Colin Howden

Director of sustainable transport alliance Transform Scotland
@TransformScot

[Transform Scotland @TransformScot]

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. 👇
https://t.co/uZmTOZyIDY

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.

[Transform Scotland @TransformScot]

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.

👉https://t.co/I1wPHEB3dI

[Colin Howden @TS_Director]

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?

[Colin Howden @TS_Director]

6 Questions for '26

https://t.co/lEKMvNGxQL

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?

[Colin Howden @TS_Director]

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.

https://t.co/BaKczFgSgi

[Transform Scotland @TransformScot]

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: https://t.co/PQ3VJIhlGM

Trains emit up to 90% less CO₂ than flights, provide more comfort, and contribute more to Scotland’s economy.

[Transform Scotland @TransformScot]

🚍 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 👇

https://t.co/2x8eUOBzaZ

🧵 Read on for key findings & what needs to change

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[Colin Howden @TS_Director]

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.

https://t.co/hXXTiJJtOA

[Colin Howden @TS_Director]

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'.

https://t.co/r1oxA2I0s5

Unclear whether new fund comes at expense of active travel investment.

[Transform Scotland @TransformScot]

Our response to #ScottishBudget:

https://t.co/vPIQecSYSV

“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."

[Transform Scotland @TransformScot]

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: https://t.co/DNUHV0YI7Y

[Transform Scotland @TransformScot]

Our response to today's #A96 announcement 👇

https://t.co/lAsLCXleUA

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."

[Colin Howden @TS_Director]

The @TransformScot #IdeasForInvestment report contains my article on how in Iceland action is being taken now to implement road pricing for EVs.

https://t.co/YLIdusPAXI

It's now almost 4 years since @scotgov committed to road traffic reduction. We're long overdue for action.

[Colin Howden @TS_Director]

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.

[Transform Scotland @TransformScot]

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.

https://t.co/4Gouw3NgKB

[Transform Scotland @TransformScot]

"@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 👇

https://t.co/fUzduWsiF3

[Transform Scotland @TransformScot]

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.

[Colin Howden @TS_Director]

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.

[Colin Howden @TS_Director]

We're experiencing some technical issues with Transform's profile @TransformScot.

https://t.co/43P4dL1deh

Whilst we work on fixing this, we will be publishing Transform content from this account.

#StayTunedForUpdates

[Stuart Hay @StreetWurrier]

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. https://t.co/gEXQXVfPfE

[Colin Howden @TS_Director]

@nigelbagshaw It's definitely 'no progress'. Endless rounds of pointless and self-serving consultations with zero action being taken as a result.

[Colin Howden @TS_Director]

@EdinburghBUG Not sure. But be careful, whatever you do.

[Colin Howden @TS_Director]

We're experiencing some technical issues with Transform's profile @TransformScot.

https://t.co/43P4dL1deh

Whilst we work on fixing this, we will be publishing Transform content from this account.

#StayTunedForUpdates