Calendar of Training Events
Training
This part of the web site provides details of training events currently on offer within the field of traffic and transport planning. The range of events can be very varied including one or two day training courses, evening professional meetings, site visits or even a part time evening course stretching over 20 weeks. This site provides you the opportunity to search for appropriate training and development opportunities (click on the highlighted header to resort information by type, location, duration or price). You can also use the site to check details about the course provider.
The development of this website has been co-financed by Transport for London’s Project STAR which aims to provide a more coordinated approach to the development of staff in Streets and in the London Boroughs. Click here for further information
| Start Date | Event | Provider | Type | Duration |
| 25/11/2008 | S-Paramics Microsimulation Software Model Development | SIAS/Paramics | Course | 3 days |
| In common with all transportation modelling systems, training is necessary to get the best out of S-Paramics. The three day monthly Model Development public training courses ensure that our clients get up and running quickly with their
S-Paramics software. Course attendees gain email and web access to Paramics Microsimulation''s support service, which helps them rapidly achieve proficiency. The training courses are backed by an extensive audit and consultancy service, which enables organisations to make best use of their resources Star Competence: 10.1 Detailed Modelling |
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| 25/11/2008 | Going, Going..... Green!: Environmental Improvements for Existing Roads | Aston University | Course | 1 day |
| The aim of achieving maximum environmental benefits and reducing adverse impacts is well established for major roads projects and new highway schemes, but how can existing corridors be treated to make their contribution to environmental targets? This course provides delegates with a broad understanding of environmental policy at UK and EU levels and highlights ways that adverse impacts can be reduced and benefits achieved on local existing road corridors. The course includes a practical workshop. Star Competence: 1.1 Policy |
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| 26/11/2008 | Know Your Liability!: Highway Law for Road & Traffic Professionals | Aston University | Course | 1 day |
| This practical and informative course is aimed at roads and transportation professionals whose work is affected by highway law, civil litigation and liability issues. The course is lecture and workshop based, using ‘real’ case examples to provide delegates with practical guidance and training on how to reduce civil and criminal liabilities. Lecturers are practising transportation professionals and legal experts. Star Competence: 1.2 Legal |
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| 26/11/2008 | Highway Asset Management Decision Making: Learning to Think Like an Asset Manager | Aston University | Course | 1 day |
| Asset management assists organisations to understand and plan for the maintenance, operation and development of their assets. In an ideal world this is a simple task; desirable standard are identified, funding provided and the standards delivered. In reality asset management is difficult. It involves making choices between competing demands, usually with limited available funding.
Whilst some progress has been made in the preparation of initial asset management plans many have reached a hiatus when it comes to using the information they have produced to make better decisions. How does asset management help us to choose between investing in different assets? How should we choose between investing in maintenance and improvement? Isn’t this like choosing between and apple and an orange, or a fish and a bicycle?
Rather than pretend that there is a magical answer to these questions this course provides simple tools to illustrate some methods that can be used to aid analysis between competing demands Star Competence: 11.4 Highway Asset Management |
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| 26/11/2008 | UDL Workshop - Inclusive Design – your responsibility | Urban Design London | Workshop | part day |
| Please note: All sessions listed are FREE of cost for TfL staff.
We all know that inclusive places are successful places and that design plays a large part in making sure everyone can use a place with dignity, comfort and easy. This workshop, based on new learning material developed by UDL, is aimed at urban designers, planners and housing and highways officers. It will help you develop a set of questions you can use to assess and negotiate schemes you are involved to help you understand the principles and practicalities behind inclusive design.
To book onto this workshop, go to www.urbanevents.org.uk or email training@urbandesignlondon.com Star Competence: 5.1 Urban Design |
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| 27/11/2008 | Towards a Sustainable Transport System: Responsible Action on Climate Change | Aston University | Course | 1 day |
| The seemingly never ending increase in Transport Demand is putting considerable strain on the UKs infrastructure and economy, which is generally accepted as being unsustainable and potentially damaging to the Planet.
The UK Government has acknowledged this and published a Command Paper in October 2007 (Green Paper due for publication in mid 2008); “Towards a Sustainable Transport System”: this document describes how the Government is responding to findings and recommendations made in both the recent Eddington Transport Study and the Stern review, in order to improve transport’s contribution to economic growth and productivity – in a sustainable way! The paper sets out Transport Goals and associated plans for the Department for Transport to 2013-14.
