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2008 News

Sep 01

NEWS RELEASE (jointly with FoE Scotland & Road Sense):
Aberdeen western bypass PLI condemned as a “charade” and “window-dressing”

Aug 13

NEWS RELEASE:
Scottish Government sustainable travel towns:
Welcome for funding announcement for traffic reduction initiative

Aug 07

COMMENT:
SG plans for Edinburgh-Inverness rail line. Letter published in The Herald, Thursday 7th August 2008 as 'Days of major road schemes are over'

Aug 04 SUBMISSION:
Transform Scotland has published its response to the Scottish Parliament's inquiry into 'Determining and delivering Scotland's energy future' - download a copy here (PDF 247 KB).
Jul 16 MEDIA:
Transform Scotland response to Treasury ditching fuel duty increase
Jul 14 MEDIA:
Transform Scotland welcome for Transport Scotland order for new electric trains
Jun 30 SUBMISSION:
Transform Scotland has published its response to Transport Scotland's consultation on integrated ticketing - download a copy here (PDF 202 KB).
Jun 23 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has - somewhat belatedly! - published its Annual Report 2007 - download a copy here (PDF 300KB).
May 15 MEDIA:
Transform Scotland welcomes signing of final contracts for Edinburgh trams
May 08 SUBMISSION:
Transform Scotland has published its response to the Scottish Government's consultation on the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth games - download a copy here (PDF 200 KB).
Apr 28

MEDIA:
Transform Scotland comes out in support of National Express East Coast's campaign to switch travellers from air to rail

Apr 28

MEDIA:
Transform Scotland has today (28/04/08) joined a coalition of the UK’s leading organisations working on all areas of public health and the environment to give government our expert views on active travel and health. See the news release (PDF 60 KB) and the report itself (PDF 1.4 MB).

Apr 25 SUBMISSION:
Transform Scotland has published its response to the Scottish Government's national discussion on food 'Choosing the Right Ingredients' - download a copy here (PDF 172 KB).
Apr 25 SUBMISSION:
Transform Scotland has published its response to the Scottish Government's consultation on the revised Scottish Road Safety Strategy - download a copy here (PDF 89 KB).
Apr 23 SUBMISSION:
Transform Scotland has published its response to the Scottish Government's consultation on a Scottish Climate Change Bill - download a copy here (PDF 715 KB).
Apr 15 SUBMISSION:
Transform Scotland has published its response to the Scottish Government's consultation on National Planning Framework 2 (NPF2) - download a copy here (PDF 149 KB).
Apr 03 NEWS RELEASE:
Franchise extension for First ScotRail
Mar 27 NEWS RELEASE (from Aviation Environment Federation):
Take the train not the plane and help the fight against climate change!
Influential Westminster MPs' group, rail industry and environment groups challenge business, Government, institutions and public to slash UK flights
Mar 17 SUBMISSION:
Transform Scotland has published its response to Henderson Global Investor's consultation on its 'St James Quarter' proposals - download a copy here (PDF 63 KB).
Mar 17 NEWS RELEASE:
Scottish Government sustainable travel towns announcement:
Welcome for funding announcement for traffic reduction initiative
Mar 12 BRIEFING:
Transform Scotland has published a briefing paper in advance of tomorrow morning's Lib Dem debate on the Waverley Route - download a copy here (PDF 88 KB).
Mar 12

NEWS RELEASE:
UK Budget:
Chancellor's collapse on fuel duty means this is no 'Green Budget'

Mar 12

MEDIA:
UK Budget: Transform Scotland has joined with other Scottish groups to urge Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling to stand firm in face of calls to put off increases in fuel duty.

Mar 04 BRIEFING:
Transform Scotland has published a briefing paper in advance of tomorrow afternoon's Ministerial Statement on the Borders Rail Link - download a copy here (PDF 177 KB).
Feb 29 MEDIA:
Professor Steve Stradling, Chair of the Transform Scotland Trust, writes in Holyrood Transport Quarterly about how transport cannot be tackled by supply-side measures - download a copy here (PDF 221 KB).
Feb 21 BRIEFING:
Transform Scotland has published a briefing paper in advance of this afternoon's Parliamentary debate on Central Scotland Rail Improvements - download a copy here (PDF 200 KB).
Jan 07 A New Year message from Transform Scotland
 
2007 News
Nov 30

NEWS RELEASE:
New chair for Transform Scotland Trust as Transform Scotland marks its tenth birthday

Nov 21

NEWS RELEASE:
'The Railways Means Business':
Trains more productive and more reliable for business travellers than taking the plane


See also Virgin Trains' news release

PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has published the new report 'The Railways Mean Business' - which analyses the key benefits that rail provides to business travellers over air travel, and where service improvements could make rail even more competitive - download a copy here (PDF 688 KB).

