The initial report of STSG’s review of the collaborative transport economy is now published (collaboration_v1_1). The review reveals that a root and branch review is needed of Scoittish transport legislation, […]
There is still time to book for the seminar on 23 November from 3-5pm at Napier University, 10 Colinton Road in Edinburgh. Hear the latest review findings from Paul White, […]
The 2015 hands up survey of pupils in school classrooms shows some places doing better than others. Overall levels of active travel have not been rising as fast as is […]
With the publication of the Labour manifesto, the main political parties have all set out their stalls for the 5 May election. STSG had sent the think piece “STR58 – […]
In this paper for the Jimmy Reid Foundation Alf Baird explains how the financialisation of port infrastructure in Scotland has weakened the competitiveness of trade with Scotland. To maximise revenue […]
STSG has a new Committee and new Chair to strengthen its role as Scotland’s think tank on all transport matters. New Chair Paul White said: “As an active member of […]
By Geoff Mawdsley, Director, Reform Scotland In its report in October 2013, ‘Pay-as-you-drive: the road to a better future’, Reform Scotland proposed a new and better way of charging people […]
What sort of future will Scots vote for? The democracy of transport markets increasingly dominate the democracy of the ballet box for influence over the future, and the internet of […]
Lessons from Sweden from Prof Tom Rye, measuring the performance of public transport by Christain Schmidt, and the changing function of taxis in the economy by Moira Weir were three […]
All STSG members are encouraged to attend the first Cafe Logistique event on 2 February 2015. Cafes are places to gain knowledge and insights; sharing in discussion, with mutual respect […]
The STSG Round Table on better buses is being held at 12:30 on 27 November in the Doric Tavern, Market Street, Edinburgh. The event is being held adjacent to Edinburgh […]
Who and what really controls transport systems? This paper follows the money. Most transport investment defines success in terms of more travel not less. There might be much more investment […]