Although this is fairly massive news, the list of companies does seem, to me to be a bit suspicious.

At least three of those companies would benefit from pushing an political mandate style soloution (mandated public transport improvement/spending increases/restrictions on private transport) Lets not forget, that bus companies tend to be the first to support highly restrictive congestion charge type projects.

Three of the others (Arup, Forsters & Co & SSE) would benefit from large public infrasturcture projects (eg electrical grid improvements)

I'm all for companies pushing for a soloution to oil depletion, but remember that they're going to push for a soloution that benefits them and their shareholders first, and society second.

Ironically, as they no doubt have access to channels of influence that the public (& TOD) do not, they will be able to do a better job of raising awareness.

That said, I believe that TOD has done a good job in presenting evidence of a problem in a properly documented fashion, which will have no doubt helped us to get to where we are today.

Andy