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Breaking Barriers for Accessible and Inclusive Journeys through eXtended Reality

Walking to the nearest bus stop, navigating a station, changing trains—for people with disabilities, traveling by public transport can feel like an obstacle course. As a result, they travel less and participate less in society. This must and can change.

At BridgeXR, we identify obstacles and remove them. We use eXtended Reality technology, Universal Design principles, and customized training programs to create accessible and inclusive journeys.

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Our Five Courses of Action

Icons representing the five courses of action of BridgeXR: understanding, designing, training, changing, and learning, each illustrated with distinct symbols

At BridgeXR, we have defined five courses of action to make traveling more accessible and inclusive. These focus on understanding barriers, designing better infrastructure and signage, training people with disabilities, changing the way governments and transport operators work, and learning by doing in practical pilots.

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Get to Know Our Partners

Our consortium is a diverse community of researchers, policymakers, transport providers, consultants, technology providers, and advocacy groups. In total, 35 public and private partners will participate in our project—working side by side to turn BridgeXR’s inclusive ideas into real-world impact.

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LATEST NEWS

  • BridgeXR Publishes Information Leaflet in English and Dutch

    BridgeXR has released a new information leaflet introducing the project’s goals and partners. The leaflet is available in both English and Dutch, in digital and printed formats. These leaflets are designed to give stakeholders and other interested parties a quick overview of what BridgeXR is…

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  • NWO Funds BridgeXR Project to Boost Inclusive and Accessible Mobility

    NWO, the Dutch Research Council, has awarded funding to six projects under its call Breaking down barriers to an inclusive living environment. Among them is BridgeXR, a project that uses eXtended Reality (XR) to make journeys more accessible and inclusive. The purpose of the NWO…

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