This course sets the context for sustainability, guides delegates through the document and examines the underlying issues with consideration as to how the challenges might best be met. |
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| 27/11/2008 | Transport Evidence for Planning Inquiries: Consultants Perspective | Aston University | Course | 1 day |
| This course is aimed to provide a basic understanding of transport evidence preparation by transport consultants. This course is designed for both the public sector officers, transport consultants and engineers to cover both the policy objectives and technical evidence. Course aims to provide practical tips in preparing a proof of evidence for private or public sector. Course provides evidence detailed enough for legal or Counsel review. Course is also intended to provide style and approach to presenting evidence. |
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| 28/11/2008 | Shared Streets - An Award Winning Case Study, New Road Brighton | PTRC Education and Research Services | Seminar | 1 day |
| PTRC and Urban Initiatives were delighted to make the
2008 Award for Urban Transport Design to Brighton and
Hove City Council for New Road Brighton. Participants
in attending this technical visit and seminar will have the
opportunity to explore the reasons and background to
the scheme and gain a greater understanding of shared
surfaces/streets concepts.
To realise the Council’s objectives innovative design was
required to accommodate the differing needs of users
within a vitally important urban environment. For this reason
the Council sought a design team of the highest order to
work with local people in designing a world-class scheme.
Speakers from Gehl Architects and Martin Stockley
Associates, which advised on the scheme, will join
speakers from the City Council in setting out the process
and ideas, to transform a mundane street into the fourth
most popular place for people to spend time in the city. |
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| 28/11/2008 | Passenger Demand Forecasting Handbook (PDFH) Training Day | Institute for Transport Studies (ITS) | Course | 1 day |
| The aim of this one-day course is to explain the demand of forecasting principles underlying the Passenger Demand Forecasting Handbook (PDFH), which is widely used in the railway industry in Great Britain, and to provide a step-by-step guide to forecasting procedures contained within it. A wide range of worked examples will be covered and a workshop will tackle a series of practical demand forecasting problems using software to support the application of PDFH recommendation to real-world situations. The course is aimed at railway managers and consultants involved in rail demand forecasting. Star Competence: 10.1 Detailed Modelling |
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| 2/12/2008 | An Introduction to Highway Design, Engineering and Maintenance | PTRC Education and Research Services | Course | 2 days |
| The recent increase in funding for transport schemes has led to a greater need for practitioners from varied backgrounds to gain an appreciation and understanding of highway design and implementation. The principles of highway engineering apply not only to the construction of major new road schemes but also to smaller improvements such as carriageway widening, traffic calming, traffic management, cycle ways, residential road design and construction and maintenance schemes. This two-day course will consider the roles and responsibilities of highway authorities and guide participants through the highway design, implementation and maintenance processes of new or remodelled roads. Star Competence: 9.1 Road Design |
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| 2/12/2008 | NMU AUDITS COURSE | Aston University | Course | 2 days |
| This course is designed to inform and train transport professionals in the requirements, methods and procedures required for consideration of the needs of non-motorised users (NMUs) in all Highway Schemes. Government policy currently encourages consideration of the needs of NMUs and supports efforts to increase safety and accessibility by non-motorised modes. A new DMRB Standard HD42/05 sets out the requirements for conducting NMU Audits on schemes affecting trunk roads and motorways in England & Wales.
As well as providing valuable CPD for transportation professionals. Star Competence: 7.2 Pedestrians/Disabled |
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| 3/12/2008 | Improving, Promoting & Enabling Walking: Practical Guidance for Travel Planners & other Transport Professionals | Aston University | Course | 1 day |
| This course is aimed at local authority, voluntary sector and private sector professionals with an interest in and involvement with walking and public space, including those who manage the walking environment, transport planners, (including travel planners) and those involved in campaigning for or the promotion of sustainable travel.
The course would also be beneficial to health promotion specialists and professionals involved in crime reduction issues within the public realm. Star Competence: 7.2 Pedestrians/Disabled |
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| 9/12/2008 | Transport Assessments & Travel Plans - Smarter Ways to Achieve Integration | Aston University | Course | 1 day |
| The scope and content of Transport Assessments and Travel Plans are growing ever closer on a wide range of commercial, industrial and retail developments and, as the prospect of integrating residential transport assessments with residential and personal travel plans begin to look realistic, this course looks at the key elements of both TA’s and TP’s that can be exploited and developed to ensure compatibility, sustainability and choice whilst underpinning local objectives for smarter travel. Aimed at those responsible for developing and reviewing transport assessments and travel plans. Star Competence: 2.2 Travel Planning |
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| 9/12/2008 | Quality Streets & Public Places | Aston University | Course | 1 day |
| Following the publication of Manual for Streets, this informative and practical course shows transportation professionals how to determine and achieve quality in road design and traffic management, whilst capturing the aims and objectives of streets as places. Encompassing research and lessons from the past, the course blends theory with practical hands-on workshops and case studies. Star Competence: 9.1 Road Design |
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| 11/12/2008 | Special Education Transport | Aston University | Course | 1 day |
| Home to school transport for pupils with special needs now accounts for more than £0.5 billion a year in England alone. Transport for pupils with special needs is especially challenging for local education authorities – it is relatively expensive, costs are rising, there are growing health and safety concerns and it is rapidly changing.
