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Removing barriers with inclusive and robust evidence

About the National Centre for Accessible Transport (ncat)

The National Centre for Accessible Transport (ncat) provides high-quality, human-centred evidence and insights. This evidence will inform policy and strategy, and influence investment decisions by government, transport operators, and providers of mobility services. ncat’s work is fully rooted in the realities of the lived experiences of disabled people and stakeholders who inform and help prioritise our work.

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ncat works in partnership with disabled people, disability organisations, transport providers and policy makers to conduct research and co-develop solutions; ensuring the inclusion of disabled people in all decision making and collaborating widely with transport stakeholders; demonstrating good practice and impact to influence policy.

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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…
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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…
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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…

Making transport accessible

ncat is a specialist consortium, led by Coventry University alongside partner organisations Connected Places Catapult, Designability, Policy Connect, Research Institute for Disabled Consumers, and WSP UK.

ncat is being funded by the Motability Foundation, with the aim of providing the evidence base to close the transport accessibility gap.

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