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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 👉 transform.scot/2026/04/21/h...

Transform Scotland

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Car ownership isn’t universal in Scotland. • 1 in 4 people have no access to a car • 66% in low-income households Yet parking policy often assumes universal car ownership. Our new report explores what that means for fairness in our streets.

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Transform Scotland

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21 Apr

The rise of bigger cars is an emerging problem. SUVs now make up over half of new car sales & they’re changing how streets look & feel. Bigger cars mean: • more space taken up at the kerb • reduced visibility • higher risks for people walking and cycling We look at what policy can do in response.

Transform Scotland

@transform.scot

21 Apr

Parking isn’t just a convenience issue. It’s a design tool for cities. Our report sets out practical steps: • enforcement of pavement parking ban • pricing linked to vehicle size/weight • using parking policy to rebalance street space Read more: transform.scot/wp-content/u...

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