. 👇
transform.scot/2025/09/10/g...
#Carspreading #SustainableTransport
New @yougov.co.uk polling shows the majority of people in Scotland think SUVs are unnecessary in towns and cities - and are already causing real problems. 👇
transform.scot/2025/09/10/g...
#Carspreading #SustainableTransport
🚋 18 organisations from across public, private and third sectors are backing plans to extend Edinburgh’s tram network. This would cut emissions, boost jobs, and connect underserved communities. #Edinburgh #TransportPolicy
Read our joint statement of support: transform.scot/2025/09/09/c...
Read our joint statement of support: transform.scot/2025/09/09/c...
September 9, 2025 at 8:45 AM
🚋 18 organisations from across public, private and third sectors are backing plans to extend Edinburgh’s tram network. This would cut emissions, boost jobs, and connect underserved communities. #Edinburgh #TransportPolicy
Read our joint statement of support: transform.scot/2025/09/09/c...
Read our joint statement of support: transform.scot/2025/09/09/c...
Today we’re proud to launch Why Fly? – a new website which asks #WhyFly when rail beats air on comfort, carbon, and value to Scotland?
Explore our 20 year-long campaign: whyfly.scot
Trains emit up to 90% less CO₂ than flights, provide more comfort, and contribute more to Scotland’s economy.
Explore our 20 year-long campaign: whyfly.scot
Trains emit up to 90% less CO₂ than flights, provide more comfort, and contribute more to Scotland’s economy.
August 27, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Today we’re proud to launch Why Fly? – a new website which asks #WhyFly when rail beats air on comfort, carbon, and value to Scotland?
Explore our 20 year-long campaign: whyfly.scot
Trains emit up to 90% less CO₂ than flights, provide more comfort, and contribute more to Scotland’s economy.
Explore our 20 year-long campaign: whyfly.scot
Trains emit up to 90% less CO₂ than flights, provide more comfort, and contribute more to Scotland’s economy.
We're hiring!
Help us deliver interactive workshops for ages 5–16 on bus safety, environmental benefits, and anti-social behaviour as part of our #LoveMyBus Youth Programme.
Find out more: transform.scot/2025/08/18/w...
Help us deliver interactive workshops for ages 5–16 on bus safety, environmental benefits, and anti-social behaviour as part of our #LoveMyBus Youth Programme.
Find out more: transform.scot/2025/08/18/w...
August 20, 2025 at 8:10 AM
We're hiring!
Help us deliver interactive workshops for ages 5–16 on bus safety, environmental benefits, and anti-social behaviour as part of our #LoveMyBus Youth Programme.
Find out more: transform.scot/2025/08/18/w...
Help us deliver interactive workshops for ages 5–16 on bus safety, environmental benefits, and anti-social behaviour as part of our #LoveMyBus Youth Programme.
Find out more: transform.scot/2025/08/18/w...
Transport poverty – lack of affordable, accessible, reliable, & safe transport – is a hidden crisis.
The #SustainableTransportCPG inquiry report Mind the Gap calls on Government to define and measure this phenomenon for a fairer Scotland.
Read more 👇
transform.scot/our-work/our...
The #SustainableTransportCPG inquiry report Mind the Gap calls on Government to define and measure this phenomenon for a fairer Scotland.
Read more 👇
transform.scot/our-work/our...
![Mind the Gap report cover and recommendations:
[1] Define transport poverty & collect the data that will allow it be alleviated
[2] Tackle transport inequalities through participation and budgeting](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:pekyr3vjgdoalbakm356zcxu/bafkreienivcwasdie65cvricoivo6u3doywzjfzo4vawmc5djqmojzo4uq@jpeg)
June 25, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Transport poverty – lack of affordable, accessible, reliable, & safe transport – is a hidden crisis.
The #SustainableTransportCPG inquiry report Mind the Gap calls on Government to define and measure this phenomenon for a fairer Scotland.
Read more 👇
transform.scot/our-work/our...
The #SustainableTransportCPG inquiry report Mind the Gap calls on Government to define and measure this phenomenon for a fairer Scotland.
Read more 👇
transform.scot/our-work/our...
Transport decisions directly determine where we live, where we work, who we connect with.
If we don’t build fairness into the system, we’re locking people out of opportunity by design.