Nov 15

NEWS RELEASE (jointly with FoE Scotland, Sustrans Scotland & WWF Scotland):
BILL TO REMOVE BRIDGE TOLLS "IGNORES ALL THE EVIDENCE"

Nov 14

NEWS RELEASE:
Scottish Budget announcement:
Concern at climate change implications of transport spending plans

Nov 07 PRESS COMMENT:
Transform Scotland has responded to the Parliament's Transport Committee decision to back the removal of bridge tolls.
Oct 23 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has published a briefing paper which sets out the case for the Edinburgh tram scheme in advance of CEC's decision on the Final Business Case - download a copy here (PDF 108 KB).
Sep 27

NEWS RELEASE:
Edinburgh Airport Rail Link announcement:
Welcome for ditching of EARL project

Sep 18 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has published the evidence paper it presented today (18/09/07), jointly with Scottish Environment LINK, to the Scottish Parliament's Transport, Infrastructure and Climate Change Committee in response to the Scottish Government's 'Abolition of Bridge Tolls Bill' - download a copy here (PDF 224 KB).
Aug 28 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has published the briefing paper it presented today to the Scottish Parliament's Transport, Infrastructure and Climate Change Committee- download a copy here (PDF 264 KB).
Jul 13

NEWS RELEASE:
Scottish rail plans:
Welcome for focus on inter-city routes

Jun 27 NEWS RELEASE:
Transport debate:
Welcome for Scottish Executive support for Edinburgh tram scheme
Jun 26 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has published a briefing paper in advance of tomorrow's Executive Debate on Transport (concerning the Edinburgh tram & Edinburgh Airport Rail Link projects) - download a copy here (PDF 124 KB).
Jun 21 NEWS RELEASE:
Climate Change Bill:
Welcome for Bill - but concern over transport policy
Jun 20 NEWS RELEASE:
Edinburgh transport projects review:
Welcome for Audit Scotland support for tram project
Jun 18

NEWS RELEASE:
Edinburgh trams:
New report demonstrates demand for tram scheme

PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has published 'Trams for Edinburgh's Waterfront' - the report of its survey into attitudes to the tram project of staff and students at Edinburgh's Telford College and Scottish Gas's HQ at Edinburgh Waterfront - download a copy here (PDF 360KB).

May 31

NEWS RELEASE:
Bridge tolls debate:
Abolition of bridge tolls means new public subsidy for car commuting

PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has published a briefing paper in advance of today's Executive Debate on Abolition of Bridge Tolls in the Scottish Parliament - download a copy here (PDF 136 KB).

May 23 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has published a briefing paper which sets out the case for the Edinburgh tram scheme & the widespread support that the scheme has across Scotland - download a copy here (PDF 128 KB).
May 23 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has published a parliamentary briefing paper on proposals for the removal of Bridge Tolls from the Forth and Tay Road Bridges - download a copy here (PDF 136 KB).
May 11 NEWS RELEASE:
GREENS' DEAL WITH SNP:
No progress on sustainable transport
May 09 NEWS RELEASE:
NO TRAMS, NO DEAL:
Edinburgh trams critical to Green deal with SNP
May 01 PUBLICATION:
Spring 2007 Update newsletter - Transform Scotland's recent activities
PDF (204 KB)
May 01 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has published the briefing paper Air travel, which describes the current levels of subsidy that the aviation industry receives, and the action that we need to see happen to reduce emissions from the air transport sector - download a copy here (PDF 252 KB).
Apr 30

NEWS RELEASE:
IT'S SCOTLAND'S OIL (DEPLETION):
Peak Oil and transport

PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has published the briefing paper Peak Oil and transport, which sets out the challenge we will have to face in adapting to a post-oil Scotland - download a copy here (PDF 152 KB).

Apr 30

NEWS RELEASE:
HOLYROOD'S INCONVENIENT TRUTH:
A guide to the Scottish elections 2007


PUBLICATION:

Transform Scotland has published Holyrood's Inconvenient Truth, an animation which highlights the link between transport and climate change – a connection which appears to have escaped the attention of most politicians in the current Holyrood election campaign.

