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The increasing concerns over reducing road congestion and carbon emissions, and the desire to promote public health and fitness, are some of the factors why cycling is frequently encouraged as a sustainable mode of transport. This course investigates policy, technical and societal issues underpinning current cycling levels and explores proven methods of increasing cycling participation rates and take-up on the ground.
This course is designed to provide a solid introduction to cycling considerations and is suitable for professionals working in the fields of transport planning, transport policy, highway engineering, road safety, public health, or with managerial responsibility for these roles. It will also be of interest to people addressing cycling and transport issues within the third sector and academiaProgramme and Booking Form Full programme here.Please find further course/programme details and Course Fees Standard Fee: £365 + VAT CILT Member/ Local Authority/ Charity Fee: £345 + VAT Booking Click book now to book online with a card or return a completed booking form to the Events Team at info@ptrc-training.co.uk.
The increasing frequency of flooding and a growing awareness of the effects of climate change are drivers towards a greater recognition of the importance of effective surface water drainage systems.
This two day course aims to provide up-to-date information on current practice concerning design, construction and maintenance of highway drainage systems. Legislation with particular reference to the Flood & Water Management Act 2010 together with design and construction standards, appropriate materials and innovative solutions will be covered, focusing on achieving effective and maintainable drainage systems. Due emphasis is given to environmental aspects arising from climate change, the provision of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) and mitigation of flood risk. The course is presented by recognised experts in their field, who have extensive experience in the highways industry.Find out more information here... Course Fees
Standard Fee: £525 + VAT
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This one-day course will highlight common mistakes that can occur during the planning and design of bus interchanges and infrastructure. Exploring issues that may at first appear minor, but if not identified and addressed early can result in challenging and costly remedial work during the construction and post opening phases of the project. Many of these design issues occur because the designers or those approving the design may lack the specialist knowledge of bus interchange requirements, vehicle manoeuvrability and transport operations. Taught through practical examples and case studies, the course will provide an introduction to the topic, allowing potential issues to be recognised and removed at the design stage enabling costly and time consuming issues to be avoided.
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Retro-fitting high quality cycling infrastructure is a significant challenge for engineers. Restricted space, UK driving rules and culture and political support are key challenges. This course explores different approaches to making cycling feel convenient and safe in urban areas, illustrated by case studies of innovative cycle infrastructure design. We will help you to understand how to plan networks and interventions to suit different circumstances. We will show the best available methods for designing for cyclists at junctions, main roads and quieter streets.Programme and Booking Form Full programme form here.Course Fees Standard Fee: £365 + VAT CILT Member/ Local Authority/ Charity Fee: £345 + VAT Booking Click book now to book online with a card or return a completed booking form to the Events Team at info@ptrc-training.co.uk.
This one-day course provides an essential insight into the distinction between law and guidance and the risks that can arise from any departure. It will cover the main duties, statutory and discretionary powers and obligations placed on highway and traffic practitioners by UK highway and traffic legislation.Programme and Booking FormFull programme hereCourse Fees
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Programme and Booking Form Full programme here..Course Fees Standard Fee: £365 + VAT CILT Member/ Local Authority/ Charity Fee: £345 + VAT Booking Click book now to book online with a card or return a completed booking form to the Events Team at info@ptrc-training.co.uk.
This two-day course provides a practical guide to operations planning, improved scheduling, market forecasting and economic appraisal methods for the development of bus and tram services.The course includes a ’hands on’ exercise, using given data for an expected demand level, vehicle costs, round trip times, etc. to estimate total and unit costs of producing a bus service.The course is designed for planners and managers in the industry, national, regional and local government, and consultants who deal with short range public transport planning and operations.
No advanced knowledge in mathematical methods or computers is required, although a working knowledge of commonly-used spreadsheets (such as Excel) would be useful. It will also be of benefit to practicing public transport professionals or those engaged in the transport and planning industry.Day 1 - 8th June Day 2 - 10th June Course FeesFull programme here
The course is built around a mock inquiry for a major urban extension with its core purpose to develop the skills required in preparing and delivering robust and precise proofs of evidence. Delegates will also gain experience of the additional pressures imposed by speaking in public and dealing with cross-examination, and not forgetting the importance of making arguments clear and simple to understand so that all those present at the inquiry are on an ‘equal footing’.Programme and Booking FormFull programme hereCourse Fees
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This course is designed to introduce all aspects of project management to transportation practitioners and to provide fundamental knowledge to project mangement practice. It teaches people skills rather than a methodology such as PRINCE, Projects or Agile. You will understand the importance of human capability in project management to leverage processes and methodologies and in getting the best out of everyone involved in the project for a successful delivery including the project manager.
