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Colin Howden retweeted
Apr 22
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/…
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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Colin Howden retweeted
Apr 21
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/ho…
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Jan 13
6 Questions for '26
transform.scot/2026/01/12/6-…
1. Will we see even one mile of new bus lane laid down during 2026?
2. Will we see a national campaign put in place to deliver road traffic reduction?
3. Will we see any movement on traffic demand management anywhere in Scotland?
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4. Will any consideration be given to the economic viability of public transport services?
5. Will the new Scottish administration give sufficient attention to transport?
6. Will the new Scottish Parliament do a better job of scrutinising transport?
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25 Nov 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 @TransformScot's 'Ideas for Investment' report.
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Colin Howden retweeted
27 Aug 2025
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.
ALT Why Fly website home screen reads: Why Fly? Flying is the most carbon-intensive mode of transport. We want Scottish businesses and public sector organisations to commit to choosing train over plane for UK trips.
ALT Bar chart illustrating carbon footprints of air (177 kg of CO2 per passenger) vs rail (28 kg of CO2 per passenger)
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Colin Howden retweeted
2 Apr 2025
🚍 NEW REPORT: Public backs bus priority—now it’s time for action
Today, we launch ‘Life in the Bus Lane’, revealing strong public support for bus priority measures—even from non-bus users 👇
transform.scot/our-work/our-…
🧵 Read on for key findings & what needs to change
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ALT Image of Life in the Bus Lane project report cover
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6 Dec 2024
Bus Partnership Fund reported as having been "concluded" by @transcotland according to @routeoneteam
So concluded only c. £473m short of the £500m originally committed.
We wait to see how the replacement £10m Bus Infrastructure Fund will work.
route-one.net/news/bus-infra…
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4 Dec 2024
So the £500m Bus Partnership Fund has indeed been cancelled, not "paused", as @transcotland claimed earlier this year.
But it has been replaced by a £10m 'Bus Infrastructure Fund'.
gov.scot/binaries/content/do…
Unclear whether new fund comes at expense of active travel investment.
4 Dec 2024
Our response to #ScottishBudget:
transform.scot/2024/12/04/dr…
“It’s deeply disappointing that no funds were found for reinstating the Bus Partnership Fund. Installing #BusPriority on the roads is a cheap & quick way to incentivise people to switch from cars to public transport."
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Colin Howden retweeted
3 Dec 2024
Wednesday's #ScotBudget needs to deliver for #SustainableTransport:
🚌 Reinstate investment in bus priority
🚶♀️ Invest in the healthiest modes of transport
🚃 Get rail electrification plans back on track
💷 Develop new revenue sources
Our priorities: transform.scot/2024/12/03/tr…
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Colin Howden retweeted
28 Nov 2024
Our response to today's #A96 announcement 👇
transform.scot/2024/11/28/pu…
Is full dualling the most effective way to reduce crashes & accidents?
“At £5,000 million, the cost of the full dualling is equal to 200 years of @scotgov's budget for all road safety interventions nationwide."
28 Nov 2024
Fiona Hyslop: “The Scottish Government currently favours fully dualling the A96 between Inverness and Aberdeen.
“The A96 corridor review evidence suggests that there may be a different approach to provide alternative solutions at a more cost effective, affordable budget.”
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27 Nov 2024
The @TransformScot #IdeasForInvestment report contains my article on how in Iceland action is being taken now to implement road pricing for EVs.
transform.scot/2024/11/27/fa…
It's now almost 4 years since @scotgov committed to road traffic reduction. We're long overdue for action.
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27 Nov 2024
I'd encourage you all to have a look at the new @TransformScot report. Lots of opportunity to put in place the investment needed to deliver sustainable transport in Scotland.
27 Nov 2024
NEW: How to generate funds for Scotland's transport.
Our #IdeasForInvestment reports highlights a suite of innovative financial instruments and tax reforms which would raise revenue and stimulate investment in sustainable transport.
transform.scot/2024/11/27/fa…
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Colin Howden retweeted
30 Oct 2024
"@UKLabour has decided to continue Tory policies which have literally driven people away from public transport and into private cars."
@TS_Director comments on today's #UKBudget and it's implications for transport 👇
transform.scot/2024/10/30/fa…
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Colin Howden retweeted
30 Oct 2024
It would appear that @UKLabour is only interested in 'working people' who drive & not those who use public transport.
Deeply disappointing to see UK Labour continue with Tory policies that have made driving cheaper compared to public transport.
30 Oct 2024
The government will protect working people and those in local communities by freezing fuel duty next year.
This is a tax cut worth £3bn and will save motorists almost £60 a year.
ALT Header: Fuel Duty frozen next year Subheader: This is a tax cut worth £3bn and will save motorists almost £60 a year - fixing the foundations to deliver change.
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30 May 2024
I'm very pleased to report that our @TransformScot account has been unlocked by X/Twitter.
Normal service of erratic and occasional posting will now be resumed from this account.
23 May 2024
We're experiencing some technical issues with Transform's profile @TransformScot.
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Whilst we work on fixing this, we will be publishing Transform content from this account.
#StayTunedForUpdates
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Colin Howden retweeted
24 May 2024
Plans to introduce workplace parking charges shelved by Edinburgh Council. Get ready for lots of promises and no money to fund them e.g. streetscape projects, bus lanes and tram development. news.stv.tv/east-central/pla…
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23 May 2024
We're experiencing some technical issues with Transform's profile @TransformScot.
transform.scot/2024/05/23/mi…
Whilst we work on fixing this, we will be publishing Transform content from this account.
#StayTunedForUpdates
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23 May 2024
Disappointing to see Edinburgh decide to drop plans for #WorkplaceParkingLevy.
@Edinburgh_CC has spent decades talking a good game about reducing car use -- yet continues to take precisely no action as a result.
So what exactly is the plan to cut car traffic by 30% by 2030?
23 May 2024
#Edinwebcast .. #WorkplaceParkingLevy
🙄Result:
further #WPL progress appears to be postponed indefinitely
Con amendt to scrap WPL defeated
SNP Green to continue WPL, defeated
Lab LibDem, which is effectively to postpone indefinitely, succeeds
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Colin Howden retweeted
18 Apr 2024
It is dishonest for @scotgov to blame Westminster for the failure to meet the #climate targets that itself set.
The Scottish Government needs to be judged on where it is spending its money, not on vapid policy commitments.
Our full comment at transform.scot/2024/04/18/cl…
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