Apr 18 NEWS RELEASE:
SCOTLAND'S RAILWAYS:
Campaign group sets out priorities for action for the incoming Scottish Executive


PUBLICATION:

Transform Scotland has published the briefing paper Scotland's rail system, which provides a brief overview of Scotland's railways and sets out some priorities for action for the incoming Scottish Executive - download a copy here (PDF 308 KB).
Apr 12 NEWS RELEASE:
SNP MANIFESTO:
Transform Scotland response
Apr 10 NEWS RELEASE:
SCOTTISH LABOUR MANIFESTO:
Transform Scotland response
Apr 02 NEWS RELEASE:
SCOTTISH TORY PARTY MANIFESTO:
An environmental liability
Mar 30 NEWS RELEASE:
REOPENING THE EDINBURGH SOUTH SUBURBAN RAILWAY
Call for the Scottish Executive to take action
Mar 30 NEWS RELEASE:
Bridge Tolls
Mar 27 NEWS RELEASE:
Comment on Borders Rail Announcement:
Welcome for go-ahead of works to reinstate Waverley Railway line
Mar 22 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has published the briefing paper Toll Collect, which looks at the German road pricing scheme for road freight - download a copy here (PDF 72 KB).
Mar 16 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has published its response to TACTRANS's Regional Transport Strategy consultation draft - download a copy here (PDF 144 KB).
Mar 16 NEWS RELEASE:
Comment on Edinburgh tram funding announcement:
Welcome for Ministerial go-ahead for trams
Mar 01

NEWS RELEASE:
Comment on Network Rail 'Route Utilisation Strategy':
Welcome for focus on improving Scottish inter-urban rail network

Feb 27

NEWS RELEASE:
STRATHCLYDE TRANSPORT PLANS FALL WELL SHORT OF THE MARK

PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has published its response to SPT's Regional Transport Strategy consultation draft - download a copy here (PDF 176 KB).

Feb 26 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has published the briefing paper Smarter Choices, which sets out ways to change travel behaviour - download a copy here (PDF 92 KB).
Feb 26 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has published the briefing paper Less Traffic, which sets out why we need road traffic reduction - download a copy here (PDF 125 KB).
Feb 14 NEWS RELEASE:
Forth Road Bridge:
Still no evidence of need for second crossing
Feb 13 PUBLICATION [ForthRight Alliance]:
The ForthRight Alliance (of which Transform Scotland is a member) has published the briefing 'The case against a Second Forth Road Crossing' - download a copy here (PDF 110 KB).
Feb 09 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has objected to the Road Orders for the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route - download a copy of our objection (PDF 359 KB).
Feb 08

NEWS RELEASE:
WELCOME FOR DEFEAT OF SNP BRIDGE TOLLS MOTION

PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has published the parliamentary briefing sent to all MSPs in advance of today's SNP debate on bridge tolls - download a copy here (PDF 180 KB).

Feb 07 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has published its response to NESTRANS's Regional Transport Strategy consultation draft - download a copy here (PDF 208 KB).
Feb 01

NEWS RELEASE:
IPCC's Damning Conclusion on Climate Change: Will Scottish political parties now take action?

PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has published a briefing on the IPCC report - download a copy here (PDF 321 KB).

Jan 31 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has published its response to HITRANS's Regional Transport Strategy consultation draft - download a copy here (PDF 172 KB).
Jan 31

EVENT:
Mike Harrison Benefit Ceilidh

Tickets now available for Mike Harrison Benefit Ceilidh at Edinburgh City Chambers on Saturday 3rd March from 7.30pm to midnight. All profits to the Mike Harrison Support Fund. Prize draw tickets on sale at Ceilidh. Great prizes. Draw to be made by Mark Lazarowicz MP.

Tickets £15 each, to include a hot buffet and live music. Please send cheque, payable to 'Mike Harrison Support Fund', and stamped self-addressed envelope to: Anne Carter, 47 Hay Drive, Edinburgh, EH16 4AG. Further information from <mailto:annecarter2004@yahoo.co.uk> or <mailto:hilary.maxfield@ukonline.co.uk>.

Jan 26 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has published its Annual Report 2006 - download a copy here (PDF 268 KB).

Jan 26

PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has published its response to Shetland Transport Partnership's 'Shetland Transport Strategy' (Regional Transport Strategy) consultation draft - download a copy here (PDF 339 KB).