This one day will focus on special education transport – covering what is required, the main challenges, good practice and what’s new. |
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| 11/12/2008 | Traffic Survey Techniques | PTRC Education and Research Services | Course | 1 day |
| Traffic data is an essential input to any traffic or road safety planning process. There are two broad categories of data collected - quantitative data and qualitative data. This course provides an introduction to both types of data collection as well as looking at statistical considerations and innovative methods of data collection. The use of automatic traffic counts is also featured.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, delegates will:
•have an understanding of the basic characteristics of traffic flow
•be aware of the issues involved in organising and collecting various types of traffic flow and parking data
•be capable of summarising and reporting on traffic data collected
•be acquainted with the use of a range of traffic survey equipment
•be aware of developments in traffic data collection
Star Competence: 4.2 Traffic surveys |
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| 11/12/2008 | UDL Masterclass - Writing design policies for your LDF | Urban Design London | Workshop | part day |
| Please note: All sessions listed are FREE of cost for TfL staff.
Most London Boroughs are planning to adopt their Core Strategies in 2010/11 and many are currently working on other parts of their LDFs too. But where should design policies sit? Can you just rely on national and regional policies? This session will look at the options and opportunities for new style design policies.
To book onto this masterclass, go to www.urbanevents.org.uk or email training@urbandesignlondon.com Star Competence: 5.1 Urban Design |
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| 15/1/2009 | How to get more durable surface courses | Institute of Highway Incorporated Engineers | Course | 1 day |
| This course updates delegates on the recent changes in SHW, the new European standards for asphalts, (BS ENs) and the new BS 594987.
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| 27/1/2009 | UDL Workshop - Building for life – how to use it | Urban Design London | Workshop | part day |
| Please note: All sessions listed are FREE of cost for TfL staff.
Building for Life (BfL) is a national quality assessment tool developed by CABE, English Partnerships, the House Builders Federation and the Civic Trust.It has recently been updated to assess planning applications, allowing you to consistently check the quality of housing schemes. The workshop will explain how BfL works and how you can use it. This session will be delivered by leading expert David Birkbeck from Design for Homes. David has been instrumental in the development and use of BfL since its conception.
To book onto this workshop, go to www.urbanevents.org.uk or email training@urbandesignlondon.com Star Competence: 5.1 Urban Design |
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| 27/1/2009 | Sustainable Pavement Maintenance - The Way Forward | PTRC Education and Research Services | Course | 1 day |
| Environmental and economic considerations
are the twin drivers for energy conservation
and re-use of highway construction materials
and suitable industrial by-products. Recycling
options bring considerable savings in Landfill
and Aggregate Taxes. The recent Stern
Report heightens concern for the future well
being of our planet, and the focus of the
Code of Practice for Highway Maintenance
Management on Safety, Serviceability and
Sustainability requires all involved to seek
optimum, economic and environmental
(reduced carbon footprint) solutions.
Course participants will gain:
l A comprehensive understanding
of various processes and stages of
deterioration of highway pavements
and options for repair and ongoing
maintenance.
l Knowledge and understanding of a wide
range of surface maintenance treatments,
including recycling, and their appropriate
and cost effective application.
l An awareness of options for reduction in
the carbon footprint of road construction
and repair methodologies. |
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| 28/1/2009 | School Transport Procurement | Aston University | Course | 1 day |
| Local authorities have a long standing duty to ensure value for money from passenger transport overall – including social services and education transport. The emphasis on achieving efficiencies following the Gershon report and the encouragement of e government have both raised the profile of procurement.
School transport in England alone accounts for more than £1 billion of expenditure by local education authorities. This practical day will look at procurement for home to school transport (mainstream and special needs) and explore issues including outsourcing, e procurement and tendering requirements.
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| 29/1/2009 | UDL Masterclass - What is shared space? | Urban Design London | Workshop | part day |
| Please note: All sessions listed are FREE of cost for TfL staff.
Do you know the difference between shared space and shared surfaces? How can eye contact between drivers and pedestrians work if one person is blind? This session will examine how the concept of blurring traditional definitions between carriageway, pavement, square and car-park can influence how places work.
