Research and policy: transport

In this section you can find out key information and statistics on sight loss. You can also read RNIB research on transport, and find links to transport research from other organisations.

RNIB research

• Key information and statistics on sight loss
  Facts and figures about sight loss in the UK, including the main causes of blindness in adults, the cost of sight loss to the economy and statistical predictions for the future.
• Travel transport and mobility of people who are blind and partially sighted in the UK
  This research aimed to gain a clear understanding of the opinions and circumstances of registered blind and partially sighted people in relation to travel, transport and mobility.

Other useful research

• Getting out and about - Age UK
  A policy report based on two research projects commissioned by Age UK, which show the importance of buses and concessionary travel to older people.
• Experiences of disabled rail passengers - Passenger Focus
  This report is an analysis of the views of 6730 passengers with a range of disabilities who have travelled by rail over the past three years.
• Experiences of disabled bus passengers - Passenger Focus
  This research presentation is an analysis of the views of passengers with a range of disabilities who have travelled by bus.

For further information on transport, email transport@rnib.org.uk

For further information on research, visit our Knowledge and research hub or email research@rnib.org.uk