 

 


2006 News
Dec 21 NEWS RELEASE:
WELCOME FOR COUNCIL 'YES' VOTE ON EDINBURGH TRAMS
SNP branded as "anti-public transport and anti-Edinburgh"
Dec 21 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has published the briefing sent to all City of Edinburgh Council councillors in advance of today's Full Council vote on introducing trams to Edinburgh - download a copy here (PDF 320 KB).
Dec 20

NEWS RELEASE:
Forth Road Bridge: Cabinet meeting

Dec 15 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has published its response to Public Petition PE977 on the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route - download a copy here (PDF 357 KB).
Dec 11 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has published its revised Strategic Plan, as agreed by our Board of Directors on 05/12/06 - download a copy here (PDF 120 KB).
Dec 05 NEWS RELEASE:
National Transport Strategy:
Support for road pricing and railways investment welcomed
Dec 05 NEWS RELEASE:
Paul Tetlaw takes over as Chairman
Dec 01 NEWS RELEASE:
Comment on Eddington Review:
Support for road pricing welcomed - now time for government to take action
Nov 16 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has published its response to SPT's Regional Transport Strategy 'strategic options' report - download a copy here (PDF 300 KB).
Oct 26 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has published the parliamentary briefing sent to all MSPs in advance of today's SGP debate on road transport and climate change - download a copy here (PDF 180 KB).
Oct 15 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland have published the discussion paper Are High-Speed Railways Good for the Environment? - download a copy here (PDF 456 KB).
Oct 07

EVENT:
Transform Scotland Annual General Meeting
The speaker is Willie Gallagher, Executive Chairman, tie limited.

Saturday 14th October, 1.30pm - 4.30pm (registration from 1.00pm), Leith.

The meeting is open to Member groups & Supporters - please contact us to register.

Sept 29

NEWS RELEASE:
A9 dualling campaign: Tories branded "liars and hypocrites"

Sept 12 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has published (an edited version of) the presentation that David Spaven gave to our seminar on high-speed rail held on 06/09/06: the html version is available online.
Aug 30 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has submitted its written response to Bruce Crawford MSP's draft Bill to remove road tolls on the Forth and Tay Road Bridges - download a copy here (PDF 323 KB).
Aug 28 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has submitted written evidence to the Scottish Parliament's Procedures Committee in response to the Scottish Executive's Transport and Works (Scotland) Bill - download a copy here (PDF 291 KB).
Aug 23 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has submitted written evidence to the Scottish Parliament's Local Government and Transport Committee in response to the Scottish Executive's Transport and Works (Scotland) Bill - download a copy here (PDF 291 KB).
Aug 18

EVENT:
Transform Scotland seminar: Are High-Speed Railways good for the environment?
The speaker is David Spaven, Chair, Transform Scotland.

Wednesday 6th September, 5.45pm for 6pm start (finish 7.30pm), Edinburgh.

The event is free but ticketed - please contact us for details.

Aug 17 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has submitted its consultation response on the Scottish Executive's reopened Tolled Bridges Review - download a copy here (PDF 198 KB).
Aug 08

PUBLICATION:
Summer 2006 Update newsletter - an update on Transform Scotland's recent activities
PDF (180 KB)

Aug 07 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has submitted its response to the UK Department for Transport's proposals for the New Cross Country Franchise - download a copy of our response (PDF 304 KB).

NEWS RELEASE:
New Cross Country Franchise - Protest at dropping of Scotland-Manchester rail services
Aug 02 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has submitted written evidence to the Scottish Parliament in response to the proposal for an Airdrie-Bathgate Rail Link - download a copy here (PDF 293 KB).
July 13

PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has today published Sustainable Transport - Or Business as Usual? - its response to the Scottish Executive's consultation on its National Transport Strategy - download a copy here (PDF 248 KB).

