Transport Archives

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Scotland’s new MSPs should commit to free bus travel

22nd April 2021 By Gavin Thomson

Free bus travel is an idea which is spreading rapidly and growing in popularity. Election candidates should commit to making it happen in Scotland in the next Parliament.

The Climate Emergency Election

1st April 2021 By Richard Dixon

This election must be about creating a green, wellbeing economy and generating the green jobs we need to transition away from fossil fuels.

Tackling traffic can help take us where we need to go

16th February 2021 By Richard Dixon

Reducing traffic can make our towns more liveable and boost climate fight.

Electric cars recharging in Glasgow's Merchant City

Electric vehicles advance as part of the transport answer

24th November 2020 By Richard Dixon

End date of fossil fuelled cars is good news but our transport system much change in larger ways.

Scottish Government must now get down to work on Green Jobs

2nd September 2020

Looking at what’s in the Scottish Programme for Government.

Good green jobs at Alexander Dennis under threat

21st August 2020 By Ryan Morrison

Retaining, and expanding, these kinds of jobs are essential for Scotland’s economy and combating climate change.

How much is your Council spending on safer streets?

23rd July 2020 By Gavin Thomson

We reveal the disparity in what Councils are spending on creating space for safe social distancing.

Air pollution reductions from coronavirus have come at a huge social cost

6th April 2020 By Gavin Thomson

Any pollution falls may be temporary, unevenly distributed and there was no intention to even achieve this.

Transport habits headed for major change

3rd March 2020 By Richard Dixon

SNP-Greens Budget deal to provide free bus travel for under 19s could cut climate emissions & air pollution.