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Eleven innovators secure further ncat funding to advance accessible transport solutions

Eleven innovators have secured a share of more than £1 million to develop and test solutions that remove barriers across…

Cathryn Thompson-Goodwin20 August 2026

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Accessible Transport Policy Commission Roundtable on accessibility education and training research and the Department for Transport’s Accessible Travel Charter

The latest meeting of the Accessible Transport Policy Commission (ATPC) brought together parliamentarians, policymakers, transport operators, standards organisations, Disabled People's…

Cathryn Thompson-Goodwin7 July 2026

A collage of photographs from the Accessible Transport Policy Commission's Disabled People's Legal Right to Transport roundtable at the House of Lords. The images show a diverse group of adults participating in a policy discussion, seated around meeting tables and in audience seating within a historic committee room. Participants are listening, speaking, taking notes and engaging in discussion. The event branding from ncat and Policy Connect is displayed above the photographs.

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Accessible Transport Policy Commission Roundtable Explores Disabled People’s Legal Right to Transport

The National Centre for Accessible Transport (ncat) and consortium partner Policy Connect brought together parliamentarians, policymakers, regulators, transport professionals, researchers…

Cathryn Thompson-Goodwin19 June 2026

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Breaking Down Barriers to Investment Economic Benefits of Accessible Transport Webinar held Wednesday 10 June 2026

Research project presenter: Abby Harris, Principal Consultant at WSP in the UK & Ireland, Expert panel: Alison Smith, Head of…

Cathryn Thompson-Goodwin11 June 2026

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Senior leaders and experts discuss accessible transport delivery in Scotland

On 24 April 2026, ncat convened an Accessible Transport Roundtable in Glasgow, Scotland, bringing together leaders and experts from across…

Madeleine Hughes30 April 2026

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Scaling Innovation programme welcomes 16 innovators to develop solutions for accessible transport

The National Centre for Accessible Transport (ncat) has announced 16 innovators selected for its 2026 Scaling Innovation programme, supporting the development of solutions to break…

Madeleine Hughes29 April 2026

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ncat convenes Northern Ireland roundtable to identify accessible transport evidence gaps

Last week the National Centre for Accessible Transport (ncat) hosted its first roundtable in Northern Ireland, bringing together transport leaders…

Madeleine Hughes28 April 2026

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World Public Transport Day highlights role of inclusive journeys as national evidence centre brings transport barriers and opportunities into focus

Insights from the National Centre for Accessible Transport brings together three years of research and lived experience to strengthen understanding of…

Madeleine Hughes15 April 2026

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New UK-wide Community of Practice aims to improve transport experiences for disabled people

From designating Blue Badge parking spaces to maintaining our streets and keeping pavements clear, local councils and regional authorities across the UK make thousands…

Madeleine Hughes13 April 2026

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Innovators visit to explore how to harness accessibility evidence in transport

On Monday 23 March 2026, the National Centre for Accessible Transport (ncat) brought together innovators, accessibility experts, and funders at…

Madeleine Hughes24 March 2026