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The Scottish Executive claims that the air Route Development Fund (RDF), which has subsidised around 35 direct air routes from Scotland since its inception in November 2002, a number of…
Dumping waste in a hole in the ground, or burning it, makes neither environmental nor economic sense. The traditional end-of-pipe attitude that prevails must be radically changed to view the…
This response is submitted jointly by Friends of the Earth Scotland and TRANSform Scotland, who welcome the opportunity to comment on the consultative draft outline Master Plan. However, we consider…
This submission to the Forth Estuary Transport Authority’s consultation regarding a new Forth crossing highlights the pitfalls of the proposal and offers alternatives to the problem of congestion on the…
Edinburgh Council is developing proposals to transform the city’s transport system, including the introduction of congestion charging. This campaign briefing explains why something needs to change. Say Yes to Less…
This joint briefing from Friends of the Earth Scotland & TRANSform Scotland indicates key arguments and points of information about the changes needed to our transport infrastructure. Executive debate on…
Friends of the Earth Scotland are very concerned about the environmental impact of air transport and in particular the threats posed if the Government is to adopt a ‘predict and…
A joint letter to Iain Gray MSP, Minister for Enterprise, Transport and Lifelong Learning, from Friends of the Earth Scotland, TRANSform Scotland, Airport Watch and Railfuture Scotland. Response to Air…
It is clear that there are still problems with the funding of public transport in Scotland that are yet to be answered. Local authorities appear reluctant to spend money on…