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This editorial decision is irresponsible and undermines the BBC’s integrity.

What can we do about it?

EXPLAINER: How did Scotland go from COP26 trailblazers to abandoning key climate change targets?
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Mairi McAllan talking about the importance of public transport in meeting climate targets just weeks after the Scottish Government imposed an almost 10 per cent hike on ScotRail fares.

Didn't we already have a Smart and Integrated Ticketing & Payments Delivery Strategy in 2018 launched by Humza Yousaf when he was Transport Minister? Though when I clicked to see News and Progress updates it said there were no updates.

The decision to abandon Scotland’s 2030 emissions target is disappointing – but unsurprising

While ambitious targets are commendable, they are meaningless unless matched with credible policy implementation

On transport policy alone, I can’t say I’m surprised.

There is a fundamental disconnection between policy aspiration and delivery on the ground in the responsible institutions.

The woefully outdated public transport system in Glasgow alone is just one example. Prove me wrong?

Sadly, Scotland has over-promised but under-delivered on climate change. Legislative aspirations, rightly in response to public pressure, have exceeded our capacity to deliver both financially and politically as the sheer scale of complex issues sunk in. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotla…

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Half of business owners on this #Toronto street estimated that more than 25% of their customers arrived by car. In fact, it was 4%. And the % for those who walked or cycled? 72%.

Retailers routinely overestimate the # of “car customers.” Via Carlton Reid
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This is ludicrous. Winchburgh is right on the line between Edinburgh and Glasgow. A station here would support the transit-oriented development the Scottish gov claims they want to achieve.

Meanwhile, car dependent low value suburban sprawl continues on the edge of our cities.

Tell SPTCorporate to take our Buses back into Public Control🚍

Complete the consultation by Mon 13 May:
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Join our Public Meetings:
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Boston moved their highway underground in 2003.

This is the result.

Perhaps developer contributions can be raised to fund a cap over the M8… 👀

Another successful Urban Studies London field trip comeplete.

With visits to Arup UK King's Cross, N1C Royal Borough of Greenwich We Made That and walking tours in Brixton, Hackney, Kings Cross and the West End, to understand London’s complex planning challenges.

The M8 ( Replace The M8 ) is a blight on the city but also an endless source of inspiration. Via Bobby Jewell

The Double Standard bar, at the Standard Hotel, Kings Cross.

Serving James Bond mid-century realness.