To book onto this masterclass, go to www.urbanevents.org.uk or email training@urbandesignlondon.com Star Competence: 5.1 Urban Design |
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| 10/2/2009 | Road Safety Engineering Techniques | PTRC Education and Research Services | Course | 2 days |
| Road Safety Engineering is applying improvements in highway design layout, surfacing & traffic control to reduce the human and material cost of road accidents that each year kill or injure over 250,000 people in the Uk and waste an estimated £4billion. This course will deliver an appreciation of the factors influencing traffic accidents and road sfety and the latest good practice in data analysis, stategy formulation and enforcement. Star Competence: 7.6 Road Safety |
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| 23/2/2009 | Freight Transport Planning and Management | Institute for Transport Studies (ITS) | Course | 2 days |
| This course provides participants with a thorough understanding of the key issues in national and international freight transport policy, together with the factors affecting the logistics decisions of individual organisations. The principles are illustrated with up-to-date examples from the UK and internationally, and quantitative techniques that underpin the management tools for transport systems optimisation are demonstrated. Star Competence: 7.7 Freight |
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| 24/2/2009 | Monitoring Traffic Pollution | Institute for Transport Studies (ITS) | Course | 3 days |
| This course provides technical and practical knowledge of traffic, vehicle emissions, meteorology and air pollution monitoring techniques. Using case studies and analysis, participants develop a clear understanding of the issues and interactions of traffic activity, emission generation, management policies and air pollution. UK government and EU policies are outlined, alongside the concept of air quality management. The course reviews current technologies and includes a practical in the use of instruments, their maintenance & calibration and data ratification. It also provides an introduction to open-source software for effective data manipulation and analysis. Star Competence: 6.2 Environmental Assessment |
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| 24/2/2009 | Innovations in Integrated Transport & Land Use Planning | PTRC Education and Research Services | Seminar | 1 day |
| Integrated transport and land-use planning is once again at the heart of local authority activities. the first full accessibility strategies have been submitted and authorities, with their partners, must take them forward. But the government is also looking for quick wins.
Meanwhile with the growth agenda and the need to provide significant extra housing int he UK, development planning will be particularly important to build-in sustainable transport. This seminar will enable those involved in both transport and land-use planning achieve greater integration and learn from recent experiences. Star Competence: 2.1 Transport Planning |
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| 5/3/2009 | UDL Workshop - Design and Access Statements, how to write, read and use them | Urban Design London | Workshop | part day |
| Please note: All sessions listed are FREE of cost for TfL staff.
Across the country, over 150,000 planning applications per year now require design and access statements. Many authorities are struggling to know how best to use statements to assess applications, while applicants and architects can be flummoxed when writing them. In this workshop, you will hear about the possibilities statements can offer, and have a go at writing and reading some. The workshop will be delivered by Rob Cowan of the training provider Urban Design Skills (www.urbandesignskills.com), and Esther Kurland of UDL. Both Rob and Esther were involved in the development of policy around design and access statements, including the CABE guide. They have been successfully delivering this workshop for RIBA members during 2006/7.
To book onto this workshop, go to www.urbanevents.org.uk or email training@urbandesignlondon.com Star Competence: 5.1 Urban Design |
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| 6/3/2009 | UDL Masterclass - Designing for Late Night Use | Urban Design London | Workshop | part day |
| Please note: All sessions listed are FREE of cost for TfL staff.
Twenty four hour licensing and a smoking ban have changed how our streets and city centers are used. This session will explore how we can design for late-night uses; and how we need to design our environment to influence late-night behavior; can urban design contribute to a continental cafe-culture?
To book onto this masterclass, go to www.urbanevents.org.uk or email training@urbandesignlondon.com Star Competence: 5.1 Urban Design |
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| 10/3/2009 | Introduction to Transport Modelling | PTRC Education and Research Services | Course | 2 days |
| This popular two day course is designed to familiarise
transport engineers and planners with the basic
techniques currently used in traffic and transport
forecasting. In particular, it describes how the
application of techniques has evolved to meet new
requirements and levels of information introduced by
the changing emphasis on the evaluation of schemes,
measures, policies and packages. The course therefore
provides practical knowledge and experience of the
principles and techniques of transport modelling, as
well as key issues of understanding and interpreting the
output from transport models. |
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| 17/3/2009 | Design, Construction and Maintenance of Highway Drainage Systems | PTRC Education and Research Services | Course | 2 days |
| This two-day course aims to provide up-to-date information on current practice concerning design, construction and maintenance of highway drainage. Legislation, design, construction and maintenance standards, appropriate materials and innovative solutions will be covered, focusing on achieving effective and maintainable drainage systems. The course is presented by recognised experts in the field who have extensive experts in the field who have extensive experience in the road industry. Star Competence: 9.2 Drainage Design |
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