Public Transport Archives - National Centre for Accessible Transport

Accessability review of PTAL

Transport for All reviewed the PTAL system used in London and found it overlooks disabled users’ needs. They proposed a…

Cathryn Thompson-Goodwin17 June 2025

How can Visionary members help improve the experience of public transport for people with visual impairments?

The Motability Foundation funded Visionary to research improving public transport for people with visual impairments. Using lived experiences, interviews, and…

Cathryn Thompson-Goodwin17 June 2025

Public Mental Health and Transport: the challenges and possibilities

The Motability Foundation funded research into public transport challenges for people with mental health conditions. Led by individuals with lived…

Cathryn Thompson-Goodwin17 June 2025

The Barriers to Streetscape Access

This study investigates barriers to streetscape access for disabled people in the UK. It highlights the critical role of outdoor…

rbh_admin_2318 December 2024

Understanding and Identifying Barriers to Transport

This document talks about the barriers that disabled people face when using transport in the UK. We surveyed 1,195 disabled…

rbh_admin_2318 December 2024

Public Policy Statement: Transport

This policy statement covers: _ Policy and legislation _ Importance of transport for older people _ Bus services _ Community…

rbh_admin_2318 December 2024

Consultation Response: Improving Assisted Travel

We are pleased to respond to the Office of Rail and Road 'Improving Assisted Travel' consultation. Accessible transport is a…

rbh_admin_2318 December 2024

Response to the Transport Select Committee’s Inquiry Effectiveness of legislation relating to transport for disabled people

Passenger Focus welcomes the opportunity to present evidence to the Committee as we and our predecessor bodies have long been…

rbh_admin_2318 December 2024

Encouraging independent travel – Lessons from the development of travel training programmes in Great Britain

Travel training is a term that describes schemes that provide practical support to people to encourage independent use of public…

rbh_admin_2318 December 2024