Read the report 👇 (5/5)
transform.scot/2025/06/17/m...
If we don’t build fairness into the system, we’re locking people out of opportunity by design.
Read the report 👇 (5/5)
transform.scot/2025/06/17/m...
June 17, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Transport decisions directly determine where we live, where we work, who we connect with.
If we don’t build fairness into the system, we’re locking people out of opportunity by design.
Read the report 👇 (5/5)
transform.scot/2025/06/17/m...
If we don’t build fairness into the system, we’re locking people out of opportunity by design.
Read the report 👇 (5/5)
transform.scot/2025/06/17/m...
2️⃣ We need to embed fairness into how transport decisions are made by:
✏️ Co-designing transport with marginalised groups
💷 Implementing equality budgeting to ensure investment reflects real-world travel patterns
🚶♀️Measuring how transport plans affect wellbeing with health impact assessments (4/)
✏️ Co-designing transport with marginalised groups
💷 Implementing equality budgeting to ensure investment reflects real-world travel patterns
🚶♀️Measuring how transport plans affect wellbeing with health impact assessments (4/)
![[2] Tackle transport inequalities through participation and budgeting
- Co-design
- Equality budgeting
- Health impact assessments](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:pekyr3vjgdoalbakm356zcxu/bafkreig63q5un23s5jrlzjd7g5sbxcp6wmu773m5s5el4fmxzbq6ixm2wu@jpeg)
June 17, 2025 at 10:41 AM
2️⃣ We need to embed fairness into how transport decisions are made by:
✏️ Co-designing transport with marginalised groups
💷 Implementing equality budgeting to ensure investment reflects real-world travel patterns
🚶♀️Measuring how transport plans affect wellbeing with health impact assessments (4/)
✏️ Co-designing transport with marginalised groups
💷 Implementing equality budgeting to ensure investment reflects real-world travel patterns
🚶♀️Measuring how transport plans affect wellbeing with health impact assessments (4/)
1️⃣ We need a clear, national definition of transport poverty.
Because if we don’t define the problem, we can’t tackle it.
And we need better data to understand travel habits according to income, gender, disability, age, and geography – so we can direct support to where it's needed most. (3/)
Because if we don’t define the problem, we can’t tackle it.
And we need better data to understand travel habits according to income, gender, disability, age, and geography – so we can direct support to where it's needed most. (3/)
![[1] Define transport poverty & collect the data that will allow it to be alleviated
- Transport poverty definition
- Disaggregated transport data](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:pekyr3vjgdoalbakm356zcxu/bafkreieo2zct6sckedkmt4r72uhtm4earrn5u4z5llnxtpqqe36zigbzey@jpeg)
June 17, 2025 at 10:41 AM
1️⃣ We need a clear, national definition of transport poverty.
Because if we don’t define the problem, we can’t tackle it.
And we need better data to understand travel habits according to income, gender, disability, age, and geography – so we can direct support to where it's needed most. (3/)
Because if we don’t define the problem, we can’t tackle it.
And we need better data to understand travel habits according to income, gender, disability, age, and geography – so we can direct support to where it's needed most. (3/)
What role can transport play in tackling inequality in Scotland?
We discussed this and more with the #SustainableTransportCPG in parliament last night.
Look out for the Group's final report and recommendations for government next week...
📘 Find out about the CPG:
transform.scot/our-work/our...
We discussed this and more with the #SustainableTransportCPG in parliament last night.
Look out for the Group's final report and recommendations for government next week...
📘 Find out about the CPG:
transform.scot/our-work/our...
June 12, 2025 at 3:39 PM
What role can transport play in tackling inequality in Scotland?
We discussed this and more with the #SustainableTransportCPG in parliament last night.
Look out for the Group's final report and recommendations for government next week...
📘 Find out about the CPG:
transform.scot/our-work/our...
We discussed this and more with the #SustainableTransportCPG in parliament last night.
Look out for the Group's final report and recommendations for government next week...
📘 Find out about the CPG:
transform.scot/our-work/our...
📣 Join the #SustainableTransportCPG this Wednesday for its wrap-up event on its inquiry into transport inequalities in Scotland.