July 11 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has submitted its response to Glasgow City Council's consultation on its draft Environment Strategy & Action Plan 2006-2010 - download a copy here (PDF 327 KB).
July 04 NEWS RELEASE:
Ditching of M80 Kelvin Valley motorway welcomed
Jun 30

PUBLICATIONS:
Transform Scotland has published its responses to three Lothians planning consultations:

Jun 14 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has published its response to Public Petition PE921 - download a copy here (PDF 300 KB).
Jun 06 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has published the parliamentary briefing sent to all MSPs in advance of today's Executive debate on climate change - download a copy here (PDF 292 KB).
May 19 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has submitted its response to the Scottish Executive's consultation on ‘Proposals for a new approach to delivering public transport infrastructure developments’ - download a copy here (PDF 292 KB).
May 18 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has published a briefing paper on the Scottish Executive's National Transport Strategy consultation document - download a copy here (PDF 304 KB).
May 15 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has submitted written evidence to the Scottish Parliament in response to the proposal for an Edinburgh Airport Rail Link - download a copy here (PDF 291 KB).
May 10 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has objected to Transport Scotland's proposals for the M8 Baillieston-Newhouse motorway project - download a copy of our objection (PDF 40 KB).

NEWS RELEASE:
M8 road plans - Objection lodged due to Transport Scotland failures to control traffic
May 08 NEWS RELEASE:
Scottish Executive challenged on record on climate change -
'Facing the Flood' conference to set out action needed to tackle emissions from transport
Apr 26 PUBLICATION:
Spring 2006 Update newsletter - an update on Transform Scotland's recent activities
PDF (164KB)
Apr 20

NEWS RELEASE:
Transform Scotland has issued its initial response to the National Transport Strategy consultation launched today (20/04/06) saying that "Scottish Executive fails to take action to tackle climate change"

Apr 14 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has submitted its response to Glasgow City Council's consultation on its new City Plan - 'City Plan 2' - download a copy here (PDF 337KB).
Apr 11 LATEST NEWS:
Petition launched in the Scottish Parliament today (11/04/06) against the proposed Aberdeen western bypass. Transform Scotland is encouraging people to add your name to the petition.

For more information see <www.stopthebypass.com>

Mar 30 NEWS RELEASE:
Transform Scotland has issued its response to the Scottish Executive's new Scottish Climate Change Programme.
Mar 30 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has published the parliamentary briefing sent to all MSPs in advance of today's debate on bridge tolls - download a copy here (PDF 296KB).
Mar 29 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has published the parliamentary briefing sent to all MSPs in advance of today's debate on the Edinburgh Tram Line 1 debate - download a copy here (PDF 297KB).
Mar 24 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has published (24/03/06), jointly with Friends of the Earth Scotland, their response to BAA plc's proposals for doubling the size of Aberdeen Airport - download a copy here (PDF 311 KB).
NEWS RELEASE:
Transport and environmental groups slam expansion aims
Mar 22 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has published the parliamentary briefing sent to all MSPs in advance of today's debate on the Edinburgh Tram Line 2 debate - download a copy here (PDF 292 KB).
Mar 20 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has submitted its response to the Scottish Executive's proposals for a Public Transport Users' Committee - download a copy here (PDF 302 KB).
Mar 14 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has submitted written evidence to the Scottish Parliament in response to SPT's proposal for a Glasgow Airport Rail Link - download a copy here (PDF 325 KB).
NEWS RELEASE:
Glasgow Airport Rail Link proposals welcomed - with some reservations
Mar 06 PUBLICATION:
Transform Scotland has submitted written evidence to the Scottish Parliament in response to the Scottish Executive's Planning Bill - download a copy here (PDF 283 KB).
Mar 01 NEWS RELEASE:
Forth Road Bridge charges: Scottish Executive failure to support road pricing further undermines commitment to sustainable transport
Mar 01

NEWS RELEASE:
Edinburgh trams: Welcome for Parliament tram report

Feb 28 NEWS RELEASE [ForthRight Alliance]:
PARLIAMENTARY PETITION CALLS FOR HALT TO FORTH BRIDGE PLANS
Feb 25 LATEST NEWS:
Transform Scotland has submitted its response to The City of Edinburgh Council's consultation on its new Local Transport Strategy - download a copy here (PDF 96 KB).
Jan 30 NEWS RELEASE [The Waverley Route Trust]:
CALL FOR SCHEME REVISION TO SAVE BORDERS RAIL PROJECT
Jan 19 NEWS RELEASE:
Comment on Edinburgh trams decision: Wrong scheme ditched - decision should be taken to scrap Edinburgh Airport Rail Link instead
Jan 12 LATEST NEWS:
Transform Scotland has submitted its response to Eddington Study into transport and the economy - download a copy here (PDF 316 KB).
Jan 9

NEWS RELEASE:
Launch of Transport Scotland / Airport rail link parliamentary bills: New transport agency welcomed - but Edinburgh Airport Rail Link proposal should be scrapped

Older material can be found in the News Archive

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