Pre-course questionnaires will be completed by participants and the course is tailored to reflect their requirements.Programme and Booking Form Full programme here.Course Fees Standard Fee: £365 + VAT CILT Member/ Local Authority/ Charity Fee: £345 + VAT Booking Click book now to book online with a card or return a completed booking form to the Events Team at info@ptrc-training.co.uk.
Taking into account the latest Government recommendations regarding social distancing and working from home regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, we have made the decision in conjunction with the trainers that this course will now be delivered via distance learning. The course will still have all the course work, workshops and interactivity as those delivered in the classroom, allowing for the same level of learning while taking into account the recommendations for these special circumstances. There will be a live trainer facilitating this course from 9:00 - 17:00 GMT.Many professionals lack confidence in their report-writing skills, and feel that their credibility suffers because their written reports are not a fair reflection of their expertise. Anyone involved in technical work will quickly discover the challenges presented when trying to communicate their ideas, information, proposals or recommendations to colleagues and clients. All too often, the impact of many hours of work can hinge on the ability to explain the results effectively to others.Programme and Booking FormFull programme here..
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This course focuses specifically on the successful elements needed to construct, deliver and monitor travel plans and will be helpful for those involved in operations, logistics, HR, property and planning as well as those employed in more conventional sustainable transport roles. Packed with helpful tips and case-studies this one-day course is a must for anyone wishing to develop and grow their skills in travel planning. This course has been developed for professionals involved in any aspect of travel planning wishing to develop their knowledge and competence, ranging from architects, planners, property and development management professionals through to those involved in travel promotion, behavioural change, community engagement, logistics, HR, and operational aspects. It will also be a useful refresh for those needing to update their core knowledge and skills.Programme and Booking Form Full programme here.Course Fees Standard Fee: £365 + VAT CILT Member/ Local Authority/ Charity Fee: £345 + VAT Booking Click book now to book online with a card or return a completed booking form to the Events Team at info@ptrc-training.co.uk.
Traffic Orders are an essential requirement for just about every enforceable restriction that applies to the highway, and will be required for the construction and operation of many transport infrastructure schemes.
This course provides delegates with an understanding of the formal stages involved in processing of permanent, temporary and experimental Traffic Orders together with associated notices that can be used to control the use of the highway.
Offering invaluable insight into the process for creating these legal documents, this course will review where traffic orders are best used and the limits of their powers. The format of the course includes group work and case studies covering the format, interpretation and use of the different traffic orders, and is delivered by a leading traffic order practitioner.Find out more information here...
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Efficient, safe and sustainable movement of freight within urban areas is essential to ensure towns and cities prosper and local businesses thrive. Freight is the lifeblood of our local economies and needs to be planned for and effectively managed, to balance the needs of industry with those of local communities, other road users and the environment.This new course provides the essential background to the nature of freight movement in urban areas using real-world case studies from around the globe.Programme and Booking Form Full programme here.Course Fees Standard Fee: £365 + VAT CILT Member/ Local Authority/ Charity Fee: £345 + VAT Booking Click book now to book online with a card or return a completed booking form to the Events Team at info@ptrc-training.co.uk.
This course provides an introduction to the modelling tools commonly used, providing delegates with an understanding of the applicability of different models to various situations, and equips practitioners with simple techniques for checking model outputs.
The course is designed for people with limited or no experience of transport modelling activities who are responsible for requesting or commissioning models, such as those working in the fields of strategic transport planning, strategic land use planning, development management and economic growth/regeneration. It is also suitable for those with managerial responsibility for modelling teams, who are looking for a broad overview of techniques and issues.Course FeesFull programme here
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This course sets out what responsible organisations must do to enable inclusive development. In addition, and possibly even more important, it demonstrates, through practical case studies, the difference between running public participation well and running it badly.
This course is aimed at junior and senior transport planners, transport managers and those working in associated professions who want to improve their skills in developing, managing and executing public participation exercises.
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Continuing cut-backs and restraint in funding of highway construction and maintenance has led to even greater need for practitioners to gain an appreciation and understanding of cost-effective highway design, specification and implementation.The principles of highway engineering apply not only to the construction of major new road schemes, but also to smaller improvements, deconstruction and on-going road maintenance. Design approaches are related to DMRB, also to the Manual for Streets. This two-day course will consider the roles and responsibilities of highway authorities and consultants.Additionally it will guide participants through highway design and construction of new or remodelled roads.Programme and Booking Form
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Any data-led transport project will require the use of statistical and other mathematical techniques at some stage, whether this be in determining the scale of a perceived problem, establishing how much data to collect, analysing data, dealing with problems in data sets, or when undertaking before and after monitoring. This one day course equips delegate with working knowledge of the statistical techniques that should be applied at different stages in projects to ensure that the evidence base underlying decisions is robust. Packed with hands on exercises, and supported by useful reference material, this one day course is a must for anyone wishing to increase their confidence in practical mathematics.