We'll hear from Cab Sec for Transport @fionahyslop.bsky.social and panellists:
@officialsyp.bsky.social
@swbg.bsky.social
@descot.bsky.social
& Public Health Scotland
We'll hear from Cab Sec for Transport @fionahyslop.bsky.social and panellists:
@officialsyp.bsky.social
@swbg.bsky.social
@descot.bsky.social
& Public Health Scotland
June 9, 2025 at 2:14 PM
📣 Join the #SustainableTransportCPG this Wednesday for its wrap-up event on its inquiry into transport inequalities in Scotland.
We'll hear from Cab Sec for Transport @fionahyslop.bsky.social and panellists:
@officialsyp.bsky.social
@swbg.bsky.social
@descot.bsky.social
& Public Health Scotland
We'll hear from Cab Sec for Transport @fionahyslop.bsky.social and panellists:
@officialsyp.bsky.social
@swbg.bsky.social
@descot.bsky.social
& Public Health Scotland
Ahead of the 2026 elections, we’ve joined 50 organisations calling for 5 key actions on walking, wheeling and cycling.
With funding falling short and the NHS under pressure, parties must prioritise the healthiest, most cost-effective modes of travel.
Read the manifesto 👇
With funding falling short and the NHS under pressure, parties must prioritise the healthiest, most cost-effective modes of travel.
Read the manifesto 👇
May 12, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Ahead of the 2026 elections, we’ve joined 50 organisations calling for 5 key actions on walking, wheeling and cycling.
With funding falling short and the NHS under pressure, parties must prioritise the healthiest, most cost-effective modes of travel.
Read the manifesto 👇
With funding falling short and the NHS under pressure, parties must prioritise the healthiest, most cost-effective modes of travel.
Read the manifesto 👇
We've reviewed the Scottish Governments 20+ transport commitments in its 2025-26 #ProgrammeforGovernment – read our take on what this means for sustainable transport👇
transform.scot/2025/05/08/w...
transform.scot/2025/05/08/w...
May 8, 2025 at 1:59 PM
We've reviewed the Scottish Governments 20+ transport commitments in its 2025-26 #ProgrammeforGovernment – read our take on what this means for sustainable transport👇
transform.scot/2025/05/08/w...
transform.scot/2025/05/08/w...
Our walking campaign 'A Wee Walk Works Wonders' has been shortlisted for 3 national awards!
🏆 Scottish Charity Awards
🏆 Marketing Society Star Awards
🏆 Scottish Transport Awards
Find out more about what we're nominated for:
transform.scot/2025/05/07/a...
🏆 Scottish Charity Awards
🏆 Marketing Society Star Awards
🏆 Scottish Transport Awards
Find out more about what we're nominated for:
transform.scot/2025/05/07/a...
May 7, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Our walking campaign 'A Wee Walk Works Wonders' has been shortlisted for 3 national awards!
🏆 Scottish Charity Awards
🏆 Marketing Society Star Awards
🏆 Scottish Transport Awards
Find out more about what we're nominated for:
transform.scot/2025/05/07/a...
🏆 Scottish Charity Awards
🏆 Marketing Society Star Awards
🏆 Scottish Transport Awards
Find out more about what we're nominated for:
transform.scot/2025/05/07/a...
🚨 Target to cut car use by 20% dropped
We're deeply disappointed to see the Scottish Government backpedal on its commitment to reducing reliance on cars.
We need traffic reduction more than ever – for better public health, safer streets, and a stronger economy.
Read our response in full 👇
We're deeply disappointed to see the Scottish Government backpedal on its commitment to reducing reliance on cars.
We need traffic reduction more than ever – for better public health, safer streets, and a stronger economy.
Read our response in full 👇
![Traffic reduction target scrapped: Our response [Image of traffic at Charing Cross, Glasgow]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:pekyr3vjgdoalbakm356zcxu/bafkreifrckqcecum36nabggvl76zqco5gmlncvoy4t5xbcahfp33k62kny@jpeg)
April 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
🚨 Target to cut car use by 20% dropped
We're deeply disappointed to see the Scottish Government backpedal on its commitment to reducing reliance on cars.
We need traffic reduction more than ever – for better public health, safer streets, and a stronger economy.
Read our response in full 👇
We're deeply disappointed to see the Scottish Government backpedal on its commitment to reducing reliance on cars.
We need traffic reduction more than ever – for better public health, safer streets, and a stronger economy.
Read our response in full 👇